Geneva, Alabama

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Geneva
City
Alabama-Geneva County Courthouse.jpg
The Geneva County Courthouse in Geneva
Seal of Geneva, Alabama.png
Seal
Motto: 
"Where the Rivers Meet" [1]
Geneva County Alabama Incorporated and Unincorporated areas Geneva Highlighted 0129464.svg
Location of Geneva in Geneva County, Alabama.
Coordinates: 31°2′17″N85°52′36″W / 31.03806°N 85.87667°W / 31.03806; -85.87667
Country United States
State Alabama
County Geneva
Government
 • MayorAaron Byrd
Area
[2]
 • Total16.07 sq mi (41.62 km2)
 • Land15.88 sq mi (41.13 km2)
 • Water0.19 sq mi (0.49 km2)
Elevation
95 ft (29 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total4,245
 • Density267.28/sq mi (103.20/km2)
Time zone UTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
36340
Area code 334
FIPS code 01-29464
GNIS feature ID0118889
Website https://www.genevaal.gov/

Geneva is a city in and the county seat of Geneva County, Alabama, United States. [3] It was incorporated in 1875. [4] It is part of the Dothan, Alabama Metropolitan Statistical Area. Since 1940, it has been the largest city of Geneva County, and had a population of 4,292 as of the 2020 census. [5]

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History

In late December 1862, the stern-wheel steamship Bloomer was in port on the Choctawhatchee River in Geneva. She was captured by a group of Union troops from the 91st New York Volunteers led by Lieutenant James H. Stewart. The Bloomer was then taken to Pensacola, Florida.

On March 10, 2009, in the Alabama towns of Kinston, Samson and Geneva, Michael McLendon went on a shooting rampage, killing ten people and wounding six more before committing suicide. [6]

Geography

Geneva is located south of the center of Geneva County at 31°2′17″N85°52′36″W / 31.03806°N 85.87667°W / 31.03806; -85.87667 (31.038181, -85.876677), [7] at the confluence of the Pea River with the Choctawhatchee River. Alabama State Route 52 passes through the city north of downtown, leading northeast 11 miles (18 km) to Hartford and northwest 12 miles (19 km) to Samson. Dothan is 34 miles (55 km) to the northeast via Route 52. Alabama State Route 27 passes through the center of Geneva, leading north 22 miles (35 km) to Enterprise and southwest 5 miles (8 km) to the Florida border.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 16.1 square miles (41.6 km2), of which 15.9 square miles (41.1 km2) is land and 0.2 square miles (0.5 km2), or 1.17%, is water. [5] The Choctawhatchee River forms the eastern border of the city, flowing south to Choctawhatchee Bay in Florida, which enters the Gulf of Mexico at Destin.

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
1870 126—
1890 637—
1900 1,03262.0%
1910 969−6.1%
1920 1,58163.2%
1930 1,5930.8%
1940 2,80376.0%
1950 3,57927.7%
1960 3,8407.3%
1970 4,39814.5%
1980 4,86610.6%
1990 4,681−3.8%
2000 4,388−6.3%
2010 4,4521.5%
2020 4,245−4.6%
U.S. Decennial Census [8]
2013 Estimate [9]

2000 census

At the 2000 census there were 4,388 people, 1,801 households, and 1,197 families living in the city. The population density was 295.1 inhabitants per square mile (113.9/km2). There were 2,097 housing units at an average density of 141.0 per square mile (54.4/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 84.12% White, 14.18% Black or African American, 0.32% Native American, 0.05% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.46% from other races, and 0.87% from two or more races. 1.09% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. [10] Of the 1,801 households 29.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.7% were married couples living together, 14.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.5% were non-families. 31.4% of households were one person and 15.2% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.35 and the average family size was 2.94.

The age distribution was 24.0% under the age of 18, 8.0% from 18 to 24, 24.3% from 25 to 44, 25.0% from 45 to 64, and 18.6% 65 or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 89.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 82.3 males.

2010 census

At the 2010 census there were 4,452 people, 1,826 households, and 1,204 families living in the city. The population density was 294.8 inhabitants per square mile (113.8/km2). There were 2,090 housing units at an average density of 141 per square mile (54/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 83.2% White, 14.0% Black or African American, 0.4% Native American, 0.4% Asian, 0.0% Pacific Islander, 0.5% from other races, and 1.5% from two or more races. 1.8% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. [11] Of the 1,826 households 23.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.2% were married couples living together, 15.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 34.1% were non-families. 31.5% of households were one person and 15.5% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.36 and the average family size was 2.94.

The age distribution was 21.4% under the age of 18, 8.0% from 18 to 24, 22.1% from 25 to 44, 28.1% from 45 to 64, and 20.3 who were 65 or older. The median age was 43.6 years. For every 100 females, there were 90.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.1 males.

