Grantville, Georgia facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Grantville, Georgia
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Downtown Grantville
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| Motto(s):
Come Grow with Us
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Location in Coweta County and the state of Georgia
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| Country | United States | ||
| State | Georgia | ||
| County | Coweta | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 5.81 sq mi (15.05 km2) | ||
| • Land | 5.79 sq mi (15.01 km2) | ||
| • Water | 0.02 sq mi (0.05 km2) | ||
| Elevation | 869 ft (265 m) | ||
| Population
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| • Total | 3,103 | ||
| • Density | 535.55/sq mi (206.80/km2) | ||
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) | ||
| ZIP code |
30220
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| Area code(s) | 770 | ||
| FIPS code | 13-34428 | ||
| GNIS feature ID | 0356079 | ||
Grantville is a city located in Coweta County, Georgia, in the United States. In 2020, about 3,103 people lived there.
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Where is Grantville?
Grantville is in the southern part of Coweta County. A major road, U.S. Route 29, goes through the city. Also, Interstate 85 passes by the eastern side.
Interstate 85 connects Grantville to big cities. It goes northeast about 46 miles to Atlanta. It also goes southwest about 114 miles to Montgomery, Alabama. U.S. Route 29 is a more local road. It leads north about 12 miles to Newnan, which is the main city in Coweta County. It goes southwest about 20 miles to LaGrange.
The city of Grantville covers a total area of about 5.8 square miles (15 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with only a very small part being water.
How Many People Live Here?
The number of people living in Grantville has changed over the years. Here's how the population has grown or shrunk:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 618 | — | |
| 1890 | 654 | 5.8% | |
| 1900 | 769 | 17.6% | |
| 1910 | 1,132 | 47.2% | |
| 1920 | 1,200 | 6.0% | |
| 1930 | 1,346 | 12.2% | |
| 1940 | 1,267 | −5.9% | |
| 1950 | 1,359 | 7.3% | |
| 1960 | 1,158 | −14.8% | |
| 1970 | 1,128 | −2.6% | |
| 1980 | 1,110 | −1.6% | |
| 1990 | 1,180 | 6.3% | |
| 2000 | 1,309 | 10.9% | |
| 2010 | 3,041 | 132.3% | |
| 2020 | 3,103 | 2.0% | |
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In 2020, Grantville had 3,103 residents. Most people living in Grantville are White or African American. There are also smaller groups of Native American, Asian, and other races. About 4% of the population is Hispanic or Latino. In 2020, there were 1,046 households and 841 families living in the city.
Grantville in Movies and TV
Grantville has become famous because many movies and TV shows have been filmed there.
Filming The Walking Dead
Several episodes of the popular TV show The Walking Dead were filmed in Grantville. The town was chosen because some of its older buildings look "post-apocalyptic." This look came from the decline of the cotton industry in the area. Since the show was filmed, many fans visit Grantville. This has made tourism an important part of the town's economy.
Other Films Shot in Grantville
Besides The Walking Dead, other movies have also used Grantville as a filming location. These include:
- Lawless
- Broken Bridges
- Captain America: Brave New World
- The Bondsman
See also
In Spanish: Grantville para niños
