East Griffin, Georgia facts for kids
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East Griffin, Georgia
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Location in Spalding County and the state of Georgia
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| Country | United States |
| State | Georgia |
| County | Spalding |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.45 sq mi (3.76 km2) |
| • Land | 1.43 sq mi (3.70 km2) |
| • Water | 0.02 sq mi (0.06 km2) |
| Elevation | 873 ft (266 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,561 |
| • Density | 1,092.37/sq mi (421.78/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| FIPS code | 13-25440 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0331620 |
East Griffin is a small place in Spalding County, Georgia, in the United States. It is known as an "unincorporated community." This means it's a group of homes and businesses that isn't officially a city or town with its own local government.
It is also a "census-designated place" (CDP). This is a special area the U.S. Census Bureau defines for counting people. It helps them gather information about places that aren't official cities. In 2020, about 1,561 people lived in East Griffin.
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Exploring East Griffin's Location
East Griffin is located in the state of Georgia. It sits in the central part of Spalding County. Its exact coordinates are 33 degrees 14 minutes 21 seconds North and 84 degrees 14 minutes 2 seconds West.
How Big is East Griffin?
The total area of East Griffin is about 1.45 square miles (3.76 square kilometers). Most of this area is land. Only a very small part, about 0.02 square miles (0.06 square kilometers), is water.
Who Lives in East Griffin?
Demographics is the study of people in a certain area. It looks at things like how many people live there and what groups they belong to. East Griffin's population has changed over the years.
Population Changes Over Time
East Griffin first appeared in the U.S. Census in 1950. At that time, about 1,539 people lived there. The population grew to 1,715 by 1960. It then went down a bit in the 1970s and 1980s.
In 2000, there were 1,635 people. By 2010, the number dropped to 1,451. However, the population grew again to 1,561 people in the 2020 census.
Different Backgrounds of Residents
East Griffin is home to people from many different backgrounds. In 2020, most residents were White, making up about 61% of the population. African Americans made up about 26% of the population.
There are also people who identify as Native American, Asian, or from other races. About 4% of residents identify as being of mixed race. People of Hispanic or Latino background make up about 7% of the population. They can be of any race.
See also
In Spanish: East Griffin para niños
