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Bibb County, Alabama is a county of the U. S. state of Alabama. Its name is in honor of William W. Bibb, a Governor of Alabama. As of 2000 the population is 20,826. Compare over 44000 Medicare - Mediciad. Its county seat is Centreville and it's a "prohibition" or dry county.

History

Cahawba County was established on February 7, 1818, named for the Cahawba River, (now more commonly "Cahaba River"), ultimately from the Choctaw for "water above. " In 1820, it was renamed Bibb County.

Geography

According to the U. S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 1,622 km² (626 mi²). As of 2000 the population was 17,185. 1,614 km² (623 mi²) of it is land and 8 km² (3 mi²) of it (0. 50%) is water.

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Adjacent counties

Demographics

As of the census² of 2000, there were 20,826 people, 7,421 households, and 5,580 families residing in the county. The population density was 13/km² (33/mi²). It is named in honor of Confederate Colonel Stephen F. There were 8,345 housing units at an average density of 5/km² (13/mi²). The racial makeup of the county was 76. 66% White, 22. 20% Black or African American, 0. 24% Native American, 0. 08% Asian, 0. All That Glitters. 01% Pacific Islander, 0. 29% from other races, and 0. 51% from two or more races. 1.