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Dudley, Georgia
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Location in Laurens County and the state of Georgia
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| Country | United States |
| State | Georgia |
| County | Laurens |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.42 sq mi (8.86 km2) |
| • Land | 3.41 sq mi (8.83 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.03 km2) |
| Elevation | 335 ft (102 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 593 |
| • Density | 174.00/sq mi (67.17/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
31022
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| Area code(s) | 478 |
| FIPS code | 13-24488 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0355563 |
Dudley is a city in Laurens County, Georgia, United States. The population was 571 at the 2010 census, up from 447 in 2000. It is part of the Dublin Micropolitan Statistical Area.
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History
The city was named for Senator Dudley Mays Hughes.
Geography
Dudley is located at 32°32′18″N 83°4′34″W / 32.53833°N 83.07611°W (32.538345, -83.076179).
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 3.1 square miles (8.0 km2), of which, 3.1 square miles (8.0 km2) of it is land and 0.32% is water.
Northwest Laurens Elementary School is located in Dudley.
Dudley offers a membership community center complete with in ground pool and tennis courts.
Northwood Trail Subdivision is located in Dudley, and has grown into one of the town's largest and most populated neighborhoods. Located off of highway 338, Northwood Trail is just minutes away from the elementary school, making it one of the more desirable locations in Laurens county for families with young children. The subdivision's homes range in price from $165,000-$250,000,and are settled upon large lots.
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 302 | — | |
| 1920 | 227 | −24.8% | |
| 1930 | 252 | 11.0% | |
| 1940 | 259 | 2.8% | |
| 1950 | 272 | 5.0% | |
| 1960 | 360 | 32.4% | |
| 1970 | 423 | 17.5% | |
| 1980 | 425 | 0.5% | |
| 1990 | 430 | 1.2% | |
| 2000 | 447 | 4.0% | |
| 2010 | 571 | 27.7% | |
| 2020 | 593 | 3.9% | |
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2020 census
| Race | Num. | Perc. |
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| White (non-Hispanic) | 476 | 80.27% |
| Black or African American (non-Hispanic) | 94 | 15.85% |
| Native American | 3 | 0.51% |
| Other/Mixed | 14 | 2.36% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 | 1.01% |
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 593 people, 273 households, and 196 families residing in the city.
Education
Northwest Laurens Elementary School, a part of Laurens County Schools, is located in Dudley.
See also
In Spanish: Dudley (Georgia) para niños
