Gantt, Alabama

Gantt is a town in Covington County, Alabama, United States. At the 2010 census the population was 222.GeographyGantt is located in northern Covington County at . According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 1.8km2, of which 1.7km2 is land and 0.1km2, or 4.89%, is water. Gantt is located along the west bank of the Conecuh River, at the dam forming Gantt Lake.DemographicsAs of the census of 2000, there were 241 people, 101 households, and 62 families residing in the town. The population density was 374.0 people per square mile (145.4/km²). There were 125 housing units at an average density of 194.0 per square mile (75.4/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 75.93% White, 21.99% Black or African American, 0.83% Native American, 0.41% from other races, and 0.83% from two or more races. 0.83% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.There were 101 households out of which 31.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.5% were married couples living together, 11.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 38.6% were non-families. 34.7% of all households were made up of individuals and 20.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.39 and the average family size was 3.11.