| 词条 | Houston County, Alabama | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| county = Houston County | state = Alabama | type=County |official_name=Houston County | seal = | founded year = 1903 | founded date = February 9 | seat wl = Dothan | largest city wl = Dothan | area_total_sq_mi = 582 | area_land_sq_mi = 580 | area_water_sq_mi = 1.8 | area percentage = 0.3% | census estimate yr = 2017 | pop = 104,346 | density_sq_mi = 175 | time zone = Central | web = http://www.houstoncounty.org/ | ex image = Houston County Courthouse.jpg | ex image cap = Houston County courthouse in Dothan | district = 2nd | named for = George S. Houston | footnotes =
}}Houston County is a county located in the southeastern corner of the U.S. state of Alabama. As of the 2010 census the population was 101,547.[1] Its county seat is Dothan, which is located on the border and partially in adjacent Henry County.[2] Houston County is part of the Dothan, Alabama metropolitan area. HistoryHouston County was established on February 9, 1903, from parts of Dale, Geneva and Henry counties. It was named after George Smith Houston, the 24th Governor of Alabama. This area of the state was historically developed for the pine timber and turpentine industries, as well as cotton plantations. It held a high proportion of African Americans in the population until after the early 20th century, when many migrated to northern and midwestern cities for better economic opportunities and to escape Jim Crow oppression. GeographyAccording to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of {{convert|582|sqmi}}, of which {{convert|580|sqmi}} is land and {{convert|1.8|sqmi}} (0.3%) is water.[3] Major highways
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Demographics{{US Census population|1910= 32414 |1920= 37334 |1930= 45935 |1940= 45665 |1950= 46522 |1960= 50718 |1970= 56574 |1980= 74632 |1990= 81331 |2000= 88787 |2010= 101547 |estyear=2017 |estimate=104346 |estref=[4] |align-fn=center |footnote=U.S. Decennial Census[5] 1790–1960[6] 1900–1990[7] 1990–2000[8] 2010–2017[1] }} As of the census[9] of 2000, there were 88,787 people, 35,834 households, and 25,119 families residing in the county. The population density was 153 people per square mile (59/km2). There were 39,571 housing units at an average density of 68 per square mile (26/km2). The racial makeup of the county was 73.08% White, 24.60% Black or African American, 0.37% Native American, 0.62% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.39% from other races, and 0.92% from two or more races. 1.26% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. There were 35,834 households out of which 33.00% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.50% were married couples living together, 14.10% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.90% were non-families. 26.40% of all households were made up of individuals and 10.10% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.45 and the average family size was 2.95. In the county, the population was spread out with 25.90% under the age of 18, 8.20% from 18 to 24, 28.70% from 25 to 44, 23.50% from 45 to 64, and 13.70% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 95.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 86.20 males. The median income for a household in the county was $34,431, and the median income for a family was $42,437. Males had a median income of $32,092 versus $21,409 for females. The per capita income for the county was $18,759. About 11.80% of families and 15.00% of the population were below the poverty line, including 21.10% of those under age 18 and 16.30% of those age 65 or over. 2010 censusAs of the census[10] of 2010, there were 101,547 people, 40,969 households, and 28,041 families residing in the county. The population density was 175 people per square mile (67.5/km2). There were 45,319 housing units at an average density of 77.9 per square mile (30.1/km2). The racial makeup of the county was 70.0% White, 25.8% Black or African American, 0.4% Native American, 0.8% Asian, 0.0% Pacific Islander, 1.2% from other races, and 1.7% from two or more races. 2.9% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. There were 40,969 households out of which 29.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.9% were married couples living together, 16.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.6% were non-families. 27.2% of all households were made up of individuals and 9.