Moulton

City in Lawrence County, Alabama

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Moulton is a city in Lawrence County, Alabama, with 3,398 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 640 ft (195 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Hatton, 9.0 miles NW.

About Moulton

Moulton is a city in Lawrence County, Alabama, and is included in the Decatur Metropolitan Area, as well as the Huntsville-Decatur Combined Statistical Area. Although it incorporated in 1819, along with its rival of Courtland, to compete for the honor of county seat, it did not first appear on the U.S. Census rolls until 1900. As of the 2020 census, Moulton had a population of 3,398. The city has been the county seat of Lawrence County since 1820. It has been the largest community in the county since the 1920 U.S. Census.

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Median household income
$57,813
Median home value
$123,900
Median rent
$655/mo
Median age
44
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Moulton, AL population

Moulton had 3,398 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census3,398
Density567 per sq mi (219 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Moulton at a glance

StateAlabama (AL)
CountyLawrence County
TypeCity
Population3,398 (2020)
Land area5.99 sq mi (15.5 km²)
Water area0.01 sq mi (0.04 km²)
Elevation640 ft (195 m)
Coordinates34.4882° N, 87.2823° W
ZIP code35650
Census code (GEOID)0151600

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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Frequently asked questions about Moulton

What county is Moulton in?

Moulton is in Lawrence County, Alabama.

What is the population of Moulton, AL?

3,398 people lived in Moulton at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Moulton, AL?

The ZIP code of Moulton is 35650.

What is the elevation of Moulton?

640 feet (195 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Moulton?

Hatton (9.0 mi), Hillsboro (12.2 mi), Courtland (12.8 mi), North Courtland (13.3 mi), Trinity (13.7 mi).

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