Between, Georgia facts for kids
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Between, Georgia
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Between, Georgia
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Location in Walton County and the state of Georgia
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| Country | United States |
| State | Georgia |
| County | Walton |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.19 sq mi (3.07 km2) |
| • Land | 1.18 sq mi (3.06 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km2) |
| Elevation | 961 ft (293 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 402 |
| • Density | 340.39/sq mi (131.39/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
30655
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| Area code(s) | 470/678/770 |
| FIPS code | 13-07640 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0311261 |
Between is a small town located in Walton County, Georgia, in the United States. In 2020, a count of the people living there, called a census, showed that 402 people called Between home.
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History of Between, Georgia
The first people to settle permanently in the area that is now Between arrived in the 1850s. The town officially became a town, or was incorporated, in 1908. This happened because the Georgia General Assembly, which is like Georgia's state government, passed a law.
Why Is It Called Between?
Many people think the town is named "Between" because it's located in the middle of two bigger cities: Atlanta and Athens. It's also found between Loganville and Monroe, which are the two largest cities in Walton County.
The real story is a bit different. People living in the area didn't want to become part of Loganville or Monroe. So, they worked together to create their own town. They had trouble picking a name for their new town. In the end, they chose the simplest name that made sense: Between.
Geography and Location of Between
Between is located at 33°48′50″N 83°48′33″W / 33.81389°N 83.80917°W. This is its exact spot on a map.
The United States Census Bureau is a group that collects information about people and places in the U.S. According to them, the town of Between covers about 0.9 square miles (2.3 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Population and People of Between
The number of people living in Between has changed over many years. The table below shows how the population has grown or shrunk during different census years.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 104 | — | |
| 1920 | 101 | −2.9% | |
| 1930 | 106 | 5.0% | |
| 1940 | 115 | 8.5% | |
| 1950 | 120 | 4.3% | |
| 1960 | 80 | −33.3% | |
| 1970 | 94 | 17.5% | |
| 1980 | 87 | −7.4% | |
| 1990 | 82 | −5.7% | |
| 2000 | 148 | 80.5% | |
| 2010 | 296 | 100.0% | |
| 2020 | 402 | 35.8% | |
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Population Details from 2000
In the year 2000, there were 148 people living in Between. These people lived in 61 different homes, and 42 of these were families. The town had about 170 people per square mile.
Most of the people in Between were White (96.62%). A smaller group (3.38%) were African American. About 0.68% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Out of the 61 homes, about 23% had children under 18 living there. Most homes (59%) were married couples living together. Some homes (6.6%) had a female head of household without a husband.
The average home had about 2.43 people. The average family had about 2.98 people.
Population Details from 2010
The 2010 census showed that Between was growing. Its population had reached 296 people. This made it the fourth largest of the seven towns in Walton County.
Here are some facts from the 2010 census:
- About 48.3% of the people were male, and 51.6% were female.
- About 10% of the people were aged 0-4 years.
- About 20.6% were aged 5-17 years.
- About 59.8% were aged 18-64 years.
- About 9.5% were aged 65 years or older.
- About 90.8% of the people were White.
- About 7.4% were African-American.
- About 3.3% were Hispanic.
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Between, Georgia
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Location in Walton County and the state of Georgia
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In Spanish: Between para niños
