Gardi, Georgia facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Gardi
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| Country | United States |
| State | Georgia |
| County | Wayne |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 91 |
| Time zone | UTC−6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−5 (CDT) |
Gardi is a very small place in the United States. It is located in Georgia, near a town called Jesup, Georgia. Gardi is known as an unincorporated community and a census-designated place. This means it's a recognized area, but it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town. Most of Gardi is found along a road called U.S. Route 341.
In 2020, a count of the population showed that only 91 people lived in Gardi.
People have different ideas about how Gardi got its name. Some say it comes from the idea that you had to "guard" your eyes when passing through a swamp nearby. Others believe the name Gardi is a shorter version of the last name Gardner.
What is Gardi?
Gardi is an unincorporated community. This means it's a group of homes and businesses that are not part of an official city or town. Instead, it's governed by the larger county government.
It is also a census-designated place (CDP). This is a special area created by the United States Census Bureau just for counting people. It helps them collect information about smaller communities that don't have their own city limits. Gardi was first listed as a CDP in the 2020 U.S. Census.
Who Lives in Gardi?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2020 | 91 | — | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 2020 |
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The 2020 census counted 91 people living in Gardi. This makes it a very small community.
Most of the people living in Gardi in 2020 were White, making up about 92% of the population. There were also a few people who identified as Native American or of mixed race. A small number of people identified as Hispanic or Latino.
