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'''Fort Deposit''' is a town in [[Lowndes County, Alabama|Lowndes County]], [[Alabama]], United States. Since 1890, it has been the largest town in Lowndes County.<ref>1830-2010 U.S. Censuses research on Lowndes County, Alabama communities</ref> At the 2010 census the population was 1,344, up from 1,270 in 2000. It is part of the [[Montgomery, Alabama|Montgomery]] [[Montgomery Metropolitan Area|Metropolitan Statistical Area]].
'''Fort Deposit''' is a town in [[Lowndes County, Alabama|Lowndes County]], [[Alabama]], United States. Since 1890, it has been the largest town in Lowndes County.<ref>1830-2010 U.S. Censuses research on Lowndes County, Alabama communities</ref> As of the [[2020 United States census|2020 census]], Fort Deposit had a population of 1,225.<ref name="Census2020PLLede">{{cite web|title=2020 Decennial Census Redistricting Data (Public Law 94-171)|url=https://api.census.gov/data/2020/dec/pl?get=NAME%2CP1_001N&for=place%3A27520&in=state%3A01|website=United States Census Bureau|year=2021|access-date=February 9, 2026|df=mdy}}</ref> It is part of the [[Montgomery, Alabama|Montgomery]] [[Montgomery Metropolitan Area|Metropolitan Statistical Area]].


This town is named after a fort that was built under the order of General [[Andrew Jackson]]. This was a supply fort that was built to serve the soldiers during the [[Creek War|Creek Indian War]]. There is an annual arts and crafts fair called Calico Fort on the second weekend of April every year.
This town is named after a fort that was built under the order of General [[Andrew Jackson]]. This was a supply fort that was built to serve the soldiers during the [[Creek War|Creek Indian War]]. There is an annual arts and crafts fair called Calico Fort on the second weekend of April every year.
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===2020 census===
===Racial and ethnic composition===
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===2020 census===
As of the [[2020 United States census|2020 census]], Fort Deposit had a population of 1,225.<ref name="Census2020DP">{{cite web|title=2020 Decennial Census Demographic Profile (DP1)|url=https://api.census.gov/data/2020/dec/dp?get=NAME,DP1_0021P,DP1_0024P,DP1_0025C,DP1_0049C,DP1_0045C,DP1_0069C,DP1_0073C,DP1_0125P,DP1_0126P,DP1_0129P,DP1_0133P,DP1_0137P,DP1_0138P,DP1_0139P,DP1_0141P,DP1_0142P,DP1_0143P,DP1_0145P,DP1_0146P,DP1_0147C,DP1_0148C,DP1_0149C,DP1_0156C,DP1_0157C,DP1_0158C,DP1_0159P,DP1_0160P&for=place%3A27520&in=state%3A01|website=United States Census Bureau|year=2021|access-date=April 30, 2026|df=mdy}}</ref><ref name="Census2020PL">{{cite web|title=2020 Decennial Census Redistricting Data (Public Law 94-171)|url=https://api.census.gov/data/2020/dec/pl?get=NAME,P1_001N,P1_003N,P1_004N,P1_005N,P1_006N,P1_007N,P1_008N,P1_009N,P2_001N,P2_002N,H1_001N,H1_002N&for=place%3A27520&in=state%3A01|website=United States Census Bureau|year=2021|access-date=April 30, 2026|df=mdy}}</ref> The median age was 36.5 years. 27.7% of residents were under the age of 18 and 14.4% of residents were 65 years of age or older. For every 100 females there were 86.2 males, and for every 100 females age 18 and over there were 79.7 males age 18 and over.<ref name="Census2020DP"/>
0.0% of residents lived in urban areas, while 100.0% lived in rural areas.<ref name="Census2020DHC">{{cite web|title=2020 Decennial Census Demographic and Housing Characteristics (DHC)|url=https://api.census.gov/data/2020/dec/dhc?get=NAME,P2_002N,P2_003N&for=place%3A27520&in=state%3A01|website=United States Census Bureau|year=2023|access-date=April 30, 2026|df=mdy}}</ref>
There were 479 households in Fort Deposit, of which 34.4% had children under the age of 18 living in them. Of all households, 34.0% were married-couple households, 19.6% were households with a male householder and no spouse or partner present, and 41.8% were households with a female householder and no spouse or partner present. About 29.6% of all households were made up of individuals and 9.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.<ref name="Census2020DP"/>
There were 534 housing units, of which 10.3% were vacant. The homeowner vacancy rate was 1.8% and the rental vacancy rate was 11.0%.<ref name="Census2020DP"/>


