Theodore, Alabama

Infobox Settlement
official_name = Theodore, Alabama
settlement_type = CDP


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map_caption = Location in Mobile County and the state of Alabama


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subdivision_type = Country
subdivision_type1 = State
subdivision_type2 = County
subdivision_name = United States
subdivision_name1 = Alabama
subdivision_name2 = Mobile
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area_total_km2 = 30.9
area_total_sq_mi = 11.9
area_land_km2 = 30.9
area_land_sq_mi = 11.9
area_water_km2 = 0
area_water_sq_mi = 0
elevation_ft = 62
elevation_m = 19
population_as_of = 2000
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population_total = 6811
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population_density_km2 = 220.4
population_density_sq_mi = 572.4
timezone = Central (CST)
utc_offset = -6
latd = 30 |latm = 33 |lats = 2 |latNS = N
longd = 88 |longm = 10 |longs = 51 |longEW = W
timezone_DST = CDT
utc_offset_DST = -5
postal_code_type = ZIP code
postal_code = 36582, 36590, 36619
area_code = 251
blank_name = FIPS code
blank_info = 01-75768
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blank1_info = 0127851
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Theodore is an unincorporated community and census-designated place in Mobile County, Alabama, United States. At the 2000 census the population was 6,811. It is a part of the Mobile metropolitan statistical area. Prior to 1900 this area was known as Clements, but is now named for William Theodore Hieronymous (a sawmill operator and postmaster). [ [http://www.flotte2.com/MobileCounty Flotte’s Notes on Mobile County, Alabama ] ]

Geography

Theodore is located at coor dms|30|33|2|N|88|10|51|W|city (30.550690, -88.180878)GR|1.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the community has a total area of 11.9 square miles (30.9 km²), all of it land.

Demographics

As of the censusGR|2 of 2000, there were 6,811 people, 2,483 households, and 1,926 families residing in the community. The population density was 571.6 people per square mile (220.6/km²). There were 2,697 housing units at an average density of 226.3/sq mi (87.4/km²). The racial makeup of the community was 71.11% White, 25.58% Black or African American, 0.62% Native American, 1.29% Asian, 0.41% from other races, and 1.00% from two or more races. 1.38% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 2,483 households out of which 38.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.6% were married couples living together, 19.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 22.4% were non-families. 19.3% of all households were made up of individuals and 7.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.73 and the average family size was 3.11.

In the community the population was spread out with 28.5% under the age of 18, 9.8% from 18 to 24, 29.2% from 25 to 44, 22.0% from 45 to 64, and 10.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females there were 92.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.6 males.

The median income for a household in the community was $33,750, and the median income for a family was $36,500. Males had a median income of $32,297 versus $19,679 for females. The per capita income for the community was $15,129. About 16.3% of families and 18.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 25.6% of those under age 18 and 23.5% of those age 65 or over.

Points of interest

* Bellingrath Gardens and Home

References

* [http://www.census.gov/population/www/estimates/metro_general/2006/List3.xls information on metropolitan statistical areas and Mobile MSA]

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