2020 census

Geneva racial composition [12]
RaceNum.Perc.
White (non-Hispanic)3,24876.51%
Black or African American (non-Hispanic)60014.13%
Native American 320.75%
Asian 340.8%
Other/Mixed 2175.11%
Hispanic or Latino 1142.69%

As of the 2020 United States census, there were 4,245 people, 1,800 households, and 1,007 families residing in the city.

Landscape

Constitution Oak, a live oak at the river junction in Geneva. It is believed to be among the largest and oldest live oaks in the state. Constitution Oak in Geneva, Alabama.jpg
Constitution Oak, a live oak at the river junction in Geneva. It is believed to be among the largest and oldest live oaks in the state.

Geneva is settled on the junction of the Choctawhatchee River and Pea River. The Choctawhatchee River runs all the way to the Choctawhatchee Bay at Freeport, Florida, which flows into the Gulf of Mexico. Because of this, Geneva was a busy trading center for steam-powered riverboats in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

Culture

Every year in April, Geneva holds a River Festival, which brings in hundreds of people from all over the country to the small town. The River Festival is held on the junction of the two rivers, at Robert Fowler Park, and has many competitive events, such as a 5 miles (8 km) road race, greasy pole climb, canoe race, and tug-of-war.

Media

Education

Geneva has the James A. Mulkey Elementary School, Geneva Middle School, and Geneva High School located within its city limits.

Notable people

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, Geneva has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps. [13] The hottest temperature recorded in Geneva was 103 °F (39.4 °C) on July 15, 1980, and July 22, 2015, while the coldest temperature recorded was 2 °F (−16.7 °C) on January 21, 1985. [14]

Climate data for Geneva, Alabama, 1991–2020 normals, extremes 1976–present
MonthJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecYear
Record high °F (°C)82
(28)		84
(29)		89
(32)		94
(34)		98
(37)		102
(39)		103
(39)		101
(38)		101
(38)		98
(37)		88
(31)		84
(29)		103
(39)
Mean maximum °F (°C)76.0
(24.4)		78.2
(25.7)		83.2
(28.4)		87.1
(30.6)		92.7
(33.7)		95.4
(35.2)		96.5
(35.8)		95.9
(35.5)		94.0
(34.4)		88.8
(31.6)		82.5
(28.1)		77.6
(25.3)		97.6
(36.4)
Mean daily maximum °F (°C)61.8
(16.6)		65.9
(18.8)		73.2
(22.9)		79.2
(26.2)		86.6
(30.3)		90.7
(32.6)		92.3
(33.5)		91.5
(33.1)		88.4
(31.3)		80.8
(27.1)		71.0
(21.7)		64.1
(17.8)		78.8
(26.0)
Daily mean °F (°C)48.3
(9.1)		52.2
(11.2)		58.6
(14.8)		64.6
(18.1)		72.6
(22.6)		78.6
(25.9)		80.7
(27.1)		80.1
(26.7)		76.2
(24.6)		66.5
(19.2)		56.3
(13.5)		50.6
(10.3)		65.4
(18.6)
Mean daily minimum °F (°C)34.8
(1.6)		38.5
(3.6)		44.0
(6.7)		50.0
(10.0)		58.6
(14.8)		66.5
(19.2)		69.0
(20.6)		68.7
(20.4)		64.0
(17.8)		52.2
(11.2)		41.7
(5.4)		37.1
(2.8)		52.1
(11.2)
Mean minimum °F (°C)20.4
(−6.4)		23.2
(−4.9)		28.2
(−2.1)		36.1
(2.3)		46.0
(7.8)		59.5
(15.3)		65.3
(18.5)		62.9
(17.2)		52.8
(11.6)		37.0
(2.8)		26.8
(−2.9)		23.4
(−4.8)		18.4
(−7.6)
Record low °F (°C)2
(−17)		11
(−12)		18
(−8)		30
(−1)		40
(4)		44
(7)		58
(14)		56
(13)		43
(6)		28
(−2)		18
(−8)		7
(−14)		2
(−17)
Average precipitation inches (mm)5.37
(136)		5.76
(146)		5.63
(143)		5.05
(128)		3.33
(85)		6.26
(159)		6.34
(161)		5.43
(138)		5.14
(131)		3.57
(91)		4.78
(121)		5.60
(142)		62.26
(1,581)
Average snowfall inches (cm)0.0
(0.0)		0.1
(0.25)		0.0
(0.0)		0.0
(0.0)		0.0
(0.0)		0.0
(0.0)		0.0
(0.0)		0.0
(0.0)		0.0
(0.0)		0.0
(0.0)		0.0
(0.0)		0.0
(0.0)		0.1
(0.25)
Average precipitation days (≥ 0.01 in)9.29.08.27.67.511.614.312.78.16.07.09.2110.4
Average snowy days (≥ 0.1 in)0.00.10.00.00.00.00.00.00.00.00.00.00.1
Source 1: NOAA [15]
Source 2: National Weather Service [14]

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  2. ↑ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved October 29, 2021.
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  14. 1 2 "NOAA Online Weather Data – NWS Tallahassee". National Weather Service. Retrieved November 2, 2022.
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