Hissop, Alabama
Hissop is a census-designated place and unincorporated community in Coosa County, Alabama, United States. Its population was 209 as of the 2020 census.
Demographics
| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 209 | — | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
2020 census
| Race | Num. | Perc. |
|---|---|---|
| White (non-Hispanic) | 46 | 22.01% |
| Black or African American (non-Hispanic) | 156 | 74.64% |
| Other/Mixed | 3 | 1.44% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 | 1.91% |
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 209 people, 203 households, and 80 families residing in the CDP.
History
A post office was established as Hissop in 1880, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1990. The community was named after the biblical plant Ezov, usually translated as hyssop.
References
- ^ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved October 29, 2021.
- ^ "Hissop". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior.
- ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2016.
- ^ "Explore Census Data". data.census.gov. Retrieved December 18, 2021.
- ^ "Coosa County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved October 1, 2014.
- ^ Mann, Joel F. (January 1, 2005). An International Glossary of Place Name Elements. Scarecrow Press. p. 77. ISBN 978-0-8108-5040-8.
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| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |
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