Hortense, Georgia facts for kids
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Location in Georgia (U.S. state)
Hortense
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Georgia |
| County | Brantley |
| Population
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| • Total | 252 |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP codes |
31543
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| GNIS feature ID | 332031 |
Hortense is a small community located in Brantley County, Georgia, in the United States. It's known as an unincorporated community, which means it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town. It's also a census-designated place (CDP), which is an area the U.S. Census Bureau defines for gathering population data.
Hortense is part of the larger Brunswick, Georgia metropolitan area. The community has its own ZIP code, which is 31543. Hortense sits about 56 feet (17 meters) above sea level. You can find it where two main roads meet: US 301 and GA 32. In 2020, the community had a population of 252 people.
Population and People in Hortense
Hortense was first recognized as a special area for counting people in the 2020 census. This means it was officially listed as a "census-designated place" for the first time.
Who Lives in Hortense?
The 2020 census showed that 252 people lived in Hortense. This count helps us understand the different groups of people who make up the community.
| Race / Ethnicity (NH = Non-Hispanic) | Pop 2020 | % 2020 |
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| White alone (NH) | 233 | 92.46% |
| Black or African American alone (NH) | 0 | 0.00% |
| Native American or Alaska Native alone (NH) | 1 | 0.40% |
| Asian alone (NH) | 0 | 0.00% |
| Pacific Islander alone (NH) | 0 | 0.00% |
| Some Other Race alone (NH) | 0 | 0.00% |
| Mixed Race or Multi-Racial (NH) | 9 | 3.57% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 9 | 3.57% |
| Total | 252 | 100.00% |
The census data helps us see the different backgrounds of people living in Hortense. For example, in 2020, most residents were non-Hispanic white. A small number of residents identified as Native American or as being of more than one race. There was also a group of people who identified as Hispanic or Latino, who can be of any race.
