Hoboken, Georgia facts for kids
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Hoboken, Georgia
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Location in Brantley County and the state of Georgia
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| Country | United States |
| State | Georgia |
| County | Brantley |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.44 sq mi (8.92 km2) |
| • Land | 3.43 sq mi (8.88 km2) |
| • Water | 0.02 sq mi (0.04 km2) |
| Elevation | 131 ft (40 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 480 |
| • Density | 140.02/sq mi (54.06/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
31542
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| Area code(s) | 912 |
| FIPS code | 13-39216 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0331999 |
Hoboken is a city in Brantley County, Georgia, United States. As of the 2020 census, the city had a population of 480.
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History
The city's name most likely is a transfer from Hoboken, New Jersey. The Georgia General Assembly incorporated the place as the City of Hoboken in 1920. Hoboken served as the first county seat of Brantley County from the county's formation in 1920 until 1923 when the seat was transferred to Nahunta.
Geography
Hoboken is located in western Brantley County at 31°10′58″N 82°8′2″W / 31.18278°N 82.13389°W (31.182720, -82.133891). U.S. Route 82 (called Main Street) passes through the city, leading east 9 miles (14 km) to Nahunta, the county seat, and west 14 miles (23 km) to Waycross.
According to the United States Census Bureau, Hoboken has a total area of 3.4 square miles (8.9 km2), of which 0.015 square miles (0.04 km2), or 0.48%, is water.
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1930 | 398 | — | |
| 1940 | 386 | −3.0% | |
| 1950 | 492 | 27.5% | |
| 1960 | 552 | 12.2% | |
| 1970 | 424 | −23.2% | |
| 1980 | 514 | 21.2% | |
| 1990 | 440 | −14.4% | |
| 2000 | 463 | 5.2% | |
| 2010 | 528 | 14.0% | |
| 2020 | 480 | −9.1% | |
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In 2020, the city had a population of 480, down from 528 at the 2010 census.
Cultural events
Hoboken has a continuous tradition of periodic singings from the Sacred Harp that has continued for over 150 years. These currently include monthly singings and an annual convention.
Twin Oaks Park, located 4 miles (6 km) outside of Hoboken (and with a Hoboken mailing address), hosts two bluegrass conventions every year. It is a privately owned campground, where people from all over can bring their RV's, pop-ups, and listen to the melodic sounds of bluegrass music.
See also
In Spanish: Hoboken (Georgia) para niños
