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Heron Bay, Georgia
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 Heron Bay, Georgia
Location in Georgia (U.S. state)
Heron Bay, Georgia
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Georgia |
| Counties | Henry, Spalding |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4.89 sq mi (12.68 km2) |
| • Land | 4.51 sq mi (11.68 km2) |
| • Water | 0.38 sq mi (0.99 km2) |
| Elevation | 781 ft (238 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 4,679 |
| • Density | 1,037.24/sq mi (400.48/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| Area code(s) | 770/678/470 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2583405 |
Heron Bay is a small community in the state of Georgia, in the United States. It's not a city or town with its own local government. Instead, it's known as an unincorporated community. This means it's a place where people live together, but it's governed by the larger Henry and Spalding counties it's part of.
Heron Bay is also a census-designated place (CDP). This is a special area created by the U.S. Census Bureau just for counting people. It helps them gather information about how many people live there and what the area is like. In 2020, about 4,679 people called Heron Bay home.
People of Heron Bay
Heron Bay was first officially recognized as a place for counting people in the 2010 U.S. census. Since then, its population has grown.
Population Growth
In 2010, there were 3,384 people living in Heron Bay. By the 2020 census, the population had increased to 4,679 people. This shows that more families and individuals have moved to the area over time.
Community Makeup
The community of Heron Bay is made up of people from many different backgrounds. The U.S. Census collects information about the different groups of people living in an area.
In 2020, the largest group in Heron Bay was Black or African American people, making up about 63.88% of the population. White people made up about 22.85%. There were also smaller groups of Asian, Native American, and Pacific Islander people. About 7.37% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino, who can be of any race.
This mix of people helps make Heron Bay a diverse and interesting place to live.
See also
In Spanish: Heron Bay para niños
