Hardwick, Baldwin County, Georgia facts for kids
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Hardwick, Baldwin County, Georgia
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Location in Baldwin County and the state of Georgia
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| Country | United States |
| State | Georgia |
| County | Baldwin |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4.9 sq mi (12.6 km2) |
| • Land | 4.9 sq mi (12.6 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0 km2) |
| Elevation | 367 ft (112 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 3,930 |
| • Density | 808/sq mi (311.8/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| Area code(s) | 478 |
| FIPS code | 13-51394 |
Hardwick is a small community in Baldwin County, Georgia, United States. It is known as an unincorporated community, which means it doesn't have its own local government like a city does. It's also a census-designated place (CDP), which is an area the government defines for gathering population data.
In 2020, about 3,513 people lived in Hardwick. This number was lower than in 2000, when it was called Midway-Hardwick and had 5,135 residents. Hardwick is built around the Central State Hospital. It is also part of the larger Milledgeville area. The zip code for Hardwick is 31034. Interestingly, Hardwick was once home to Oglethorpe University back in the 1800s.
Geography of Hardwick
Hardwick is located at coordinates 33°3′9″N 83°14′14″W / 33.05250°N 83.23722°W. This spot is 33.052571 degrees North and 83.237130 degrees West.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the entire area of Hardwick covers about 12.6 square kilometers (which is about 4.9 square miles). Almost all of this area is land, with only a tiny bit (0.03 square kilometers or 0.01 square miles) being water.
Population Changes in Hardwick
The population of Hardwick has changed quite a bit over the years. Here's a quick look at how many people have lived there during different census counts:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1950 | 14,774 | — | |
| 1960 | 16,909 | 14.5% | |
| 1970 | 14,047 | −16.9% | |
| 1980 | 8,977 | −36.1% | |
| 1990 | 4,910 | −45.3% | |
| 2000 | 5,135 | 4.6% | |
| 2010 | 3,930 | −23.5% | |
| 2020 | 3,513 | −10.6% | |
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Hardwick was first counted as an "unincorporated place" in the 1950 U.S. Census. Later, in the 1980 U.S. Census, it became a "census-designated place" (CDP). It was officially renamed Hardwick CDP in the 2010 U.S. Census.
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 3,513 people living in Hardwick. These people made up 1,401 households, and 648 of those households were families.
Notable People from Hardwick
- William Usery, Jr. – He was an important person who served as the United States Secretary of Labor from 1976 to 1977. This role means he was in charge of the U.S. government department that deals with jobs and workers' rights.
See also
In Spanish: Midway-Hardwick para niños
