Clayhatchee, Alabama

Clayhatchee is a town in Dale County, Alabama, United States. At the 2010 census the population was 589, up from 501 in 2000. It was incorporated in April 1967. It is part of the Ozark Micropolitan Statistical Area.

Geography

Clayhatchee is located in southwestern Dale County at 31°14′16″N 85°42′46″W / 31.23778°N 85.71278°W / 31.23778; -85.71278 (31.237743, -85.712679), between Claybank Creek to the west and the Choctawhatchee River to the east. Alabama State Route 92 passes through the center of town, leading east 20 miles (32 km) to Dothan (via U.S. Route 84) and northwest 10 miles (16 km) to Enterprise (via AL 167). Alabama State Route 85 leads north from Clayhatchee 5 miles (8 km) to Daleville and southwest 17 miles (27 km) to Geneva.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Clayhatchee has a total area of 2.72 square miles (7.04 km²), all land.

Demographics

As of the census of 2000, there were 501 people, 222 households, and 152 families residing in the town. The population density was 183.9 people per square mile (71.1/km²). There were 267 housing units at an average density of 98.0 per square mile (37.9/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 92.42% white, 4.19% black or African American, 0.60% Native American, 0.80% Asian, 0.20% from other races, and 1.80% from two or more races. 1.80% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.