Hinesville metropolitan area facts for kids
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Hinesville metropolitan area
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| Hinesville, GA metropolitan statistical area | |
Hinesville City Hall
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Georgia |
| Largest city | Hinesville |
| Area | |
| • Total | 916.9 sq mi (2,375 km2) |
| Population
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| • Total | 81,424 |
| • Density | 94.9/sq mi (36.6/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (EST) |
The Hinesville metropolitan area is a special region in the state of Georgia, in the United States. It's also called the Hinesville metropolitan statistical area. This area includes two counties: Liberty and Long.
The main city in this area is Hinesville. The metropolitan area also completely covers Fort Stewart. Fort Stewart is one of the biggest U.S. Army bases in the entire country.
This Hinesville area is part of an even larger region. It's connected to the Savannah–Hinesville–Statesboro combined statistical area. This bigger area is found within the Coastal Georgia region. In 2020, about 81,424 people lived in the Hinesville metropolitan area. By 2022, this number grew to an estimated 86,378 people.
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About the Hinesville Area
The Hinesville metropolitan area is made up of Liberty and Long counties. It is one of the three main metropolitan areas located in the Coastal Georgia region.
Cities and Towns in the Area
The Hinesville metropolitan area includes several communities. These are the cities and towns that are part of this region:
- Allenhurst
- Flemington
- Fort Stewart (This is a special area counted for population)
- Gumbranch
- Hinesville (This is the main city)
- Ludowici
- Midway
- Riceboro
- Walthourville
People Living in Hinesville Area
We can learn about the people living in the Hinesville metropolitan area from census information. A census is like a big count of everyone living in a place.
Population Changes Over Time
In the year 2000, the area had 71,914 people. There were 22,957 households, which are like homes or families living together. By the 2020 census, the population grew to 81,424 people. The U.S. Census Bureau estimated that the population increased even more by 2022, reaching about 86,378 people.
Diversity of Residents
The people living in the Hinesville area come from many different backgrounds. In 2000, about 49.76% of the people were White. About 40.18% were African American. Smaller groups included Native American, Asian, and Pacific Islander people. Some people identified with two or more races. About 8.19% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
More recently, in 2022, the numbers changed a bit. About 41% of the people were White and 35% were Black. About 2% were Asian, and 7% identified as multiracial. About 13% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Household Income
In 2000, the average income for a household in the area was $32,059 per year. For families, the average income was $33,752. By 2022, the average household income had increased to $62,795. The average income per person was $28,762.
