Flemington, Georgia facts for kids
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Flemington, Georgia
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Flemington City Hall
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Location in Liberty County and the state of Georgia
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| Country | United States |
| State | Georgia |
| County | Liberty |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4.77 sq mi (12.35 km2) |
| • Land | 4.77 sq mi (12.34 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 20 ft (6 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 825 |
| • Density | 173.10/sq mi (66.84/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
31313
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| Area code(s) | 912 |
| FIPS code | 13-30088 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0355840 |
Flemington is a small city in Liberty County, Georgia, in the United States. It is part of the larger Hinesville-Fort Stewart area. In 2020, about 825 people lived there.
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Flemington's History
Flemington got its name from William Fleming, who was an early settler in the area. A post office opened in Flemington in 1889. It stayed open for many years until 1966. The state government of Georgia officially made Flemington a city in 1941.
Where is Flemington Located?
Flemington is in the middle of Liberty County. It is right next to Hinesville, which is the main city (or county seat) of Liberty County.
Flemington's Size and Roads
The city covers about 12.3 square kilometers (or 4.77 square miles) of land. Only a tiny bit of this area is water. U.S. Route 84 is a major road that goes through the center of Flemington. This road connects Flemington to Hinesville in the west. If you go east on Route 84, you'll reach Interstate 95 near Midway, about 12 miles away.
How Many People Live in Flemington?
The number of people living in Flemington has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at the population from different years:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1950 | 90 | — | |
| 1960 | 149 | 65.6% | |
| 1970 | 265 | 77.9% | |
| 1980 | 440 | 66.0% | |
| 1990 | 279 | −36.6% | |
| 2000 | 369 | 32.3% | |
| 2010 | 743 | 101.4% | |
| 2020 | 825 | 11.0% | |
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In 2020, the city had a population of 825 people.
Education in Flemington
The public schools that serve students in Flemington are managed by the Liberty County School District.
See also
In Spanish: Flemington (Georgia) para niños
