Coleman, Georgia facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Coleman, Georgia
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Coleman in 2012.
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Location in Randolph County and the state of Georgia
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| Country | United States |
| State | Georgia |
| County | Randolph |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.62 sq mi (1.60 km2) |
| • Land | 0.61 sq mi (1.59 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km2) |
| Elevation | 400 ft (122 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 116 |
| • Density | 189.54/sq mi (73.16/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP codes |
31736, 39836
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| Area code(s) | 229 |
| FIPS code | 13-17580 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0312820 |
Coleman is a small community in Randolph County, Georgia, in the United States. It used to be an official city but is now known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area the government tracks for population information, even though it's not an official city anymore. In 2020, about 116 people lived there. The city government was officially ended on January 1, 2007.
History of Coleman
The community of Coleman got its name from Andy Coleman. He was the first person to own the land where the town was built. In 1889, the government of Georgia officially made Coleman a "Town." Its borders stretched out half a mile from the South Western Railroad station.
Where is Coleman?
Coleman is located in the state of Georgia. You can find it at these coordinates: 31.672794 degrees North and -84.890269 degrees West.
The United States Census Bureau says that Coleman covers a total area of about 1.6 square kilometers (0.62 square miles). Most of this area is land, with a very small part being water.
People in Coleman
The population of Coleman has changed over the years. Here's a look at how many people have lived there during different census counts:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1890 | 211 | — | |
| 1900 | 263 | 24.6% | |
| 1910 | 354 | 34.6% | |
| 1920 | 342 | −3.4% | |
| 1930 | 400 | 17.0% | |
| 1940 | 270 | −32.5% | |
| 1950 | 295 | 9.3% | |
| 1960 | 220 | −25.4% | |
| 1970 | 168 | −23.6% | |
| 1980 | 164 | −2.4% | |
| 1990 | 137 | −16.5% | |
| 2000 | 149 | 8.8% | |
| 2010 | 127 | −14.8% | |
| 2020 | 116 | −8.7% | |
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In the year 2000, Coleman was counted as a town. After it stopped being an official city in 2007, it was then counted as a "census-designated place" for the 2010 and 2020 counts.
Here's a breakdown of the different groups of people living in Coleman over the years:
| Group | Pop 2000 | Pop 2010 | Pop 2020 | % 2000 | % 2010 | % 2020 |
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| White (not Hispanic/Latino) | 57 | 41 | 33 | 38.26% | 32.28% | 28.45% |
| Black or African American (not Hispanic/Latino) | 92 | 83 | 74 | 61.74% | 65.35% | 63.79% |
| Native American or Alaska Native (not Hispanic/Latino) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Asian (not Hispanic/Latino) | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.86% |
| Pacific Islander (not Hispanic/Latino) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Other (not Hispanic/Latino) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Mixed race (not Hispanic/Latino) | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0.00% | 0.00% | 5.17% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0 | 3 | 2 | 0.00% | 2.36% | 1.72% |
| Total | 149 | 127 | 116 | 100.00% | 100.00% | 100.00% |
In 2000, there were 149 people living in Coleman, with 66 households and 34 families. By 2010, the population had gone down to 127 people. In 2020, it decreased again to 116 people.
Images for kids
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Coleman Town Hall
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Coleman Post Office (ZIP code: 39836)
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Coleman Volunteer Fire Department
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See also
In Spanish: Coleman (Georgia) para niños
