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Doerun, Georgia
Doerun City Hall
Doerun City Hall
Location in Colquitt County and the state of Georgia
Location in Colquitt County and the state of Georgia
Country United States
State Georgia
County Colquitt
Area
 • Total 1.30 sq mi (3.37 km2)
 • Land 1.28 sq mi (3.33 km2)
 • Water 0.02 sq mi (0.04 km2)
Elevation
397 ft (121 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 738
 • Density 574.77/sq mi (221.85/km2)
Time zone UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
31744
Area code(s) 229
FIPS code 13-23284
GNIS feature ID 0313522

Doerun is a city in Colquitt County, Georgia, United States. The population was 738 in 2020.

History

A post office called Doerun has been in operation since 1895. The Georgia General Assembly incorporated the place in 1899 as the "Town of Doerun". The community was named for a deer run near the original town site.

Geography

Doerun is located at 31°19′12″N 83°55′0″W / 31.32000°N 83.91667°W / 31.32000; -83.91667 (31.320046, -83.916675). According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.3 square miles (3.4 km2), of which 1.3 square miles (3.4 km2) is land and 0.79% is water.

Demographics

Historical population
Census Pop.
1900 325
1910 630 93.8%
1920 919 45.9%
1930 719 −21.8%
1940 832 15.7%
1950 902 8.4%
1960 1,037 15.0%
1970 1,157 11.6%
1980 1,062 −8.2%
1990 899 −15.3%
2000 828 −7.9%
2010 774 −6.5%
2020 738 −4.7%
U.S. Decennial Census

As of the census of 2000, there were 828 people, 343 households, and 221 families residing in the city. By 2020, its population was 738.

Education

Doerun Elementary School
Doerun Elementary School

Doerun Elementary School (DES) is located within the city limits of Doerun. DES is administered by the Colquitt County School District. Doerun is also served by Colquitt County High School. Principal is Mrs. Kati Stephan, a former teacher of Doerun Elementary.

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