Higdon, Alabama
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Higdon is an unincorporated community in Jackson County, Alabama, United States. At the 2000 census the population was 1,214.
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[edit] Geography
Higdon is located on top of Sand Mountain.
Higdon's coordinates are 34.83 N. Lat. 85.61 W. Long.
Higdon covers a land area of 10.205 square miles and a water area of 0 square miles.
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[edit] Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,214 people. The population density was 119 persons per square mile. The racial makeup of the town was 97.1% White, 0.6% Black and 2.3% from two or more races. 0.0% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.
In Higdon the population was spread out with 30.7% under the age of 18 and 8.5% who were 64 years of age or older. Marriage status: 15.1% never married, 71.9% now married, 3.8% widowed, and 9.2% divorced.
The per capita income for Higdon was $13,257. About 10.3% of the population were below the poverty line.
[edit] Education
Higdon is home to North Sand Mountain School, which is part of the Jackson County School System.
[edit] References
Garoogian, David ed. (2003). Profiles of America: Facts, Figures & Statistics for Every Populated Place in the United States. Second edition. Volume 1. Millerton, NY: Grey House Publishing. ISBN 1-59237-013-6
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