Clermont, Georgia facts for kids
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Clermont, Georgia
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Location in Hall County and the state of Georgia
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| Country | United States | ||
| State | Georgia | ||
| County | Hall | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 2.97 sq mi (7.69 km2) | ||
| • Land | 2.95 sq mi (7.64 km2) | ||
| • Water | 0.02 sq mi (0.04 km2) | ||
| Elevation | 1,401 ft (427 m) | ||
| Population
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| • Total | 1,021 | ||
| • Density | 345.98/sq mi (133.60/km2) | ||
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) | ||
| ZIP code |
30527
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| Area code(s) | 770 | ||
| FIPS code | 13-16796 | ||
| GNIS feature ID | 2406277 | ||
Clermont is a small town located in Hall County, Georgia, in the United States. In 2020, about 1,021 people lived there. It is part of the larger Gainesville metropolitan area.
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History of Clermont
Clermont used to have a different name! It was first called "Dip" when a post office opened there in 1892. Later, in 1905, its name was changed to Clermont. The town officially became the "Town of Clermont" in 1913. Its original boundaries stretched out one mile from the center of King and Main streets.
Where is Clermont Located?
Clermont is found in the northern part of Hall County. A main road, U.S. Route 129, goes right through the town. This road can take you north to Cleveland (about 9 miles away) or south to Gainesville (about 15 miles away). Gainesville is the main city of Hall County. Two other state roads, Georgia State Route 283 and Georgia State Route 284, also meet in Clermont.
The town covers a total area of about 7.7 square kilometers (about 2.97 square miles). Most of this area is land, with only a tiny bit (about 0.04 square kilometers) being water.
How Many People Live in Clermont?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1920 | 332 | — | |
| 1930 | 328 | −1.2% | |
| 1940 | 297 | −9.5% | |
| 1950 | 323 | 8.8% | |
| 1960 | 268 | −17.0% | |
| 1970 | 290 | 8.2% | |
| 1980 | 300 | 3.4% | |
| 1990 | 402 | 34.0% | |
| 2000 | 419 | 4.2% | |
| 2010 | 875 | 108.8% | |
| 2020 | 1,021 | 16.7% | |
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In 2000, there were 419 people living in Clermont. These people lived in 161 homes, and 124 of those were families. The population density was about 434 people per square mile.
About 35% of the homes had children under 18 living there. Most homes (63%) were married couples. About 11% of homes had a female head of household without a husband. About 18% of homes were individuals living alone.
The people in Clermont are of different ages. About 25% were under 18 years old. About 31% were between 25 and 44 years old. About 12% were 65 years or older. The average age in town was 35 years.
In 2000, most people living in Clermont were White (about 96%). There were also small percentages of African American, Native American, and Asian residents. About 1% of the population identified as being of two or more races. A small number (less than 1%) were Hispanic or Latino.
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Main Street (SR 284)
See also
In Spanish: Clermont (Georgia) para niños
