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Collins, Georgia
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Southern live oak and farmhouse near Collins
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Location in Tattnall County and the state of Georgia
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| Country | United States |
| State | Georgia |
| County | Tattnall |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.03 sq mi (2.68 km2) |
| • Land | 1.02 sq mi (2.64 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.04 km2) |
| Elevation | 230 ft (70 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 540 |
| • Density | 529.41/sq mi (204.41/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
30421
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| Area code(s) | 912 |
| FIPS code | 13-17832 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0312845 |
Collins is a small city in Tattnall County, Georgia, in the United States. In 2020, about 540 people lived there.
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History of Collins
The area where Collins is located has had a post office since 1890. A post office helps people send and receive mail.
In 1894, the Georgia General Assembly officially made Collins a town. This means it became a recognized place with its own local government. Later, in 1905, it became a city. The community was named after Perry Collins, who was one of the first people to settle there.
Geography of Collins
Collins is located in the eastern part of Georgia. Its exact location is 32°00′43″N 82°6′36″W / 32.01194°N 82.11000°W. These numbers are like an address on a map, showing its latitude and longitude.
The city covers a total area of about 2.6 square kilometers (1.0 square mile). Almost all of this area is land. There is only a very small amount of water, about 0.04 square kilometers (0.01 square miles).
Population of Collins
The population of Collins has changed over the years. Here is a list of how many people lived in Collins during different census years:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 327 | — | |
| 1920 | 505 | 54.4% | |
| 1930 | 510 | 1.0% | |
| 1940 | 712 | 39.6% | |
| 1950 | 638 | −10.4% | |
| 1960 | 565 | −11.4% | |
| 1970 | 574 | 1.6% | |
| 1980 | 639 | 11.3% | |
| 1990 | 528 | −17.4% | |
| 2000 | 528 | 0.0% | |
| 2010 | 584 | 10.6% | |
| 2020 | 540 | −7.5% | |
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In the year 2000, there were 528 people living in Collins. These people lived in 237 different homes. By 2020, the population was 540 people.
Education in Collins
Collins has schools for younger students. Collins Elementary School and Collins Middle School are both located on Main Street.
These public schools are part of the Tattnall County School System in Georgia. More than 300 elementary students and 100 middle school students attend these schools.
See also
In Spanish: Collins (Georgia) para niños
