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Autaugaville, Alabama

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Alabama Central Railroad built a branch through town in 1911. At least one of several lumber mills operated periodically until the 1930s. In 1936, an Alabama Forestry Commission nursery opened near town. Crystal Lake Manufacturing Company makes brooms, mops, and handles in Autaugaville but closed at the end of 2020. Many Autaugaville residents are employed in the automotive parts industry.
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Autaugaville, the 2nd Beat of Autauga County was first tabulated in the 1870 census, though it first reported a population in 1850. In 1890, it became the 3rd Precinct (Autauga County) and continued to report to 1950. In 1960, Autaugaville precinct was changed to census division as part of a general
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Additional businesses opened during this period, including a cloth factory, a buggy and wagon factory, and a gristmill, making it a thriving manufacturing center. The downtown area was seriously damaged by a fire in 1853, but quickly rebuilt. The town's first and only newspaper, the Autauga Citizen,
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The median income for a household in the town was $ 22,563, and the median income for a family was $ 35,417. Males had a median income of $ 29,688 versus $ 19,821 for females. The per capita income for the town was $ 12,586. 27.1% of the population and 27.4% of families were below the poverty line.
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The Civil War and Reconstruction resulted in the closing of the town's factories, including the cotton factory, which saw its shipments seized by the U.S. government. The war and its aftermath essentially ended Autaugaville's status as a manufacturing center. The town incorporated in 1907, and the
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reorganization of counties. After 1850, the other censuses that reported racial demographics for precincts and divisions (1860–70; 1930–40; 1960–2010) reported a Black majority in each instance.
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relocated here to escape the floods and diseases to which that town was prone. By 1851, the town had a population of 351 and claimed four stores, two churches, and two schools.
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William Thompson, the first settler in what is now Autaugaville arrived around 1820 and built a gristmill and sawmill on Swift Creek, about three miles upriver from the
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As of the census of 2000,the population density was 106.1 inhabitants per square mile (41.0/km). The racial makeup of the town was 65.98%
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As of the census of 2010, the population density was 114.2 inhabitants per square mile (44.1/km). The racial makeup of the town was 66.8%
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Autaugaville first appeared on the census as an incorporated town in 1910. See Autaugaville Precinct below.
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31.2% of those under the age of 18 and 23.2% of those 65 and older were living below the poverty line.
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of any race. The average household size was 2.59 and the average family size was 3.18.
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of any race. The average household size was 2.49 and the average family size was 3.00.
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The town is located in the central part of the state along
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also began publication in 1853, existing until 1873.
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Location of Autaugaville in Autauga County, Alabama.
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It is part of the 1548:Map of Alabama highlighting Autauga County 1477: 1463: 1455: 1186:"US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990" 854: 444: 432:for prekindergarten to grade 12 students. 20: 1129:guitarist, harmonica player, and vocalist 1399:from the original on September 12, 2015. 664: 53:in Autaugaville, which is listed on the 1155: 296: 275: 251: 217: 196: 188: 159: 146: 138: 108: 73: 61: 41: 36: 1371:from the original on January 24, 2005. 1225:from the original on January 27, 2017. 874: 464: 1324: 1322: 1290:from the original on August 10, 2010. 285: 263: 234: 209: 201: 180: 172: 164: 151: 126: 116: 7: 1729:Populated places established in 1839 177:7.83 sq mi (20.29 km) 169:8.04 sq mi (20.82 km) 55:National Register of Historic Places 185:0.20 sq mi (0.53 km) 1485:Municipalities and communities of 864: 454: 14: 1383:"Number of Inhabitants – Alabama" 851:Autaugaville Precinct or Division 316:, Alabama, United States. 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The Lassiter House in Autaugaville, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Lassiter House
National Register of Historic Places
Location of Autaugaville in Autauga County, Alabama.
32°25′56″N 86°39′12″W / 32.43222°N 86.65333°W / 32.43222; -86.65333
Alabama
County
Autauga
Time zone
UTC-6
Central (CST)
DST
UTC-5
ZIP code
Area code
334
FIPS code
GNIS
https://autaugavilleal.com/
Autauga County
2020 census
Montgomery
Metropolitan Statistical Area
32°25′57″N 86°39′32″W / 32.432563°N 86.658752°W / 32.432563; -86.658752
Alabama State Route 14
Prattville
Selma
U.S. Census Bureau
Alabama River
Daniel Pratt

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