Fort Payne
City in DeKalb County, Alabama
Fort Payne is a city in DeKalb County, Alabama, with 14,877 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 906 ft (276 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Pine Ridge, 5.4 miles W.
- 14,877residents (2020 Census)
- 906 ftelevation · 276 m
- 56.4 sq miland area · 146.1 km²
- 264 / sq mipopulation density
- 35967ZIP code
About Fort Payne
Fort Payne is a city in and the county seat of DeKalb County, in northeastern Alabama, United States. It is near Lookout Mountain. At the 2020 census, the population was 14,877.
This city developed around a fort of the same name, built in the 1830s to intern the Cherokee tribe who were being rounded up by the military before being forcibly removed to Indian Territory in 1838 on what they called the Trail of Tears.
European-American settlers gradually developed a community around the former fort. It grew rapidly in the late 19th century based on industrial resources, and manufacturing increased in the early 20th century. At the beginning of the 21st century, it still had 7000 workers in 100 mills producing varieties of socks, nearly half the world production. The volume of production has declined because of competition from China.
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Living in Fort Payne
- Median household income
- $47,479
- Median home value
- $157,000
- Median rent
- $679/mo
- Median age
- 37.4
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Fort Payne had 14,877 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 14,877 |
|---|---|
| Density | 264 per sq mi (102 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Fort Payne at a glance
| State | Alabama (AL) |
|---|---|
| County | DeKalb County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 14,877 (2020) |
| Land area | 56.41 sq mi (146.1 km²) |
| Water area | 0.35 sq mi (0.92 km²) |
| Elevation | 906 ft (276 m) |
| Coordinates | 34.4572° N, 85.6895° W |
| ZIP code | 35967 |
| Official website | fortpayne.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0127616 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Fort Payne
- Pine Ridge5.4 mi W
- Valley Head7.8 mi NE
- Hammondville8.0 mi N
- Rainsville8.8 mi W
- Mentone9.3 mi NE
- Sylvania9.8 mi NW
- Shiloh10.7 mi W
- Broomtown11.0 mi SE
- Menlo, GA12.2 mi E
- Henagar12.2 mi N
- Fyffe12.3 mi W
- Powell12.9 mi NW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Fort Payne
What county is Fort Payne in?
Fort Payne is in DeKalb County, Alabama.
What is the population of Fort Payne, AL?
14,877 people lived in Fort Payne at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Fort Payne, AL?
The ZIP code of Fort Payne is 35967.
What is the elevation of Fort Payne?
906 feet (276 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Fort Payne?
Pine Ridge (5.4 mi), Valley Head (7.8 mi), Hammondville (8.0 mi), Rainsville (8.8 mi), Mentone (9.3 mi).
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