Denton, Georgia facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Denton, Georgia
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Denton City Hall
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Location in Jeff Davis County and the state of Georgia
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| Country | United States |
| State | Georgia |
| County | Jeff Davis |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.54 sq mi (3.99 km2) |
| • Land | 1.52 sq mi (3.94 km2) |
| • Water | 0.02 sq mi (0.05 km2) |
| Elevation | 262 ft (80 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 189 |
| • Density | 124.34/sq mi (48.00/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
31532
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| Area code(s) | 912 |
| FIPS code | 13-22388 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0313447 |
Denton is a small city located in Jeff Davis County, Georgia, in the United States. In 2020, about 189 people lived there.
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Denton's History: How It Started
When Was Denton Established?
Denton officially became a town in 1911. This happened when the Georgia General Assembly, which is like Georgia's state government, made it an official "Town of Denton."
Who Was Denton Named After?
It is believed that the community was named after Samuel Denton. He was one of the very first people to settle in the area.
Where Is Denton Located?
Understanding Denton's Location
Denton is in the state of Georgia. You can find it at these coordinates: 31 degrees, 43 minutes, 22 seconds North and 82 degrees, 41 minutes, 47 seconds West. This helps pinpoint its exact spot on a map.
How Big Is Denton?
According to the United States Census Bureau, Denton covers an area of about 1.5 square miles (or 3.9 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Who Lives in Denton?
What Are Demographics?
Demographics is a way to study the population of a place. It looks at how many people live there and how that number changes over time.
Denton's Population Over the Years
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1930 | 215 | — | |
| 1940 | 254 | 18.1% | |
| 1950 | 273 | 7.5% | |
| 1960 | 255 | −6.6% | |
| 1970 | 244 | −4.3% | |
| 1980 | 286 | 17.2% | |
| 1990 | 335 | 17.1% | |
| 2000 | 269 | −19.7% | |
| 2010 | 250 | −7.1% | |
| 2020 | 189 | −24.4% | |
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In 2020, the population of Denton was 189 people. This was a decrease from 250 people in 2010. The population has changed quite a bit over the decades.
See also
In Spanish: Denton (Georgia) para niños
