Clayhatchee, Alabama
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Clayhatchee is a town located in Dale County, Alabama. As of the 2000 census, the population of the town is 501.
Geography
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Location of Clayhatchee, Alabama
Clayhatchee is located at 31°14'16" North, 85°42'46" West (31.237743, -85.712679)Template:GR.
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 7.0 km² (2.7 mi²). 7.0 km² (2.7 mi²) of it is land and none of it is covered by water.
Demographics
As of the censusTemplate:GR of 2000, there are 501 people, 222 households, and 152 families residing in the town. The population density is 71.1/km² (183.9/mi²). There are 267 housing units at an average density of 37.9/km² (98.0/mi²). The racial makeup of the town is 92.42% White, 4.19% Black or African American, 0.60% Native American, 0.80% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.20% from other races, and 1.80% from two or more races. 1.80% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 222 households out of which 23.0% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.4% are married couples living together, 11.7% have a female householder with no husband present, and 31.1% are non-families. 29.7% of all households are made up of individuals and 12.6% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.26 and the average family size is 2.75.
In the town the population is spread out with 21.0% under the age of 18, 8.4% from 18 to 24, 24.2% from 25 to 44, 29.7% from 45 to 64, and 16.8% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 42 years. For every 100 females there are 98.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 101.0 males.
The median income for a household in the town is $30,156, and the median income for a family is $34,821. Males have a median income of $26,354 versus $21,250 for females. The per capita income for the town is $17,959. 20.0% of the population and 15.6% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 31.2% of those under the age of 18 and 10.9% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.