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Gumbranch, Georgia
Gum Branch
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Location in Liberty County and the state of Georgia
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 Gumbranch, Georgia
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Georgia |
| County | Liberty |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.81 sq mi (2.09 km2) |
| • Land | 0.81 sq mi (2.09 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 79 ft (24 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 235 |
| • Density | 291.20/sq mi (112.41/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 | 13-35800 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0331886 |
Gumbranch, alternatively spelled Gum Branch, is a city in Liberty County, Georgia, United States. It is a part of the Hinesville-Fort Stewart metropolitan statistical area. The population was 264 at the 2010 census, and 235 in 2020.
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History
Gumbranch was incorporated on January 1, 1979. While officially incorporated as "Gumbranch", the alternative spelling "Gum Branch" is often used, such as with the nearby Gum Branch Park and Gum Branch Baptist Church.
Geography
Gumbranch is located in western Liberty County at 31°50′20″N 81°41′4″W / 31.83889°N 81.68444°W (31.838765, -81.684384). Georgia State Route 196 passes through the community, leading east 7 miles (11 km) to Hinesville, the county seat, and northwest 19 miles (31 km) to Glennville.
According to the United States Census Bureau, Gumbranch has a total area of 0.81 square miles (2.1 km2), all of it recorded as land.
Demographics
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1980 | 272 | — | |
| 1990 | 291 | 7.0% | |
| 2000 | 273 | −6.2% | |
| 2010 | 264 | −3.3% | |
| 2020 | 235 | −11.0% | |
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In 2020, its population was 235.
Education
The Liberty County School District operates public schools that serve Gumbranch.
See also
In Spanish: Gumbranch para niños
