Doerun, Georgia facts for kids
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Doerun, Georgia
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Doerun City Hall
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Location in Colquitt County and the state of Georgia
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| 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
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| • Total | 738 |
| • Density | 574.77/sq mi (221.85/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
31744
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| Area code(s) | 229 |
| FIPS code | 13-23284 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0313522 |
Doerun is a small city located in Colquitt County, Georgia, in the United States. In 2020, about 738 people lived there. It's a quiet place with a friendly community feel.
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The Story of Doerun
Doerun got its name from a "deer run," which was a path deer used to take near where the town first started. A post office opened here in 1895. Just a few years later, in 1899, the state government of Georgia officially recognized Doerun as a town. This meant it could have its own local government.
Where is Doerun Located?
Doerun is located in the southern part of Georgia. Its exact spot on a map is 31.320046 degrees North and -83.916675 degrees West. The city covers a total area of about 1.3 square miles (3.37 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a very small part being water.
Who Lives in Doerun?
| Historical population | |||
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| 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% | |
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Every ten years, the United States counts its population. This is called a census. In the year 2000, there were 828 people living in Doerun. These people made up 343 households, with 221 of them being families. By the time of the 2020 census, the population had changed slightly to 738 people.
Schools in Doerun
Doerun has its own school for younger students called Doerun Elementary School (DES). This school is managed by the Colquitt County School District. After elementary school, students from Doerun attend Colquitt County High School. The principal of the high school, Kati Stephan, used to be a teacher at Doerun Elementary.
See also
In Spanish: Doerun (Georgia) para niños
