Hurtsboro, Alabama
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Hurtsboro is a town located in Russell County, Alabama. As of the 2000 census, the population of the town is 592.
Geography
Hurtsboro is located at 32°14'24" North, 85°24'55" West (32.240102, -85.415377)Template:GR.
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 2.7 km² (1.0 mi²). 2.7 km² (1.0 mi²) of it is land and none of it is covered by water.
Demographics
As of the censusTemplate:GR of 2000, there are 592 people, 283 households, and 161 families residing in the town. The population density is 221.9/km² (573.7/mi²). There are 342 housing units at an average density of 128.2/km² (331.5/mi²). The racial makeup of the town is 29.39% White, 70.27% Black or African American, 0.00% Native American, 0.00% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.00% from other races, and 0.34% from two or more races. 0.17% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 283 households out of which 25.1% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 31.1% are married couples living together, 23.3% have a female householder with no husband present, and 43.1% are non-families. 41.7% of all households are made up of individuals and 18.7% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.09 and the average family size is 2.86.
In the town the population is spread out with 24.2% under the age of 18, 7.1% from 18 to 24, 25.7% from 25 to 44, 22.8% from 45 to 64, and 20.3% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 40 years. For every 100 females there are 93.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 82.5 males.
The median income for a household in the town is $16,691, and the median income for a family is $25,000. Males have a median income of $26,979 versus $19,821 for females. The per capita income for the town is $16,908. 32.8% of the population and 28.4% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 46.3% of those under the age of 18 and 28.5% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.