Higdon, Alabama
# Higdon, Alabama

Higdon is an unincorporated community in Jackson County, Alabama, United States.

## History

A post office called Higdon has been in operation since 1882. The community bears the name of its first postmaster.

## Geography

Higdon is located on top of Sand Mountain.

Higdon covers an area of 10.205 square miles (26.43 $km^2),$ all land.

### Major highways

* State Route 71

## Demographics

As of the census of 2010, there were 1,398 people. The population density was 354.8 persons per square mile. The racial makeup of the town was 95.5% White, 0.2% Black and 2.1% from two or more races. 0.9% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

In Higdon, the population was spread out, with 26.1% under the age of 18 and 13.2% who were 64 years of age or older. Marriage status: 15.1% never married, 71.9% now married, 3.8% widowed, and 9.2% divorced.

The per capita income for Higdon was $14,341. About 7.1% of the population were below the poverty line.

## Education

Higdon is home to North Sand Mountain School, which is part of the Jackson County School System.

