Jersey, Georgia facts for kids
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Jersey, Georgia
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Location in Walton County and the state of Georgia
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| Country | United States |
| State | Georgia |
| County | Walton |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.78 sq mi (2.02 km2) |
| • Land | 0.78 sq mi (2.01 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km2) |
| Elevation | 837 ft (255 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 146 |
| • Density | 188.14/sq mi (72.63/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
30018
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| Area code(s) | 470/678/770 |
| FIPS code | 13-42184 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0356336 |
Jersey is a small town in Walton County, Georgia, in the United States. In 2020, about 146 people lived there. It's known for its quiet, rural feel.
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A Brief History of Jersey
Before 1904, this community was called Centerville. It got this name because it was almost exactly in the middle of four nearby towns: Monroe, Social Circle, Covington, and Loganville.
How Jersey Got Its Name
The people of Centerville wanted their own U.S. Post Office. This would make it easier to send and receive mail without traveling far. However, there was a problem: another town in Georgia already had the name Centerville. Federal rules said two towns in the same state couldn't have the same name.
This led to a big discussion in the community. At the time, the area was famous for its excellent dairy farms and high-quality milk. A local businessman, H. D. Ambercrombie, had just brought a special Jersey bull from the European Isle of Jersey. He hoped this bull would help improve his dairy herd and produce even more milk.
After a lot of talking, the town decided to change its name to "Jersey." This new name allowed them to get their own unique postal address and open a U.S. Post Office. The Georgia General Assembly officially made Jersey a town in 1905.
Where is Jersey Located?
Jersey is located at 33°43′1″N 83°48′14″W / 33.71694°N 83.80389°W. This means it's in the northern part of Georgia.
Size of the Town
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town of Jersey covers a total area of about 2.02 square kilometers (or 0.78 square miles). Almost all of this area is land.
People Living in Jersey
Demographics is the study of populations. It helps us understand how many people live in a place and how the population changes over time.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 191 | — | |
| 1920 | 202 | 5.8% | |
| 1930 | 196 | −3.0% | |
| 1940 | 188 | −4.1% | |
| 1950 | 182 | −3.2% | |
| 1960 | 170 | −6.6% | |
| 1970 | 180 | 5.9% | |
| 1980 | 201 | 11.7% | |
| 1990 | 149 | −25.9% | |
| 2000 | 163 | 9.4% | |
| 2010 | 137 | −16.0% | |
| 2020 | 146 | 6.6% | |
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In the year 2000, there were 163 people living in Jersey. These people lived in 61 households, and 45 of these were families. By the year 2020, the population of Jersey was 146 people.
Education in Jersey
For many years, up until the early 1960s, the town of Jersey had its own local school. Most of the teachers lived in the area and knew the students and their families very well. Some teachers had even gone to Jersey's school themselves! They sometimes taught multiple generations from the same families.
Changes in Local Schools
In 1962, the local school in Jersey closed. This happened because there were fewer school-aged children in the town. Also, there was a trend to combine smaller local schools into larger ones. After the school closed, most students transferred to the Social Circle Public Schools. Some teachers retired, while a few others moved to teach at different schools.
Today, Jersey is part of the Walton County School District. While most students attend public schools in this district, some families choose to send their children to private schools in the area.
See also
In Spanish: Jersey (Georgia) para niños
