Clio, Alabama
Clio, Alabama | |
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Downtown Clio | |
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Location of Clio in Barbour County, Alabama. | |
| Coordinates: 31°42′34″N 85°37′24″W / 31.70944°N 85.62333°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Alabama |
| County | Barbour |
| Area | |
• Total | 10.07 sq mi (26.09 km2) |
| • Land | 10.07 sq mi (26.07 km2) |
| • Water | 0.0077 sq mi (0.02 km2) |
| Elevation | 528 ft (161 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
• Total | 1,220 |
| • Density | 121/sq mi (46.8/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code | 36017 |
| Area code | 334 |
| FIPS code | 01-15640 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2404082[2] |
| Website | clioal |
Clio is a city[3] in Barbour County, Alabama, United States. As of the 2020 census, Clio had a population of 1,220.[4] It is the birthplace of former Alabama governor George Wallace, as well as Baseball Hall of Famer and former Atlanta Braves broadcaster Don Sutton.
Geography
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 10.1 square miles (26.1 km2), of which 0.008 square miles (0.02 km2), or 0.09%, is water.[5]
The center of Clio lies at the intersection of Alabama State Routes 10 and 51. Highway 10 leads west 13 miles to Brundidge and east 7 miles to Blue Springs. Highway 51 leads 11 miles south to Ariton and north 7 miles to Louisville and 16 miles to the county seat of Clayton.
Demographics
| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1900 | 326 | — | |
| 1910 | 580 | 77.9% | |
| 1920 | 838 | 44.5% | |
| 1930 | 867 | 3.5% | |
| 1940 | 841 | −3.0% | |
| 1950 | 840 | −0.1% | |
| 1960 | 929 | 10.6% | |
| 1970 | 1,065 | 14.6% | |
| 1980 | 1,224 | 14.9% | |
| 1990 | 1,365 | 11.5% | |
| 2000 | 2,206 | 61.6% | |
| 2010 | 1,399 | −36.6% | |
| 2020 | 1,220 | −12.8% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census[6] 2013 Estimate[7] | |||
Racial and ethnic composition
| Race / Ethnicity (NH = Non-Hispanic) | Pop 2000[8] | Pop 2010[9] | Pop 2020[10] | % 2000 | % 2010 | % 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| White alone (NH) | 812 | 370 | 246 | 36.81% | 26.45% | 20.16% |
| Black or African American alone (NH) | 1,252 | 508 | 466 | 56.75% | 36.31% | 38.20% |
| Native American or Alaska Native alone (NH) | 26 | 5 | 0 | 1.18% | 0.36% | 0.00% |
| Asian alone (NH) | 6 | 7 | 8 | 0.27% | 0.50% | 0.66% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander alone (NH) | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0.05% | 0.14% | 0.00% |
| Other race alone (NH) | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0.00% | 0.21% | 0.25% |
| Mixed race or Multiracial (NH) | 36 | 1 | 26 | 1.63% | 0.07% | 2.13% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 73 | 503 | 471 | 3.31% | 35.95% | 38.61% |
| Total | 2,206 | 1,399 | 1,220 | 100.00% | 100.00% | 100.00% |
2020 census
As of the 2020 census, Clio had a population of 1,220 and 482 households, including 238 families. The median age was 37.6 years; 23.6% of residents were under the age of 18 and 16.6% of residents were 65 years of age or older. For every 100 females there were 91.8 males, and for every 100 females age 18 and over there were 92.6 males age 18 and over.[11][12]
There were 482 households, 34.6% of which had children under the age of 18 living in them. Of all households, 39.2% were married-couple households, 18.7% were households with a male householder and no spouse or partner present, and 36.5% were households with a female householder and no spouse or partner present. About 30.1% of all households were made up of individuals and 14.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.[12]
There were 578 housing units, of which 16.6% were vacant. The homeowner vacancy rate was 0.0% and the rental vacancy rate was 6.5%.[12]
0.0% of residents lived in urban areas, while 100.0% lived in rural areas.[13]
| Race | Number | Percent |
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| White | 348 | 28.5% |
| Black or African American | 466 | 38.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 18 | 1.5% |
| Asian | 8 | 0.7% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Some other race | 350 | 28.7% |
| Two or more races | 30 | 2.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino (of any race) | 471 | 38.6% |
2010 census
As of the census[14] of 2010, there were 1,399 people, 514 households, and 321 families residing in the town. The population density was 139 inhabitants per square mile (54/km2). There were 634 housing units at an average density of 62.7 per square mile (24.2/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 36.5% Black or African American, 32.0% White, 0.4% Native American, 0.5% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 30.2% from other races, and .4% from two or more races. 36.0% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There were 514 households, out of which 28.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 35.4% were married couples living together, 19.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 37.5% were non-families. 30.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.72 and the average family size was 3.37.
In the town the population was spread out, with 26.2% under the age of 18, 12.9% from 18 to 24, 26.6% from 25 to 44, 22.4% from 45 to 64, and 11.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 31.8 years. For every 100 females, there were 95.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 85.4 males.
The median income for a household in the town was $21,806, and the median income for a family was $33,438. Males had a median income of $32,908 versus $25,625 for females. The per capita income for the town was $8,722. About 28.3% of families and 28.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 33.1% of those under age 18 and 19.1% of those age 65 or over.
Notable people
- McDowell Lee, member of the Alabama House of Representatives and Mayor of Clio.
- Elton Bryson Stephens, Sr., founder of EBSCO Industries.
- Don Sutton, Major League Baseball Hall of Famer.
- George Corley Wallace, four-term Governor of Alabama and candidate for U.S. president.
Points of interest
Gallery
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Clio Town Hall
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Clio Post Office (ZIP Code: 36017)
References
- ^ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved October 29, 2021.
- ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Clio, Alabama
- ^ U.S. Census change list Archived August 6, 2010, at the Wayback Machine
- ^ "2020 Decennial Census Redistricting Data (Public Law 94-171)". United States Census Bureau. 2021. Retrieved February 4, 2026.
- ^ "Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (G001): Clio city, Alabama". U.S. Census Bureau, American Factfinder. Retrieved September 16, 2013.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link) - ^ "U.S. Decennial Census". Census.gov. Retrieved June 6, 2013.
- ^ "Annual Estimates of the Resident Population: April 1, 2010 to July 1, 2013". Retrieved June 3, 2014.
- ^ "P004: Hispanic or Latino, and Not Hispanic or Latino by Race – 2000: DEC Summary File 1 – Clio town, Alabama". United States Census Bureau.
- ^ "P2: Hispanic or Latino, and Not Hispanic or Latino by Race – 2010: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) – Clio city, Alabama". United States Census Bureau.
- ^ "P2: Hispanic or Latino, and Not Hispanic or Latino by Race – 2020: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) – Clio city, Alabama". United States Census Bureau.
- ^ a b "2020 Decennial Census Redistricting Data (Public Law 94-171)". United States Census Bureau. 2021. Retrieved March 6, 2026.
- ^ a b c "2020 Decennial Census Demographic Profile (DP1)". United States Census Bureau. 2021. Retrieved March 6, 2026.
- ^ "2020 Decennial Census Demographic and Housing Characteristics (DHC)". United States Census Bureau. 2023. Retrieved March 6, 2026.
- ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.