Bronwood, Georgia facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Bronwood, Georgia
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Location in Terrell County and the state of Georgia
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| 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
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| • 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
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| Area code(s) | 229 |
| FIPS code | 13-10860 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0354864 |
Bronwood is a small town located in Terrell County, Georgia, in the United States. In 2020, about 334 people lived there. It is part of the larger Albany metropolitan area.
History of Bronwood
Bronwood started out with a different name! In 1858, when a railroad line was built through the area, it was called "Brown's Station." This name came from a railroad official named Mr. Brown.
Later, in 1883, the government of Georgia officially recognized the place as a town. They decided to call it "Bronwood." The town's boundaries were set to extend one mile in every direction from the old train station.
Where is Bronwood?
Bronwood is located in the southwestern part of Georgia. You can find it at these coordinates: 31°49′51″N 84°21′50″W / 31.83083°N 84.36389°W.
The town is quite small in terms of land area. It covers about 0.8 square miles (which is about 2.05 square kilometers), and all of it is land. There are no large bodies of water within the town limits.
Some nearby cities include Dawson, which is only six miles away. Americus is about 21 miles from Bronwood, and Albany is about 25 miles away.
People in Bronwood
The population of Bronwood has changed over the years. Here's a look at how many people have lived there according to the U.S. Census:
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| 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 1850-1870 1870-1880 1890-1910 1920-1930 1940 1950 1960 1970 1980 1990 2000 2010 |
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In 2020, the town had a population of 334 people. This was an increase from 225 people in 2010.
The table below shows the different racial and ethnic groups living in Bronwood. The U.S. Census counts Hispanic/Latino as an ethnic group, meaning people can be of any race and also be Hispanic/Latino.
| Race / Ethnicity (NH = Non-Hispanic) | Pop 2010 | Pop 2020 | % 2010 | % 2020 |
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| White alone (NH) | 62 | 92 | 27.56% | 27.54% |
| Black or African American alone (NH) | 155 | 216 | 68.89% | 64.67% |
| Native American or Alaska Native alone (NH) | 0 | 0 | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Asian alone (NH) | 0 | 0 | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Pacific Islander alone (NH) | 0 | 0 | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Some Other Race alone (NH) | 0 | 0 | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Mixed Race or Multi-Racial (NH) | 0 | 8 | 0.00% | 2.40% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 8 | 18 | 3.56% | 5.39% |
| Total | 225 | 334 | 100.00% | 100.00% |
See also
- In Spanish: Bronwood (Georgia) para niños
