Chatom, Alabama

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Chatom, Alabama
Town
Town of Chatom
Washington County Courthouse.jpg
The Washington County Courthouse
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Flag
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Washington County Alabama Incorporated and Unincorporated areas Chatom Highlighted 0114008.svg
Location of Chatom in Washington County, Alabama.
Coordinates: 31°27′41″N88°14′52″W / 31.46139°N 88.24778°W / 31.46139; -88.24778
Country United States of America
State Alabama
County Washington
Area
[1]
 • Total10.72 sq mi (27.77 km2)
 • Land10.72 sq mi (27.77 km2)
 • Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
210 ft (64 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total1,104
 • Density102.97/sq mi (39.75/km2)
Time zone UTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
36518
Area code 251
FIPS code 01-14008
GNIS feature ID0115982
Website http://www.chatom.org/

Chatom is a town in Washington County, Alabama, United States. It incorporated in 1949. [2] Chatom is the county seat of Washington County, holding the distinction since 1907. [3] The town's population was 1,288 At the 2010 census, up from 1,193 in 2000.

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Geography

Chatom is located at 31°27′42″N88°14′53″W / 31.461656°N 88.248051°W / 31.461656; -88.248051 . [4] According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 10.9 square miles (28 km2), all land.

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
1950 609—
1960 99363.1%
1970 1,0596.6%
1980 1,1225.9%
1990 1,094−2.5%
2000 1,1939.0%
2010 1,2888.0%
2020 1,104−14.3%
U.S. Decennial Census [5]
2013 Estimate [6]

2000 census

At the 2000 census there were 1,193 people, 449 households, and 308 families living in the town. The population density was 109.7 inhabitants per square mile (42.4/km2). There were 523 housing units at an average density of 48.1 per square mile (18.6/km2). The ethnic makeup of the town was 67.23% White, 32.10% Black or African American, 0.42% Native American, 0.08% from other races, and 0.17% from two or more races. 0.50% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. [7] Of the 449 households 38.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.6% were married couples living together, 18.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.4% were non-families. 28.7% of households were one person and 15.4% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.48 and the average family size was 3.10.

The age distribution was 27.9% under the age of 18, 9.1% from 18 to 24, 23.9% from 25 to 44, 19.3% from 45 to 64, and 19.9% 65 or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females, there were 83.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 73.4 males.

The median household income was $31,319 and the median family income was $41,563. Males had a median income of $36,518 versus $19,750 for females. The per capita income for the town was $16,650. About 17.3% of families and 23.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 34.4% of those under age 18 and 20.9% of those age 65 or over.

2010 census

At the 2010 census there were 1,288 people, 458 households, and 326 families living in the town. The population density was 118.2 inhabitants per square mile (45.6/km2). There were 521 housing units at an average density of 47.8 per square mile (18.5/km2). The ethnic makeup of the town was 68.2% White, 31.1% Black or African American, 0% Native American, 0.3% from other races, and 0.4% from two or more races. 0.6% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. [8] Of the 458 households 33.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.9% were married couples living together, 20.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.8% were non-families. 26.2% of households were one person and 11.8% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.49 and the average family size was 3.02.

The age distribution was 26.3% under the age of 18, 7.6% from 18 to 24, 23.9% from 25 to 44, 24.4% from 45 to 64, and 17.8% 65 or older. The median age was 38.8 years. For every 100 females, there were 90.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 95.7 males.

The median household income was $23,250 and the median family income was $27,375. Males had a median income of $47,500 versus $28,235 for females. The per capita income for the town was $13,431. About 28.3% of families and 35.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 56.3% of those under age 18 and 6.1% of those age 65 or over.

2020 census

Chatom Racial Composition [9]
RaceNum.Perc.
White 71564.76%
Black or African American 31428.44%
Native American 80.72%
Asian 10.09%
Pacific Islander 10.09%
Other/Mixed 464.17%
Hispanic or Latino 191.72%

As of the 2020 United States Census, there were 1,104 people, 398 households, and 249 families residing in the town.

Climate

The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Chatom has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps. [10]

Climate data for Chatom, Alabama
MonthJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecYear
Mean daily maximum °C (°F)16
(60)		18
(65)		22
(72)		26
(79)		30
(86)		33
(91)		34
(93)		33
(92)		31
(88)		27
(80)		21
(70)		17
(62)		26
(78)
Mean daily minimum °C (°F)2
(36)		3
(38)		7
(44)		11
(52)		16
(60)		19
(66)		21
(69)		20
(68)		18
(64)		11
(52)		6
(43)		3
(37)		11
(52)
Average precipitation mm (inches)140
(5.5)		140
(5.5)		160
(6.2)		120
(4.9)		130
(5)		120
(4.9)		160
(6.3)		120
(4.8)		120
(4.6)		84
(3.3)		110
(4.3)		150
(5.8)		1,550
(61.1)
Source: Weatherbase [11]

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References

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  2. ↑ "Chatom".
  3. ↑ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Archived from the original on May 31, 2011. Retrieved June 7, 2011.
  4. ↑ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
  5. ↑ "U.S. Decennial Census". Census.gov. Retrieved June 6, 2013.
  6. ↑ "Annual Estimates of the Resident Population: April 1, 2010 to July 1, 2013" . Retrieved June 3, 2014.
  7. ↑ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  8. ↑ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved August 14, 2015.
  9. ↑ "Explore Census Data". data.census.gov. Retrieved December 8, 2021.
  10. ↑ Climate Summary for Chatom, Alabama
  11. ↑ "Weatherbase.com". Weatherbase. 2013. Retrieved on November 7, 2013.
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