Census Data for Munford
Population ...
The last Decennial Census<1> was in 2010, which gave Munford a population of 1,292 people.
The town of Munford is located in Talladega County. The 2010 Census gave Talladega County; a population of 82,291 people. This means that Munford had 1.57% of the county's total population, making it Talladega's 5th most populous community.
At the same time, Alabama had a population of 4,779,736 people, meaning that Munford had 0.03% of the total population of Alabama - making it the state's 227th most populous community.
Area ...
The 2010 Census shows that the sampling area for Munford has a total area of 2.21 square miles [5.7 km²]. Of this total, only a minor amount of the area is covered by water.
Talladega County has a land area of 736 square miles [1,908.2 km²]. At 2.21 square miles [5.7 km²], Munford has 0.3% of the county's total land area.
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- When the Census Bureau conducts a census for a town like Munford, they draw a boundary around the area in which they are going to conduct their count - this defines the sampling area (usually a polygon). The shape of the sampling area can be quite complex and it's important to keep in mind that the boundaries of the sampling area may or may not match the recognized boundaries of the town.
- Things like population, area and housing for Munford reflect the sampling area. Since the shape of the sampling area and the actual boundaries of Munford might be different, it's best to check with the U.S. Census Bureau to resolve any difference between the two.
Housing Units ...
At the time of the 2010 Census, Munford had 554 Housing Units<2> and with its population of 1,292 people, this averages 2.33 people per Housing Unit.
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- The 2010 Census shows Munford had a land area of 2.21 square miles [5.7 km²]. This translates to 250.1 Housing Units per square mile [96.6 housing units/km²].
Talladega County ...
The community of Munford is located in Talladega County<3>.
The county had a population of 82,291 people at the 2010 Census. With it's population of 1,292 people, Munford represented 1.57% of the county's total.
In addition, where the town of Munford has a population density of 583 people per square mile [225.2 people/km²], Talladega County averages 111.7 people per square mile [43.12 people/km²].
For more information, please visit our Census Page for Talladega County.
Census-to-Census Observations ...
Introduction ...
When the Census Bureau takes a census count (or enumeration) for Munford, they start by specifying the boundaries of the area to be counted. This area (or sampling area) is a polygon and its shape can be quite complex - it may or may not match the geographical boundaries of Munford. It's important to note that from one Census to the next, the shape and location of the polygon can change.
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- Although we don't have specific information about the shape of the polygon for Munford or how it changed has over time, there is some information that can give us some hints. For example, since the shape of the sampling area is directly related to the shape of the polygon, any change to area probably indicates a new shape for the polygon.
- If you need precision or details about the methodology of the Census, you should visit the U.S. Census Bureau for a definitive answer.
Location ...
While generally coinciding with the GPS location (latitude/longitude) of Munford, the latitude and longitude given by the Census Bureau actually indicates the GPS location of the polygon for Munford.
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- The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) and the U.S. Board on Geographic Names (BGN) have assigned a unique GNIS identifier (#2424936) to Munford. This identifier also marks a GPS point on the map, and that point lies within the boundaries of Munford. The GNIS point has been mapped to the latitude/longitude:
- Lat: 33.528465° (or 33°31'42" N)
- Lon: -85.955320° (or -85°57'19" W)
Miscellaneous Information for Munford ...
The Federal government has assigned various identifying codes to each community, county and state. At one time or another, the US Census Bureau has used one (or more) of the following identifiers when referring to either Talladega County or the town of Munford:
- The GNIS Codes ...
- The FIPS Codes ...
- An earlier (and largely obsolete) identification method was called the Federal Information Processing Standard (FIPS):
- State Code: 01 (Alabama)
- County Code: 121 (Talladega County)
- Place Code: 52848 (Munford)
- State & County Code: 01/121 (Alabama / Talladega County)
- State & Place Code: 01/52848 (Alabama / Munford)
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- Munford is located in Census Region #3 (the South Region) and Division #6 (the East South-Central Division).
- The US Postal Service ZIP Code ...
- While some people have used a ZIP code to identify a community, the purpose of the ZIP code was to make mail delivery more efficient by grouping addresses together. Although the ZIP Code doesn't specifically identify a town like Munford, it does identify addresses that are in (or near) Munford. It's important to remember that the boundaries of a ZIP Code can be changed, re-assigned or overlapped with other ZIP Codes.
- The ZIP code for Munford:36268<4>
- Census ZCTA Codes ...
- The US Census Bureau created statistical entities that they call ZIP Code Tabulation Areas (ZCTAs) and these ZCTAs are frequently confused with the ZIP codes that come from the US Postal Service (USPS).
- ZCTAs were first created for the 2000 Census and at that time, they were based upon the USPS ZIP codes. While largely covering the same areas, the boundaries of a ZCTA do not necessarily match the boundaries of a postal ZIP code with the same number. For example, while a postal ZIP code can cross a county or state line, a Census ZCTA can not. They should be treated as separate entities with no correlation between them.
For more information about the various Federal identification codes, please visit our Misc Page for Munford.
Off-the-Road Links ...
Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Munford. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.
The official website for State of Alabama: https://www.alabama.gov/
The official website of the U.S. Census Bureau
The official website of the U.S. Board on Geographic Names (BGN)
The official website of the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Footnotes ...
| <1> | Every 10 years (eg- 1990, 2000, 2010), the US Census Bureau conducts a Constitutionally-mandated count (or enumeration) of people living within the United States. This count is called a Decennial Census. The last Decennial Census was the 2010 Census, with the next one planned for 2020. |
| <2> | A Housing Unit is a broad term for those places where people live (whether occupied or temporarily vacant), such as a house, an apartment, a mobile home, or an area that is considered as a separate living quarter. Separate living quarters (consisting of one or more rooms) are considered to be those places where people live, sleep and eat separately from others and that have access to the outside (either directly or by a shared hallway). |
| <3> | If you're interested in how the shape of Alabama's counties, including Talladega, have changed over time, we recommend the Atlas of Historical County Boundaries. |
| <4> | When looking for a ZIP Code, whether Munford or elsewhere, it's always best to check the website of the United States Postal Service (USPS). |