Hampden, Alabama

Hampden is an unincorporated community in Marengo County, Alabama, United States.[1] Hampden had a post office at one time, but it no longer exists.[2]

Hampden, Alabama
Unincorporated community
Hampden
Hampden
Coordinates: 32°4′53.51″N 87°37′44″W
CountryUnited States
StateAlabama
CountyMarengo
Elevation
197 ft (60 m)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
Area code(s)334

Demographics
Historical population
CensusPop.%±
187040—
U.S. Decennial Census[3]

Hampden appeared on the 1870 U.S. Census as having 40 residents.[4] Of those 40, 36 (90%) were black and 4 (10%) were white. This was the only time it was listed on the census.

Geography

Hampden is located at 32.08153°N 87.62889°W / 32.08153; -87.62889 and has an elevation of 197 feet (60 m).[1]

References
  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Hampden, Alabama
  2. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Hampden Post Office (historical)
  3. "U.S. Decennial Census". Census.gov. Retrieved June 6, 2013.
  4. http://www2.census.gov/prod2/decennial/documents/1870a-05.pdf


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