Alabama

Bullock

10,357
2020 population
1870
first census record
16
census records

About Bullock

Bullock, Alabama, first appears in the United States federal census in 1870, when it recorded a population of 24,474. At the most recent census, in 2020, its population stood at 10,357.

Its recorded population peaked at 31,944 in 1900, and has since declined by roughly 68 percent.

On the ground today, 2 documented military engagements have been recorded within the county, among them Battle of Pea Creek — Creek Removal (1836), Battle of Chickasawhay (Second Creek War 1836), and 4 places are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Population by decade

Census YearPopulationChart
202010,357
201010,914
200011,714
199011,042
198010,596
197011,824
196013,462
195016,054
194019,810
193020,016
192025,333
191030,196
190031,944
189027,063
188029,066
187024,474
Source

Population data from the United States decennial census, U.S. Census Bureau (public domain).

Battles & engagements in Bullock

Military engagements that took place in Bullock, Alabama.

Battle of Pea Creek — Creek Removal (1836)
1836
Battle of Chickasawhay (Second Creek War 1836)
1836

Historic places in Bullock

National Register of Historic Places listings in Bullock, Alabama.

Foster House
Union Springs
Sardis Baptist Church
Union Springs
Merritt School
Midway
Browse all Alabamahistoric sites ›

Other counties in Alabama

Explore census history and historic records for more Alabama counties.

WilcoxWinstonAutaugaBaldwinBarbourBibbBlountButlerCalhounChambersCherokeeChiltonChoctawClarkeClayCleburneCoffeeColbertConecuhCoosa
Unlimited access

Everything a full report reveals about Bullock County, Alabama

This page charts the census history of Bullock County, Alabama. A full Aubrey report for an address here pulls together everything the historical record holds about the ground, from the earliest settlement to the twentieth century:

Overview
An interactive map of the location with historic sites, battles and Native heritage plotted, and its full story era by era.
The Land
The historic sites and place names around the location, and how this land was settled and used.
Geology
The bedrock beneath the site, its age and rock type, reaching back millions of years.
LiDAR Terrain
Laser-scanned terrain that reveals earthworks and old features hidden in the landscape.
Conflict & War
The battles, raids and skirmishes fought near here, across every era of American conflict.
The Civil War
The Civil War on this ground, 1861 to 1865: who held it, and the battles, camps and regiments nearby.
The Soldiers
The men who marched from here in the Civil War, named and traced where the record allows.
Native Heritage
The Native nations who held this land, mapped across time from before European contact to today.
Settlement
Who claimed and held this ground, from Indigenous homelands through the colonial powers to the United States.
The Community
How the town grew, who came, and what kind of place it became, traced through the census record.
Rivers & Rail
The rivers, canals and railroads that connected this place between 1830 and 1911.
Notable People
The people born, buried or genuinely tied to this exact place, with their stories.
Historical Maps
Historic maps of the location layered over how it looks today.
Finds & Access
Museum objects tied to the area, and the laws on searching, collecting and access here.
Literature
The old books, county histories and archives that mention this place, quoted with their sources.
Spotlight
A deep dive into the most remarkable, lesser-known history of the place, traced back to the record.
Points of Interest
The most significant historic sites and landmarks near the location, and why they matter.
Timeline
The whole story of the location told era by era, from first peoples to the present day.
First month just $5.99, then $11.99 a month. Unlimited locations, cancel anytime.

Every location is different. Not every section appears for every place, only what the historical record actually holds turns up in a report.

Start your Bullock County, Alabama report
Or see a real report first

Explore Alabama records

Alabamahistory ›NRHP historic sites ›Military engagements ›Notable people from Alabama›

Frequently asked about Bullock

When does Bullock first appear in the US census?
Bullock, Alabama first appears in the federal census in 1870, with a recorded population of 24,474.
What is the population of Bullock?
At the most recent federal census (2020), Bullock had a recorded population of 10,357.
When did Bullock's population peak?
Bullock's recorded population peaked at 31,944 in 1900.
Were any battles fought in Bullock?
2 documented military engagements took place in Bullock, including Battle of Pea Creek — Creek Removal (1836), Battle of Chickasawhay (Second Creek War 1836).
How many historic places are in Bullock?
4 sites are listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Bullock, Alabama.
Aubrey Research

Research the history of any US location

Aubrey searches federal archives, archaeological records, historic registers, and primary sources to build a full historical report for any address or place in the United States.

Research your locationView a free sample report