Dewy Rose, Georgia facts for kids
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Dewy Rose, Georgia
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 Dewy Rose, Georgia
Location in Georgia (U.S. state)
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| Country | United States |
| State | Georgia |
| County | Elbert |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.68 sq mi (4.34 km2) |
| • Land | 1.67 sq mi (4.32 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km2) |
| Elevation | 732 ft (223 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 161 |
| • Density | 96.46/sq mi (37.24/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
30634
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| Area code(s) | 706 & 762 |
| GNIS feature ID | 355485 |
Dewy Rose is a small community in Elbert County, Georgia, in the United States. It is an unincorporated community, which means it doesn't have its own local government like a city. It is also a census-designated place (CDP), which is an area defined by the government just for counting people.
In 2020, about 161 people lived in Dewy Rose. The community has its own post office with the ZIP code 30634. A main road, Georgia State Route 17, passes right through the area.
The Story of Dewy Rose
A post office first opened in Dewy Rose way back in 1882. The community's name has a charming story behind it. People say it was named after a beautiful, dewy rose that the postmaster's daughter found.
How Many People Live in Dewy Rose?
Dewy Rose was first officially counted as a census-designated place in the 2010 U.S. census.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2010 | 154 | — | |
| 2020 | 161 | 4.5% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 2010 2020 |
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In 2010, the population was 154 people. By the 2020 census, the number of people living in Dewy Rose had grown slightly to 161.
