Mentone, Alabama

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Mentone is a town in DeKalb County, Alabama, United States. At the 2000 census the population was 451.

[edit] Geography

Mentone is located at 34°34′20″N, 85°34′49″W (34.572360, -85.580283)^GR1.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 12.2 km² (4.7 mi²). 12.2 km² (4.7 mi²) of it is land and 0.21% is water.

Elevation: 1708 feet

[edit] Demographics

As of the census^GR2 of 2000, there were 451 people, 201 households, and 127 families residing in the town. The population density was 37.0/km² (95.8/mi²). There were 350 housing units at an average density of 28.7/km² (74.3/mi²). The racial makeup of the town was 95.34% White, 1.11% Black or African American, 0.67% Native American, and 2.88% from two or more races. 0.22% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 201 households out of which 25.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.3% were married couples living together, 7.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 36.8% were non-families. 33.8% of all households were made up of individuals and 16.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.23 and the average family size was 2.87.

In the town the population was spread out with 23.1% under the age of 18, 7.1% from 18 to 24, 21.3% from 25 to 44, 27.9% from 45 to 64, and 20.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 44 years. For every 100 females there were 90.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 86.6 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $24,625, and the median income for a family was $28,750. Males had a median income of $27,411 versus $17,656 for females. The per capita income for the town was $13,561. About 13.5% of families and 12.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 10.0% of those under age 18 and 14.0% of those age 65 or over.

Mentone is home to many private summer camps, including but not limited to Camp Desoto for girls, Camp Laney for boys, Alpine Camp for boys, and Camp Skyline. During the summer, the population more than doubles. During the winter it is famous for being the only place one can ski in Alabama.