===2010 census===
===2010 census===
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The median household income was $20,433 and the median family income  was $24,250. Males had a median income of $27,391 versus $20,882 for females. The per capita income for the town was $12,584. About 29.8% of families and 35.3% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 42.8% of those under age 18 and 34.2% of those age 65 or over.
The median household income was $20,433 and the median family income  was $24,250. Males had a median income of $27,391 versus $20,882 for females. The per capita income for the town was $12,584. About 29.8% of families and 35.3% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 42.8% of those under age 18 and 34.2% of those age 65 or over.
==Notable people==
==Notable people==
* [[Ed Bell (musician)|Ed Bell]], country blues singer and guitarist
* [[Ed Bell (musician)|Ed Bell]], country blues singer and guitarist
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File:Fort Deposit, Alabama Fire Department.JPG|Fort Deposit Fire Department
File:Fort Deposit, Alabama Fire Department.JPG|Fort Deposit Fire Department
File:Fort Deposit, Alabama Public Library.JPG|Fort Deposit Public Library
File:Fort Deposit, Alabama Public Library.JPG|Fort Deposit Public Library
File:Fort Deposit, Alabama United Methodist Church.JPG|Fort Deposit United Methodist Church, with separate entrances for men and women
File:Fort Deposit, Alabama United Methodist Church.JPG|Fort Deposit United Methodist Church
File:Fort Deposit–Lowndes County Airport.JPG|[[Fort Deposit–Lowndes County Airport]]
File:Fort Deposit–Lowndes County Airport.JPG|[[Fort Deposit–Lowndes County Airport]]
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Latest revision as of 14:28, 1 July 2026

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This town is named after a fort that was built under the order of General Andrew Jackson. This was a supply fort that was built to serve the soldiers during the Creek Indian War. There is an annual arts and crafts fair called Calico Fort on the second weekend of April every year.

It was incorporated on February 13, 1891. It reportedly sits on the highest point of land between Montgomery and New Orleans, Louisiana.[3]

Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the town has a total area of Script error: No such module "convert"., all land.

Climate

According to the Köppen climate classification, Fort Deposit has a humid subtropical climate (abbreviated Cfa).

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Demographics

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Racial and ethnic composition

Fort Deposit town, Alabama – Racial and ethnic composition
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Race / Ethnicity (NH = Non-Hispanic) Pop 2000[6] Pop 2010[7] Pop 2020[8] % 2000 % 2010 % 2020
White alone (NH) 397 315 244 31.26% 23.44% 19.92%
Black or African American alone (NH) 863 1,012 942 67.95% 75.30% 76.90%
Native American or Alaska Native alone (NH) 0 1 0 0.00% 0.07% 0.00%
Asian alone (NH) 0 2 3 0.00% 0.15% 0.24%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander alone (NH) 0 0 0 0.00% 0.00% 0.00%
Other race alone (NH) 0 0 0 0.00% 0.00% 0.00%
Mixed race or Multiracial (NH) 4 8 23 0.31% 0.60% 1.88%
Hispanic or Latino (any race) 6 6 13 0.47% 0.45% 1.06%
Total 1,270 1,344 1,225 100.00% 100.00% 100.00%

2020 census

As of the 2020 census, Fort Deposit had a population of 1,225.[9][10] The median age was 36.5 years. 27.7% of residents were under the age of 18 and 14.4% of residents were 65 years of age or older. For every 100 females there were 86.2 males, and for every 100 females age 18 and over there were 79.7 males age 18 and over.[9]

0.0% of residents lived in urban areas, while 100.0% lived in rural areas.[11]

There were 479 households in Fort Deposit, of which 34.4% had children under the age of 18 living in them. Of all households, 34.0% were married-couple households, 19.6% were households with a male householder and no spouse or partner present, and 41.8% were households with a female householder and no spouse or partner present. About 29.6% of all households were made up of individuals and 9.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.[9]

There were 534 housing units, of which 10.3% were vacant. The homeowner vacancy rate was 1.8% and the rental vacancy rate was 11.0%.[9]

2010 census

At the 2010 census there were 1,344 people, 512 households, and 348 families in the town. The population density was Script error: No such module "convert".. There were 592 housing units at an average density of Script error: No such module "convert".. The racial makeup of the town was 75.5% Black or African American, 23.7% White and 0.6% from two or more races. 0.4% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.[12] Of the 512 households 28.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 34.8% were married couples living together, 29.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.0% were non-families. 28.9% of households were one person and 11.2% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.63 and the average family size was 3.28.

The age distribution was 29.5% under the age of 18, 9.6% from 18 to 24, 22.1% from 25 to 44, 26.6% from 45 to 64, and 12.2% 65 or older. The median age was 34.3 years. For every 100 females, there were 86.9 males. For every 100 women age 18 and over, there were 76.7 men.

The median household income was $30,000 and the median family income was $31,591. Males had a median income of $41,579 versus $25,341 for females. The per capita income for the town was $14,411. About 19.4% of families and 22.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 43.6% of those under age 18 and 25.4% of those age 65 or over.

2000 Census

At the 2000 census there were 1,270 people, 489 households, and 349 families in the town. The population density was Script error: No such module "convert".. There were 569 housing units at an average density of Script error: No such module "convert".. The racial makeup of the town was 68.19% Black or African American, 31.50% White and 0.31% from two or more races. 0.47% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.[13] Of the 489 households 35.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 39.3% were married couples living together, 27.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.6% were non-families. 25.6% of households were one person and 9.6% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.60 and the average family size was 3.12.

The age distribution was 29.8% under the age of 18, 8.6% from 18 to 24, 27.1% from 25 to 44, 21.7% from 45 to 64, and 12.8% 65 or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females, there were 86.2 males. For every 100 women age 18 and over, there were 83.0 men.

The median household income was $20,433 and the median family income was $24,250. Males had a median income of $27,391 versus $20,882 for females. The per capita income for the town was $12,584. About 29.8% of families and 35.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 42.8% of those under age 18 and 34.2% of those age 65 or over.

Notable people

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References

  1. ↑ 1830-2010 U.S. Censuses research on Lowndes County, Alabama communities
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