Banks (Alabama)

Banks is a town in Pike County, Alabama, United States. As of the 2010 census it had a population of 179, down from 224 in 2000. It incorporated in December 1894.GeographyBanks is located at .According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 2.0sqmi, all land.DemographicsThe Deleon Post Office was closed at the end of September 1904 and moved to Banks.2010 Census dataAs of the 2010 Census Banks had a population of 179. The racial and ethic composition of the population was 69.3% white, 24.6% black or African American, 2.2% Native American, 1.1% from some other race, 2.8% reporting two or more races and 1.1% Hispanic or Latino from any race.2000 Census dataAs of the census of 2000, there were 224 people, 92 households, and 62 families residing in the town. The population density was 111.3 people per square mile (43.0/km2). There were 102 housing units at an average density of 50.7 per square mile (19.6/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 84.82% White, 10.27% Black or African American, 1.79% Native American, 0.89% from other races, and 2.23% from two or more races. 0.89% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.