Leary, Georgia facts for kids
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Leary, Georgia
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Leary City Hall
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Location in Calhoun County and the state of Georgia
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| Country | United States |
| State | Georgia |
| County | Calhoun |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.22 sq mi (8.33 km2) |
| • Land | 3.21 sq mi (8.31 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km2) |
| Elevation | 207 ft (63 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 524 |
| • Density | 163.34/sq mi (63.07/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP codes |
39862
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| Area code(s) | 229 |
| FIPS code | 13-45600 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0332194 |
Leary is a small city located in Calhoun County, which is in the state of Georgia, United States. In 2020, about 524 people lived there.
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Where is Leary?
Leary is found in the southeastern part of Calhoun County. Its exact location is 31°29′8″N 84°30′48″W / 31.48556°N 84.51333°W.
Nearby Cities
The city is about 24 miles (39 km) southwest of Albany. It is also 6 miles (10 km) southeast of Morgan, which is the main town of the county.
Size of Leary
According to the United States Census Bureau, Leary covers a total area of about 3.2 square miles (8.3 square kilometers). Most of this area is land. Only a tiny part, about 0.20%, is water.
How Many People Live in Leary?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 304 | — | |
| 1890 | 267 | −12.2% | |
| 1900 | 396 | 48.3% | |
| 1910 | 430 | 8.6% | |
| 1920 | 465 | 8.1% | |
| 1930 | 531 | 14.2% | |
| 1940 | 717 | 35.0% | |
| 1950 | 721 | 0.6% | |
| 1960 | 848 | 17.6% | |
| 1970 | 907 | 7.0% | |
| 1980 | 783 | −13.7% | |
| 1990 | 701 | −10.5% | |
| 2000 | 666 | −5.0% | |
| 2010 | 618 | −7.2% | |
| 2020 | 524 | −15.2% | |
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The word "demographics" refers to facts about a population, like how many people live somewhere. In 2000, there were 666 people living in Leary. These people made up 256 households and 176 families.
Population Changes Over Time
By the year 2020, the number of people living in Leary had gone down to 524. The chart above shows how the population has changed over many years.
Famous People from Leary
- Chone Figgins, an American baseball player, was born in Leary.
See also
In Spanish: Leary (Georgia) para niños
