Higdon is an unincorporated community in Jackson County, Alabama, United States. At the 2000 census the population was 1,214.
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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 (26.43 km2) and a water area of 0 square miles (0 km2).
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.
Higdon is home to North Sand Mountain School, which is part of the Jackson County School System.
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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