Beatrice, Alabama
Encyclopedia
Beatrice is a town in Monroe County
, Alabama
, United States
. At the 2010 census the population was 301, down from the 2000 census where it was 412.
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 1.4 square miles (3.6 km²), all of it land.
of 2000, there were 412 people, 158 households, and 106 families residing in the town. The population density
was 304.8 people per square mile (117.8/km2). There were 203 housing units at an average density of 150.2 per square mile (58.1/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 26.94% White
, 72.57% Black
or African American
, 0.24% Native American
and 0.24% Pacific Islander
. 0.49% of the population were Hispanic
or Latino
of any race.
There were 158 households out of which 32.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 36.1% were married couples
living together, 25.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.3% were non-families. 29.7% of all households were made up of individuals and 18.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.61 and the average family size was 3.17.
In the town the population was spread out with 28.9% under the age of 18, 9.7% from 18 to 24, 20.6% from 25 to 44, 21.4% from 45 to 64, and 19.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 89.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 84.3 males.
The median income for a household in the town was $15,833, and the median income for a family was $15,625. Males had a median income of $30,417 versus $15,469 for females. The per capita income
for the town was $8,661. About 39.6% of families and 44.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 54.5% of those under age 18 and 29.2% of those age 65 or over.
Monroe County, Alabama
Monroe County is a county of the U.S. state of Alabama. Its name is in honor of James Monroe, fifth President of the United States. As of 2010, the population was 23,068. Its county seat is Monroeville. It is a dry county, in which the sale of alcoholic beverages is restricted or...
, Alabama
Alabama
Alabama is a state located in the southeastern region of the United States. It is bordered by Tennessee to the north, Georgia to the east, Florida and the Gulf of Mexico to the south, and Mississippi to the west. Alabama ranks 30th in total land area and ranks second in the size of its inland...
, United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
. At the 2010 census the population was 301, down from the 2000 census where it was 412.
Geography
Beatrice is located at 31°43′59"N 87°12′24"W (31.733178, -87.206773).According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 1.4 square miles (3.6 km²), all of it land.
Demographics
As of the censusCensus
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of 2000, there were 412 people, 158 households, and 106 families residing in the town. The population density
Population density
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was 304.8 people per square mile (117.8/km2). There were 203 housing units at an average density of 150.2 per square mile (58.1/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 26.94% White
Race (United States Census)
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, 72.57% Black
Race (United States Census)
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or African American
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.24% Native American
Race (United States Census)
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and 0.24% Pacific Islander
Race (United States Census)
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. 0.49% of the population were Hispanic
Race (United States Census)
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or Latino
Race (United States Census)
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of any race.
There were 158 households out of which 32.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 36.1% were married couples
Marriage
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living together, 25.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.3% were non-families. 29.7% of all households were made up of individuals and 18.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.61 and the average family size was 3.17.
In the town the population was spread out with 28.9% under the age of 18, 9.7% from 18 to 24, 20.6% from 25 to 44, 21.4% from 45 to 64, and 19.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 89.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 84.3 males.
The median income for a household in the town was $15,833, and the median income for a family was $15,625. Males had a median income of $30,417 versus $15,469 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
Per capita income or income per person is a measure of mean income within an economic aggregate, such as a country or city. It is calculated by taking a measure of all sources of income in the aggregate and dividing it by the total population...
for the town was $8,661. About 39.6% of families and 44.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 54.5% of those under age 18 and 29.2% of those age 65 or over.
Local Industry
Beatrice is home to Monroe Sausage, a locally owned smoked pork sausage product. The town holds an annual sausage festival to celebrate the industry. It also has a thriving timber industry and rejuvenated downtown area that includes several antique and gift shops, a cafe, and a bed and breakfast.External links
- Official website (hosted at tripod.com with popup ad)
- Coastal Gateway Regional Economic Development Alliance