Davisboro, Georgia facts for kids
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Davisboro, Georgia
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Location in Washington County and the state of Georgia
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| Country | United States |
| State | Georgia |
| County | Washington |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.06 sq mi (7.91 km2) |
| • Land | 3.05 sq mi (7.90 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km2) |
| Elevation | 302 ft (92 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,832 |
| • Density | 600.46/sq mi (231.80/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
31018
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| Area code(s) | 478 |
| FIPS code | 13-21800 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0355454 |
Davisboro is a city in Washington County, Georgia, in the United States. In 2020, about 1,832 people lived there.
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History of Davisboro
How Davisboro Got Its Name
A post office opened in Davisboro in 1821. A post office is where you send and receive mail. The town was probably named after an early settler whose last name was Davis.
Becoming an Official Town
The Georgia General Assembly, which is like the state's government, officially made Davisboro a "Town" in 1894. This means it became a recognized place with its own local government.
Geography of Davisboro
Where is Davisboro Located?
Davisboro is located at 32 degrees, 58 minutes, 48 seconds North and 82 degrees, 36 minutes, 32 seconds West. This helps people find it on a map.
Size of the City
According to the United States Census Bureau, which collects information about people and places in the U.S., Davisboro covers a total area of about 3.1 square miles (or 7.9 square kilometers). Almost all of this area is land.
Population and People
How Many People Live Here?
The population of Davisboro has changed over the years. Here's how many people lived there during different census years:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 131 | — | |
| 1890 | 224 | 71.0% | |
| 1900 | 387 | 72.8% | |
| 1910 | 589 | 52.2% | |
| 1920 | 653 | 10.9% | |
| 1930 | 654 | 0.2% | |
| 1940 | 533 | −18.5% | |
| 1950 | 469 | −12.0% | |
| 1960 | 417 | −11.1% | |
| 1970 | 476 | 14.1% | |
| 1980 | 433 | −9.0% | |
| 1990 | 407 | −6.0% | |
| 2000 | 1,544 | 279.4% | |
| 2010 | 2,010 | 30.2% | |
| 2020 | 1,832 | −8.9% | |
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In 2010, the population was 2,010 people. By 2020, it had changed to 1,832 people.
Who Lives in Davisboro?
The people living in Davisboro come from different backgrounds. In 2020, most residents were Black or African American (about 69.5%), and about 26.9% were White. A smaller number of people identified as Hispanic or Latino, or as having mixed racial backgrounds.
See also
Learn more about Davisboro in Spanish: Davisboro (Georgia) para niños