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.44 and the average family size was 2.96. In the county, the population was spread out with 24.5% under the age of 18, 8.3% from 18 to 24, 25.7% from 25 to 44, 27.0% from 45 to 64, and 14.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38.5 years. For every 100 females, there were 92.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.5 males. The median income for a household in the county was $41,022, and the median income for a family was $51,741. Males had a median income of $41,021 versus $28,240 for females. The per capita income for the county was $22,725. About 12.7% of families and 16.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 25.8% of those under age 18 and 11.5% of those age 65 or over. Government{{as of|2016}}, the County Chairman is Mark Culver, while Peter Covert is the Chief Administrative Officer. The County Commission is District 1, Curtis Harvey; District 2, Doug Sinquefield; District 3, Rickey Herring; and District 4, Brandon Shoupe. Donald Valenza serves as Sheriff, Probate Judge is Patrick Davenport, Revenue Commissioner is Starla Moss, and Coroner is Robert Byrd. The county engineer is Barkley Kirkland.The District Attorney serves as prosecutor for cases in both Houston and Henry counties. Houston County is located in Alabama's 2nd Congressional District; its current Representative ({{as of|2016|lc=y}}) is Martha Roby (R). {{Hidden begin|titlestyle = background:#ccccff; |title = Presidential election results }}
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References1. ^1 {{cite web|title=State & County QuickFacts|url=http://quickfacts.census.gov/qfd/states/01/01069.html|publisher=United States Census Bureau|accessdate=May 16, 2014|deadurl=yes|archiveurl=https://www.webcitation.org/606YYKn9L?url=http://quickfacts.census.gov/qfd/states/01/01069.html|archivedate=July 11, 2011|df=}} 2. ^{{cite web|url=http://www.naco.org/Counties/Pages/FindACounty.aspx |accessdate=2011-06-07 |title=Find a County |publisher=National Association of Counties |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110531210815/http://www.naco.org/Counties/Pages/FindACounty.aspx |archivedate=2011-05-31 |df= }} 3. ^{{cite web|url=http://www2.census.gov/geo/docs/maps-data/data/gazetteer/counties_list_01.txt|publisher=United States Census Bureau|accessdate=August 22, 2015|date=August 22, 2012|title=2010 Census Gazetteer Files}} 4. ^{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/popest/data/tables.2016.html|title=Population and Housing Unit Estimates|accessdate=June 9, 2017}} 5. ^{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/prod/www/decennial.html|title=U.S. Decennial Census|publisher=United States Census Bureau|accessdate=August 22, 2015|deadurl=yes|archiveurl=https://www.webcitation.org/6YSasqtfX?url=http://www.census.gov/prod/www/decennial.html|archivedate=May 12, 2015|df=}} 6. ^{{cite web|url=http://mapserver.lib.virginia.edu|title=Historical Census Browser|publisher=University of Virginia Library|accessdate=August 22, 2015}} 7. ^{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/population/cencounts/al190090.txt|title=Population of Counties by Decennial Census: 1900 to 1990|publisher=United States Census Bureau|editor-last=Forstall|editor-first=Richard L.|date=March 24, 1995|accessdate=August 22, 2015}} 8. ^{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/population/www/cen2000/briefs/phc-t4/tables/tab02.pdf|title=Census 2000 PHC-T-4. Ranking Tables for Counties: 1990 and 2000|publisher=United States Census Bureau|date=April 2, 2001|accessdate=August 22, 2015}} 9. ^{{cite web|url=http://factfinder2.census.gov|publisher=United States Census Bureau|accessdate=2011-05-14|title=American FactFinder}} 10. ^{{cite web|url=http://factfinder2.census.gov|publisher=United States Census Bureau|accessdate=2015-07-25|title=American FactFinder}} 11. ^{{cite web|title=Dave Leip's Atlas of U.S. Presidential Elections|url=http://uselectionatlas.org/RESULTS/|accessdate=November 16, 2016}} External links
|Centre = Houston County, Alabama |North = Henry County |Northeast = |East = Early County, Georgia |Southeast = Seminole County, Georgia |South = Jackson County, Florida |Southwest = |West = Geneva County |Northwest = Dale County }}{{Houston County, Alabama}}{{Alabama}}{{coord|31|09|08|N|85|17|36|W|region:US-AL_type:adm2nd_source:dewiki|display=title}} 4 : Houston County, Alabama|Dothan, Alabama metropolitan area|1903 establishments in Alabama|Populated places established in 1903 |
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