Oak Hill, Alabama Explained

Official Name:Oak Hill, Alabama
Settlement Type:Town
Pushpin Map:Alabama
Subdivision Name:United States
Subdivision Name2:Wilcox
Unit Pref:Imperial
Area Footnotes:[1]
Area Total Km2:1.45
Area Land Km2:1.45
Area Water Km2:0.00
Area Total Sq Mi:0.56
Area Land Sq Mi:0.56
Area Water Sq Mi:0.00
Population Total:14
Population Density Km2:9.65
Population Density Sq Mi:25.00
Utc Offset:-6
Timezone Dst:CDT
Utc Offset Dst:-5
Elevation Ft:397
Coordinates:31.9211°N -87.0828°W
Postal Code:36766
Blank Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank Info:152749
Blank1 Info:01-55848

Oak Hill is a town in Wilcox County, Alabama, United States. According to the 1940 U.S. Census, it incorporated in 1938. Per the 2020 census, the population was 14.[2] It is the smallest incorporated town in Alabama as of 2020, succeeding McMullen. The smallest unincorporated census-designated place in the state is also located in Wilcox County, that of Catherine, which had 22 residents as of 2010. With a median household income of $9,286 (compared to $44,758 for the state), Oak Hill is the poorest community in Alabama.[3]

Geography

Oak Hill is located at 31.9253°N -87.0828°W (31.925246, -87.082645).[4]

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 0.6sqmi, all land.

Demographics

2020 census

Oak Hill town, Alabama – Racial and ethnic composition
!Race / Ethnicity (NH = Non-Hispanic)!Pop 2010[5] !Pop 2020[6] !% 2010!% 2020
White alone (NH)8730.77%50.00%
Black or African American alone (NH)18669.23%42.86%
Native American or Alaska Native alone (NH)000.00%0.00%
Asian alone (NH)000.00%0.00%
Pacific Islander alone (NH)000.00%0.00%
Some Other Race alone (NH)010.00%7.14%
Mixed Race/Multi-Racial (NH)000.00%0.00%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)000.00%0.00%
Total2614100.00%100.00%

2000 Census

As of the census[7] of 2000, there were 37 people, 10 households, and 9 families residing in the town. The population density was 66sp=usNaNsp=us. There were 19 housing units at an average density of 33.9/mi2. The racial makeup of the town was 64.86% Black or African American and 35.14% White.

Out of ten households, 40.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 70.0% were married couples living together, and 10.0% were non-families. No households were made up of individuals, and none had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.70 and the average family size was 3.78.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 27.0% under the age of 18, 10.8% from 18 to 24, 27.0% from 25 to 44, 32.4% from 45 to 64, and 2.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 30 years. For every 100 females, there were 85.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 125.0 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $31,250, and the median income for a family was $31,250. Males had a median income of $33,750 versus $0 for females. The per capita income for the town was $7,659. There were no families and none of the population living below the poverty line, including no under eighteens and none of those over 64.

Notable person

References

  1. Web site: 2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files. United States Census Bureau. October 29, 2021.
  2. Web site: Oak Hill town, Alabama. United States Census Bureau. April 15, 2022.
  3. News: Alabama's 50 poorest communities. December 20, 2017. AL.com. December 20, 2017.
  4. Web site: US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990. United States Census Bureau. April 23, 2011. February 12, 2011.
  5. Web site: P2 HISPANIC OR LATINO, AND NOT HISPANIC OR LATINO BY RACE – 2010: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) – Oak Hill town, Alabama. United States Census Bureau.
  6. Web site: P2 HISPANIC OR LATINO, AND NOT HISPANIC OR LATINO BY RACE – 2020: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) – Oak Hill town, Alabama. United States Census Bureau.
  7. Web site: U.S. Census website . . January 31, 2008 .