Mulga
Town in Jefferson County, Alabama
Mulga is a town in Jefferson County, Alabama, with 784 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 574 ft (175 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Maytown, 1.7 miles W.
- 784residents (2020 Census)
- 574 ftelevation · 175 m
- 0.9 sq miland area · 2.3 km²
- 883 / sq mipopulation density
- 35224ZIP code
About Mulga
Mulga is a town in western Jefferson County, Alabama, United States. It is north from the Birmingham suburb of Pleasant Grove. It includes the community of Bayview. Mulga was a company town operated by Birmingham Coal and Iron Company around the Mulga Mine and Mulga was also the name of an independent community in the area. The company town was incorporated in 1947.
As of the 2020 census, Mulga had a population of 784. Its communities were damaged by an F5 tornado on April 8, 1998. The town's name is possibly derived from the Creek word omalga meaning "all".
Coal has been mined in the area. Forty-one men died in a 1910 coal mine explosion.
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Living in Mulga
- Median household income
- $41,146
- Median home value
- $63,100
- Median rent
- $900/mo
- Median age
- 52.1
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Mulga had 784 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 784 |
|---|---|
| Density | 883 per sq mi (341 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Mulga at a glance
| State | Alabama (AL) |
|---|---|
| County | Jefferson County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 784 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.89 sq mi (2.3 km²) |
| Water area | 0.01 sq mi (0.01 km²) |
| Elevation | 574 ft (175 m) |
| Coordinates | 33.5556° N, 86.9718° W |
| ZIP code | 35224 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0152776 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Mulga
- Maytown1.7 mi W
- Edgewater2.1 mi SE
- Minor2.2 mi SE
- McDonald Chapel3.2 mi SE
- Adamsville3.2 mi N
- Sylvan Springs3.8 mi SW
- Pleasant Grove4.3 mi S
- Forestdale4.3 mi E
- Graysville5.7 mi N
- Fairfield6.3 mi SE
- Cardiff6.8 mi N
- Brookside7.3 mi NE
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Frequently asked questions about Mulga
What county is Mulga in?
Mulga is in Jefferson County, Alabama.
What is the population of Mulga, AL?
784 people lived in Mulga at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Mulga, AL?
The ZIP code of Mulga is 35224.
What is the elevation of Mulga?
574 feet (175 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Mulga?
Maytown (1.7 mi), Edgewater (2.1 mi), Minor (2.2 mi), McDonald Chapel (3.2 mi), Adamsville (3.2 mi).
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