Bullock County, Alabama
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Bullock County, Alabama is a county of the U.S. state of Alabama. Its name is in honor of Colonel Edward C. Bullock of Barbour County. As of 2000 the population was 11,714. In 1867, Union Springs was chosen as the county seat.
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[edit] History
Bullock County was established on December 5, 1866. The boundaries were changed in February 1867.
[edit] Geography
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 1,621 km² (626 mi²). 1,619 km² (625 mi²) of it is land and 3 km² (1 mi²) of it (0.17%) is water. The county is in the southeastern section of the state, in the prairie region. Bullock County encompasses 625 square miles. The Chunnennuggee Ridge runs through the center of the county.
[edit] Major Highways
U.S. Highway 29
U.S. Highway 82
State Route 51- [State Route 110 (Alabama)|State Route 110]]
[edit] Adjacent Counties
- Macon County (north)
- Russell County (northeast)
- Barbour County (southeast)
- Pike County (southwest)
- Montgomery County (west)
[edit] Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there were 11,714 people, 3,986 households, and 2,730 families residing in the county. The population density was 7/km² (19/mi²). There were 4,727 housing units at an average density of 3/km² (8/mi²). The racial makeup of the county was 25.25% White, 73.11% Black or African American, 0.38% Native American, 0.18% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.37% from other races, and 0.70% from two or more races. 2.75% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There were 3,986 households out of which 33.50% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 35.50% were married couples living together, 28.20% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.50% were non-families. 28.90% of all households were made up of individuals and 12.30% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.56 and the average family size was 3.13.
In the county the population was spread out with 26.10% under the age of 18, 10.30% from 18 to 24, 29.30% from 25 to 44, 21.20% from 45 to 64, and 13.20% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females there were 110.20 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 113.40 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $20,605, and the median income for a family was $23,990. Males had a median income of $22,560 versus $19,069 for females. The per capita income for the county was $10,163. About 29.80% of families and 33.50% of the population were below the poverty line, including 44.70% of those under age 18 and 29.10% of those age 65 or over.
[edit] Incorporated cities and towns
[edit] Unincorporated communities
[edit] References
- Owen, Thomas McAdory. History of Alabama and Dictionary of Alabama Biography. Chicago: S.J. Clarke Publishing Co., 1921.
[edit] External links
- Barbour / Bullock County Drug Task Force Webpage
- Alabama State Archives
- Markers from Alabama State Archives
