Irwinton, Georgia facts for kids
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Irwinton, Georgia
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Location in Wilkinson County and the state of Georgia
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| Country | United States |
| State | Georgia |
| County | Wilkinson |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.15 sq mi (8.15 km2) |
| • Land | 3.15 sq mi (8.15 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 450 ft (136 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 531 |
| • Density | 168.84/sq mi (65.19/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
31042
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| Area code(s) | 478 |
| FIPS code | 13-41400 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0315946 |
Irwinton is a city in Wilkinson County, Georgia, United States. In 2020, 531 people lived there. It is the county seat of Wilkinson County. This means it is the main town where the county government is located.
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History of Irwinton
Irwinton was started in 1811. It became the main town for Wilkinson County. The town was named after Governor Jared Irwin. He was an important leader in Georgia's history.
Irwinton officially became a town in 1816. Later, in 1904, it was recognized as a city.
Geography and Location
Irwinton is located at specific coordinates: 32°48′43″N 83°10′36″W / 32.81194°N 83.17667°W. This helps people find it on a map.
The city covers a total area of about 3.15 square miles (8.15 square kilometers). All of this area is land. There are no large bodies of water within the city limits.
Population and People
The number of people living in Irwinton has changed over the years. In 2020, the population was 531.
Here is how the population has changed over time:
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1870 | 241 | — | |
| 1880 | 264 | 9.5% | |
| 1900 | 227 | — | |
| 1910 | 249 | 9.7% | |
| 1920 | 379 | 52.2% | |
| 1930 | 561 | 48.0% | |
| 1940 | 589 | 5.0% | |
| 1950 | 700 | 18.8% | |
| 1960 | 673 | −3.9% | |
| 1970 | 757 | 12.5% | |
| 1980 | 841 | 11.1% | |
| 1990 | 641 | −23.8% | |
| 2000 | 587 | −8.4% | |
| 2010 | 589 | 0.3% | |
| 2020 | 531 | −9.8% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
In 2020, there were 166 households in the city. A household means all the people living in one home. There were also 113 families living in Irwinton.
Education in Irwinton
Wilkinson County School District
The Wilkinson County School District serves students in Irwinton. It includes schools for pre-school all the way to twelfth grade.
The district has many dedicated teachers and students. There are about 117 full-time teachers. They teach over 1,737 students across the different schools.
The schools in the district are:
- Wilkinson County Elementary School
- Wilkinson County Primary School
- Wilkinson County Middle School
- Wilkinson County High School
Notable People from Irwinton
Many interesting people have come from Irwinton. Here are a few:
- G. Harrold Carswell: He was considered for a very important judge job on the Supreme Court of the United States.
- Bud Dupree: He is a professional football player. He plays as an outside linebacker for the NFL's Pittsburgh Steelers.
- Tylan Grable: A new NFL player who plays as an offensive tackle.
- LaRoche Jackson: A former professional football player who played as a defensive back.
- Travis Jones: He was a professional football player and later an assistant coach in the NFL.
- Julian Robert Lindsey: He was a United States Army Major General, a very high rank in the army.
See also
In Spanish: Irwinton para niños
