Slocomb, Alabama

Slocomb is a city in Geneva County, Alabama, United States. It is part of the Dothan, Alabama Metropolitan Statistical Area. At the 2010 census the population was 1,980. The community is named after postmaster Frank W. Slocomb.Slocomb incorporated in 1901. Slocomb calls itself the "home of the tomato." Their school mascot is the "Redtop". (Slocomb High School)GeographySlocomb is located at.According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 9.5sqmi, all land.DemographicsAs of the census of 2010, there were 1,980 people, 816 households, and 554 families residing in the city. The population density was 208.4 people per square mile (80.5/km²). There were 955 housing units at an average density of 100.5 per square mile (38.8/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 72.2% White, 22.6% Black or African American, 0.8% Native American, 0.1% Asian, 2.6% from other races, and 1.7% from two or more races. 4.7% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.