Powell
Town in DeKalb County, Alabama
Powell is a town in DeKalb County, Alabama, with 901 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,132 ft (345 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Rainsville, 4.4 miles SE.
- 901residents (2020 Census)
- 1,132 ftelevation · 345 m
- 4.8 sq miland area · 12.4 km²
- 188 / sq mipopulation density
- 35986ZIP code
About Powell
Powell is a town in DeKalb County, Alabama, United States. At the 2020 census, the population was 901. Powell is located atop Sand Mountain.
Originally incorporated as Powell's Crossroads in the 1960s, it had shortened its name to Powell by the 1990 U.S. Census.
Northeast Alabama Community College is located on the northwest border of the town.
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Living in Powell
- Median household income
- $61,786
- Median home value
- $116,400
- Median rent
- $931/mo
- Median age
- 36.9
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Powell had 901 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 901 |
|---|---|
| Density | 188 per sq mi (72 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Powell at a glance
| State | Alabama (AL) |
|---|---|
| County | DeKalb County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 901 (2020) |
| Land area | 4.80 sq mi (12.4 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,132 ft (345 m) |
| Coordinates | 34.5326° N, 85.8976° W |
| ZIP code | 35986 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0162075 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Powell
- Rainsville4.4 mi SE
- Shiloh5.0 mi S
- Dutton5.1 mi N
- Sylvania5.7 mi E
- Fyffe5.8 mi S
- Section6.0 mi NW
- Pine Ridge8.7 mi SE
- Lakeview10.7 mi SW
- Pisgah10.9 mi N
- Langston11.1 mi W
- Scottsboro11.5 mi NW
- Henagar11.7 mi NE
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Frequently asked questions about Powell
What county is Powell in?
Powell is in DeKalb County, Alabama.
What is the population of Powell, AL?
901 people lived in Powell at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Powell, AL?
The ZIP code of Powell is 35986.
What is the elevation of Powell?
1,132 feet (345 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Powell?
Rainsville (4.4 mi), Shiloh (5.0 mi), Dutton (5.1 mi), Sylvania (5.7 mi), Fyffe (5.8 mi).
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