Fort Deposit
Town in Lowndes County, Alabama
Fort Deposit is a town in Lowndes County, Alabama, with 1,225 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 466 ft (142 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Greenville, 10.7 miles S.
- 1,225residents (2020 Census)
- 466 ftelevation · 142 m
- 5.7 sq miland area · 14.7 km²
- 216 / sq mipopulation density
- 36032ZIP code
About Fort Deposit
Fort Deposit is a town in Lowndes County, Alabama, United States. Since 1890, it has been the largest town in Lowndes County. As of the 2020 census, Fort Deposit had a population of 1,225. It is part of the Montgomery 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 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.
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Living in Fort Deposit
- Median household income
- $21,563
- Median home value
- $78,000
- Median rent
- $467/mo
- Median age
- 33.1
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Fort Deposit had 1,225 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,225 |
|---|---|
| Density | 216 per sq mi (84 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Fort Deposit at a glance
| State | Alabama (AL) |
|---|---|
| County | Lowndes County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 1,225 (2020) |
| Land area | 5.66 sq mi (14.7 km²) |
| Elevation | 466 ft (142 m) |
| Coordinates | 31.9863° N, 86.5664° W |
| ZIP code | 36032 |
| Official website | fortdeposit.info |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0127520 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Fort Deposit
- Greenville10.7 mi S
- Hayneville13.6 mi N
- Gordonville14.4 mi NW
- Mosses15.5 mi NW
- Lowndesboro20.2 mi N
- Petrey23.2 mi SE
- White Hall23.2 mi NW
- Rutledge23.8 mi SE
- Luverne25.4 mi SE
- Pine Apple26.0 mi W
- Georgiana26.2 mi SW
- Benton26.6 mi NW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Fort Deposit
What county is Fort Deposit in?
Fort Deposit is in Lowndes County, Alabama.
What is the population of Fort Deposit, AL?
1,225 people lived in Fort Deposit at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Fort Deposit, AL?
The ZIP code of Fort Deposit is 36032.
What is the elevation of Fort Deposit?
466 feet (142 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Fort Deposit?
Greenville (10.7 mi), Hayneville (13.6 mi), Gordonville (14.4 mi), Mosses (15.5 mi), Lowndesboro (20.2 mi).
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