Loachapoka
Town in Lee County, Alabama
Loachapoka is a town in Lee County, Alabama, with 160 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 679 ft (207 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Notasulga, 5.5 miles SW.
- 160residents (2020 Census)
- 679 ftelevation · 207 m
- 1.1 sq miland area · 2.9 km²
- 141 / sq mipopulation density
- 36865ZIP code
About Loachapoka
Loachapoka ( LOH-chə-POH-kə) is a town in Lee County, Alabama, United States. It is located less than 1/2 mile west of Auburn and about 5 miles (8 km) west of Auburn University, in west-central Lee County. As of the 2020 census, Loachapoka had a population of 160. It is part of the Auburn metropolitan area.
The name "Loachapoka" (Creek: Lucv-Pokv) means "turtle-killing place" in Muskogee, with lucv meaning "turtle" and pokv meaning "killing place". In literature, Lochapoka was the destination of the colonists in James H. Street's 1940 novel Oh, Promised Land.
Loachapoka is the location of the first Rosenwald School.
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Living in Loachapoka
- Median household income
- $41,985
- Median home value
- $220,200
- Median rent
- $905/mo
- Median age
- 36.6
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Loachapoka had 160 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 160 |
|---|---|
| Density | 141 per sq mi (54 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Loachapoka at a glance
| State | Alabama (AL) |
|---|---|
| County | Lee County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 160 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.14 sq mi (2.9 km²) |
| Water area | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km²) |
| Elevation | 679 ft (207 m) |
| Coordinates | 32.6079° N, 85.5985° W |
| ZIP code | 36865 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0143744 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Loachapoka
- Notasulga5.5 mi SW
- Auburn6.3 mi E
- Waverly8.6 mi N
- Reeltown13.1 mi W
- Opelika13.3 mi E
- Camp Hill13.5 mi N
- Tuskegee14.0 mi S
- Franklin15.5 mi SW
- Tallassee17.9 mi W
- Dadeville18.3 mi NW
- Cusseta21.1 mi NE
- Jacksons' Gap22.8 mi NW
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Frequently asked questions about Loachapoka
What county is Loachapoka in?
Loachapoka is in Lee County, Alabama.
What is the population of Loachapoka, AL?
160 people lived in Loachapoka at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Loachapoka, AL?
The ZIP code of Loachapoka is 36865.
What is the elevation of Loachapoka?
679 feet (207 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Loachapoka?
Notasulga (5.5 mi), Auburn (6.3 mi), Waverly (8.6 mi), Reeltown (13.1 mi), Opelika (13.3 mi).
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