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Denton, Georgia
Denton City Hall
Denton City Hall
Location in Jeff Davis County and the state of Georgia
Location in Jeff Davis County and the state of Georgia
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
 (2020)
 • Total 189
 • Density 124.34/sq mi (48.00/km2)
Time zone UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
31532
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.

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

Historical population
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%
U.S. Decennial Census

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.

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