Camak, Georgia facts for kids
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Camak, Georgia
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Location in Warren County and the state of Georgia
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| Country | United States |
| State | Georgia |
| County | Warren |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.79 sq mi (2.06 km2) |
| • Land | 0.79 sq mi (2.05 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 581 ft (177 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 141 |
| • Density | 178.03/sq mi (68.71/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
30807
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| Area code(s) | 706 |
| FIPS code | 13-12512 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0331311 |
Camak is a small town in Warren County, Georgia, United States. It's located right off Interstate 20. This highway connects big cities like Atlanta and Augusta. In 2020, about 141 people lived in Camak. It's a quiet place with a rich history.
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History of Camak
Camak became an official town in 1898. The Georgia General Assembly made it a town. Its borders stretched out half a mile from the Georgia Railroad station. The town was named after a man named James Camak. He was important in building railroads. His old home, the Camak House in Athens, is now a historic site. It's listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Where is Camak?
Camak is located in the eastern part of Georgia. Its exact coordinates are 33.453039 degrees North and -82.648287 degrees West. This means it's in the Northern Hemisphere and Western Hemisphere. The town covers a total area of about 0.8 square miles (2.06 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water.
People of Camak
The number of people living in Camak has changed over the years. In 1900, there were 115 residents. The population grew to 379 by 1950. Since then, it has slowly decreased. In 2020, the population was 141 people.
Population Changes Over Time
Here's how the population of Camak has changed:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 115 | — | |
| 1910 | 241 | 109.6% | |
| 1920 | 303 | 25.7% | |
| 1930 | 345 | 13.9% | |
| 1940 | 360 | 4.3% | |
| 1950 | 379 | 5.3% | |
| 1960 | 285 | −24.8% | |
| 1970 | 224 | −21.4% | |
| 1980 | 283 | 26.3% | |
| 1990 | 220 | −22.3% | |
| 2000 | 165 | −25.0% | |
| 2010 | 138 | −16.4% | |
| 2020 | 141 | 2.2% | |
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Who Lives in Camak?
The people of Camak come from different backgrounds. In 2020, about 42.55% of residents were White. About 49.65% were Black or African American. There were also small numbers of Native American and Asian residents. A small percentage of people identified as being of mixed race. About 2.84% of the population was Hispanic or Latino. This shows Camak is a diverse community.
See also
In Spanish: Camak (Georgia) para niños
