Funston, Georgia facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Funston, Georgia
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Funston 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 | 1.16 sq mi (3.02 km2) |
| • Land | 1.14 sq mi (2.96 km2) |
| • Water | 0.02 sq mi (0.06 km2) |
| Elevation | 351 ft (107 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 402 |
| • Density | 352.01/sq mi (135.89/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
31753
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| Area code(s) | 229 |
| FIPS code | 13-31684 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0314461 |
Funston is a small town located in Colquitt County, Georgia, in the United States. In 2020, about 402 people lived there.
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History of Funston
Funston became an official town in 1970. This happened when the Georgia General Assembly, which is like Georgia's state government, formally recognized it.
Geography and Climate
Where is Funston Located?
Funston is found at specific coordinates: 31.198593 degrees North and 83.873051 degrees West. This helps pinpoint its exact spot on a map. The town covers a total area of about 1.2 square miles (3.02 square kilometers). Almost all of this area is land.
Funston's Climate
The weather in Funston is generally warm. It gets rain throughout the year, which is spread out pretty evenly. Funston has a humid subtropical climate. This means it has hot, humid summers and mild winters. You might see this climate type called "Cfa" on climate maps.
| Climate data for Funston, Georgia | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Mean daily maximum °C (°F) | 17 (63) |
19 (66) |
23 (73) |
27 (80) |
30 (86) |
33 (91) |
33 (92) |
33 (91) |
31 (88) |
27 (80) |
22 (71) |
18 (64) |
26 (79) |
| Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | 4 (40) |
6 (43) |
9 (48) |
12 (54) |
17 (62) |
20 (68) |
22 (71) |
21 (70) |
19 (66) |
13 (56) |
8 (47) |
5 (41) |
13 (56) |
| Average precipitation mm (inches) | 110 (4.3) |
110 (4.2) |
130 (5.2) |
97 (3.8) |
84 (3.3) |
130 (5) |
150 (5.9) |
130 (5.3) |
100 (4.1) |
61 (2.4) |
66 (2.6) |
94 (3.7) |
1,260 (49.7) |
| Source: Weatherbase | |||||||||||||
Population Changes
How Many People Live in Funston?
The number of people living in Funston has changed over the years. In 2000, there were 426 residents. By the year 2020, the population was 402 people.
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 236 | — | |
| 1920 | 157 | −33.5% | |
| 1930 | 144 | −8.3% | |
| 1940 | 199 | 38.2% | |
| 1950 | 233 | 17.1% | |
| 1960 | 293 | 25.8% | |
| 1970 | 293 | 0.0% | |
| 1980 | 337 | 15.0% | |
| 1990 | 248 | −26.4% | |
| 2000 | 426 | 71.8% | |
| 2010 | 449 | 5.4% | |
| 2020 | 402 | −10.5% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 1850-1870 1870-1880 1890-1910 1920-1930 1940 1950 1960 1970 1980 1990 2000 2010 |
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See also
- In Spanish: Funston para niños
