Axson, Georgia facts for kids
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Axson, Georgia
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 Axson, Georgia
Location in Georgia (U.S. state)
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| Country | United States |
| State | Georgia |
| County | Atkinson |
| Elevation | 144 ft (44 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
31624
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| Area code(s) | 912 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2812665 |
Axson is a small community located in Atkinson County, Georgia, in the United States. It is known as an unincorporated community, which means it does not have its own local government like a city or town. It is also a census designated place (CDP), which is an area the U.S. Census Bureau defines for gathering population data.
Axson is found on U.S. Route 82, about 7.1 miles east of Pearson. The community has its own post office with the ZIP code 31624. According to the 2020 census, about 360 people live in Axson.
A Look Back at Axson's History
Axson was once known by a different name: "McDonald's Mill." The community got its current name, Axson, when its post office opened in 1916. It was named after Ellen Axson Wilson, who was the First Lady of the United States. She was the wife of President Woodrow Wilson.
Who Lives in Axson?
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| 2020 | 360 | — | |
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Axson was first counted as a census designated place in the 2020 U.S. Census. This means it was officially recognized as a specific area for population counting in that year.
Population Details from 2020
At the 2020 census, the CDP of Axson had a total population of 360 people. This census helps us understand the different groups of people living in the community.
Most of the people in Axson were non-Hispanic white, making up about 51.67% of the population. About 3.89% of the residents were African American. A significant portion, about 43.89%, were of Hispanic or Latino background. People of Hispanic or Latino origin can be of any race.
