Hephzibah, Georgia facts for kids
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Hephzibah, Georgia
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Location in Richmond County and the state of Georgia
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 Hephzibah, Georgia
Location in Georgia (U.S. state)
Hephzibah, Georgia
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Georgia |
| County | Richmond |
| Area | |
| • Total | 19.56 sq mi (50.65 km2) |
| • Land | 19.49 sq mi (50.47 km2) |
| • Water | 0.07 sq mi (0.18 km2) |
| Population
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| • Total | 3,830 |
| • Density | 196.54/sq mi (75.89/km2) |
| ZIP code |
30815
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| FIPS code | 13-38040 |
Hephzibah (pronounced 'hep-zih-buh') is a city in southern Richmond County, in the U.S. state of Georgia. It is part of the larger Augusta metropolitan area. In 2020, about 3,830 people lived here. The name Hephzibah comes from an old book, the Book of Isaiah. It means "My delight is in Her."
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Hephzibah's Interesting History
Hephzibah was first called Brothersville. It got this name because three brothers settled close to each other in the area.
How Hephzibah Got Its Name
In October 1860, a Baptist school was started in Brothersville. It was founded by people from Appling. They also started the Hephzibah Baptist Church in 1862. These new religious places became very important in the area. Because of them, the state of Georgia decided to change the town's name to Hephzibah in 1870.
In 1909, a local writer named Walter A. Clark wrote a book about the early days of Hephzibah. It was called A Lost Arcadia - The Story of My Old Community.
City Government Changes
In 1996, the governments of Augusta and Richmond County decided to join together. This created a single, combined government. However, the people living in Hephzibah and nearby Blythe voted to keep their own city governments separate.
Today, some city services in Hephzibah are provided by the combined Augusta-Richmond County government. But Hephzibah still manages its own water, fire, and police services.
Where is Hephzibah Located?
Hephzibah is located at 33°18′15″N 82°5′53″W / 33.30417°N 82.09806°W. The city covers a total area of about 50.2 square kilometers (about 19.4 square miles). Only a small part of this area, about 0.17 square kilometers (0.07 square miles), is water.
Who Lives in Hephzibah?
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 541 | — | |
| 1910 | 656 | 21.3% | |
| 1920 | 650 | −0.9% | |
| 1930 | 646 | −0.6% | |
| 1940 | 516 | −20.1% | |
| 1950 | 525 | 1.7% | |
| 1960 | 676 | 28.8% | |
| 1970 | 987 | 46.0% | |
| 1980 | 1,452 | 47.1% | |
| 1990 | 2,466 | 69.8% | |
| 2000 | 3,880 | 57.3% | |
| 2010 | 4,011 | 3.4% | |
| 2020 | 3,830 | −4.5% | |
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The city's population has changed over the years. In 1900, there were 541 people. By 2020, the population was 3,830.
Hephzibah's Diverse Community (2020)
| Race | Num. | Perc. |
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| White (non-Hispanic) | 2,168 | 56.61% |
| Black or African American (non-Hispanic) | 1,319 | 34.44% |
| Native American | 23 | 0.6% |
| Asian | 9 | 0.23% |
| Pacific Islander | 5 | 0.13% |
| Other/Mixed | 190 | 4.96% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 116 | 3.03% |
In 2020, there were 3,830 people living in Hephzibah. These people made up 1,424 households, with 1,022 of them being families.
Schools in Hephzibah
The Richmond County School System manages all the public schools in Richmond County, including those in Hephzibah.
Local Public Schools
- Hephzibah Elementary School
- McBean Elementary School
- Hephzibah Middle School
- Pine Hill Middle School
- Hephzibah High School
Charter School Option
There is also a special type of public school called a charter school. In Hephzibah, this is the Georgia School of Innovation and the Classics (GSIC).
Major Roads in Hephzibah
US 25 / SR 121
SR 88
Famous People from Hephzibah
Many interesting people have connections to Hephzibah. This list includes people who were born here or spent a lot of time living in the town.
| Name | Date of Birth | What They're Known For |
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| Darrell Blocker, nicknamed "The Spy Whisperer" | A CIA agent | |
| Wendell Chavous | 1985 | A NASCAR race car driver |
| John Wesley Gilbert | 1863 | The first African American student and professor at Paine College; one of the first African American archaeologists |
| George Kitchens | 1983 | A Track and field athlete |
| Arthur Marshall | 1969 | A former NFL wide receiver |
| Marlon Riggs | 1957 | A filmmaker and educator |
| Vaughn Taylor | 1976 | A PGA Tour golfer |
| Itoro Umoh-Coleman | 1977 | A WNBA basketball player and Clemson assistant coach |
| Ben Chestnut | 1973/1974 | Founder and CEO of Mailchimp |
See also
In Spanish: Hephzibah para niños
