Welcome to Black ...
The town of Black is located in Geneva County<1>.
The location of Black has been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (ie- the GNIS).<2>
While we don't have a date for the founding of Black, you might consider that their post office opened in 1902.
From the Census Estimates for 2019, Black has a population of 201 people<3> (see below for details).
Black is 230 feet [70 m] above sea level.<4>.
Time Zone: Black lies in the Central Time Zone (CST/CDT) and observes daylight saving time
Note: If you travel east from Black (for example, toward Jakin (GA)), you will leave Central Time and cross into the Eastern Time Zone (EST/EDT).
The telephone area code for Black: (334)
The ZIP code for Black: 36314<5>
Population Details ...
Taken from the 2019 Census Estimates, Black had an population of 201 people. This is a decrease of 2.9% since the 2010 Census (or a decrease of 0.5% since the 2000 Census).
At the time of the 2010 Census, Black had a population of 207 people. This makes Black the county's 7th most populous community.
With a 2010 count of 207 people, the population of Black increased 2.48% from the 2000 Census (which had a count of 202 people).
More information can be found on the Census Page for Black.
Communities Also Named Black ...
Using our Gazetteer, we found that there are 13 communities that are also named Black - they are located in Alaska, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Missouri, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Texas (2) and West Virginia.
For more information, see our Tidbits & Trivia Page for Black.
Communities near Black ...
We have created a list of 10 communities that are near Black.
- Daleville
(19 miles [30.6 km] to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Daleville have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Daleville
- Daleville is located in Dale County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 5,095 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Daleville <6>
- Geneva
(8 miles [12.9 km] to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Geneva have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Geneva
- Geneva is located in Geneva County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 4,262 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Geneva <6>
- Bonifay
(15 miles [24.1 km] to the south)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bonifay
- Bonifay is located in Holmes County (FL)
- Population from the 2020 Census: 2,692 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Bonifay <6>
- Hartford
(6 miles [9.7 km] to the northeast)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hartford
- Hartford is located in Geneva County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 2,591 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Hartford <6>
- Taylor
(19 miles [30.6 km] to the northeast) - Graceville
(14 miles [22.5 km] to the east)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Graceville
- Graceville is located in Jackson County (FL)
- Population from the 2020 Census: 2,106 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Graceville <6>
- Slocomb
(11 miles [17.7 km] to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Slocomb have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Slocomb
- Slocomb is located in Geneva County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 1,929 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Slocomb <6>
- Samson
(19 miles [30.6 km] to the west)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Samson
- Samson is located in Geneva County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 1,853 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Samson <6>
- Rehobeth
(19 miles [30.6 km] to the northeast) - Malvern
(15 miles [24.1 km] to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Malvern have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Malvern
- Malvern is located in Geneva County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 1,462 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Malvern <6>
To Help With Your Genealogy Research ...
We have a couple of sections for those tracing their genealogy.
We created a list of cemeteries that are in the area around Black. Our list includes the location of those cemeteries and we provide an overhead view. See our Cemetery List for Black.
Using the information from an 1895 Atlas, we've created a list of communities that were in the area of Black. Our list includes information such as whether the 1895 community had a post office or railroad service. See our List of 1890's Communities around Black.
We also have a detailed list of newspapers that have been published in the area around Black. See our Newspapers Page for Black.
TripAdvisor Tourism Pages for Black ...
Looking for more information about Black? A wonderful source is the TripAdvisor website. We always start with the TripAdvisor Tourism page, where you can read an overview with links that will help you find lodging, restaurants and attractions.
While we are unaware of a Tourism page that is specific to Black, there are neighboring communities that do have Tourism pages. A map of those communities can be found with our TripAdvisor Page for Black.
Adding Black to Our Gazetteer ...
We originally found mention of Black in both the FIPS-55 and the GNIS. For more information, see the FIPS and GNIS Codes sections on our Miscellaneous Page.
From our notes, the earliest published mention we've found for Black was in the document titled List of Post Offices from Cameron Blevins and Richard Helbock.<7>
From that list, the Black post office opened in 1902.
We also found Black on a map titled Rand McNally Map of Alabama (1911).
For more details, see References and Mentions for Black.
Off-the-Road Links ...
Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Black. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.
The official website for State of Alabama: https://www.alabama.gov/
Footnotes ...
| <1> | If you're interested in how the shape of Alabama's counties, including Geneva, have changed over time, we recommend the Atlas of Historical County Boundaries. |
| <2> | The location has been supplied by the Geographic Names Information System - which is maintained by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). While these values should be definitive, we found that accuracy can vary and you should double-check the location if accuracy is required. |
| <3> | Population counts have been provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. For more detail, please visit our Census Page for Black. |
| <4> | The elevation is an estimate for the area around Black - it will be higher in some places and lower in others. |
| <5> | ZIP Codes have been created by the United States Postal Service (USPS) as a way of grouping addresses to make delivery more efficient. The boundaries of the ZIP Code can be changed, re-assigned, eliminated or overlapped with other ZIP Codes. So keep in mind that any given ZIP Code is only 'loosely' associated with a town (such as Black). When looking for a ZIP Code, whether Black or elsewhere, it's always best to check the website of the United States Postal Service (USPS). |
| <6> | While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program. |
| <7> | A copy of their list with background information can be found at: https://cblevins.github.io/us-post-offices/data-biography/ |