Homeland, Georgia facts for kids
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Homeland, Georgia
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Homeland City Hall
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Location in Charlton County and the state of Georgia
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| Country | United States | |
| State | Georgia | |
| County | Charlton | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 2.50 sq mi (6.47 km2) | |
| • Land | 2.50 sq mi (6.47 km2) | |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) | |
| Elevation | 95 ft (29 m) | |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 886 | |
| • Density | 354.54/sq mi (136.88/km2) | |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) | |
| ZIP code |
31537
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| Area code(s) | 912 | |
| FIPS code | 13-39692 | |
| GNIS feature ID | 0315599 | |
Homeland is a small city located in Charlton County, Georgia, in the United States. It's a quiet place where people live and work. In 2020, about 886 people called Homeland their home.
History of Homeland
Homeland was officially started in 1906. This means it has been a community for over a hundred years!
Where is Homeland?
Homeland is found in the southeastern part of Georgia. You can find its exact spot on a map at 30°51′34″N 82°1′19″W / 30.85944°N 82.02194°W. It is right next to Folkston, which is the main town in Charlton County.
The city covers an area of about 6.4 square kilometers (or 2.5 square miles). All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water inside the city limits.
How Many People Live Here?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 114 | — | |
| 1920 | 138 | 21.1% | |
| 1930 | 152 | 10.1% | |
| 1940 | 213 | 40.1% | |
| 1950 | 276 | 29.6% | |
| 1960 | 508 | 84.1% | |
| 1970 | 595 | 17.1% | |
| 1980 | 683 | 14.8% | |
| 1990 | 981 | 43.6% | |
| 2000 | 765 | −22.0% | |
| 2010 | 910 | 19.0% | |
| 2020 | 886 | −2.6% | |
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In 2010, the population of Homeland was 910 people. By 2020, the number of residents changed slightly to 886.
See also
Would you like to learn about Homeland in Spanish? Check out this page: Homeland (Georgia) para niños
