kids encyclopedia robot

Bronwood, Georgia facts for kids

Kids Encyclopedia Facts
Quick facts for kids
Bronwood, Georgia
Location in Terrell County and the state of Georgia
Location in Terrell County and the state of Georgia
Country United States
State Georgia
County Terrell
Area
 • Total 0.79 sq mi (2.05 km2)
 • Land 0.79 sq mi (2.05 km2)
 • Water 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
367 ft (112 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 334
 • Density 422.78/sq mi (163.16/km2)
Time zone UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP codes
31726, 39826
Area code(s) 229
FIPS code 13-10860
GNIS feature ID 0354864

Bronwood is a town in Terrell County, Georgia, United States. As of the 2020 census, the city had a population of 334.

It is part of the Albany, Georgia Metropolitan Statistical Area.

Geography

Bronwood is located at 31°49′51″N 84°21′50″W / 31.83083°N 84.36389°W / 31.83083; -84.36389 (31.830959, -84.363942).

The closest cities are Dawson (six miles away), Americus 21 miles and Albany 25 miles.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 0.8 square miles (2.1 km2), all land.

Demographics

Historical population
Census Pop.
1890 406
1900 359 −11.6%
1910 465 29.5%
1920 520 11.8%
1930 485 −6.7%
1940 437 −9.9%
1950 337 −22.9%
1960 400 18.7%
1970 500 25.0%
1980 524 4.8%
1990 513 −2.1%
2000 513 0.0%
2010 225 −56.1%
2020 334 48.4%
U.S. Decennial Census

As of the census of 2000, there were 513 people, 186 households, and 124 families residing in the town. The population density was 648.7 people per square mile (250.7/km2). There were 203 housing units at an average density of 256.7 per square mile (99.2/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 33.53% White, 65.69% African American, 0.39% Native American, and 0.39% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.17% of the population.

There were 186 households, out of which 36.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 38.7% were married couples living together, 23.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.8% were non-families. 31.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.67 and the average family size was 3.35.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 33.1% under the age of 18, 8.2% from 18 to 24, 25.0% from 25 to 44, 18.3% from 45 to 64, and 15.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females, there were 83.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 70.6 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $20,250, and the median income for a family was $28,750. Males had a median income of $25,446 versus $16,719 for females. The per capita income for the town was $12,140. About 26.3% of families and 25.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 29.2% of those under age 18 and 38.2% of those age 65 or over.

See also

Kids robot.svg In Spanish: Bronwood (Georgia) para niños

kids search engine
Bronwood, Georgia Facts for Kids. Kiddle Encyclopedia.