Lenox, Georgia facts for kids
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Lenox, Georgia
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Lenox City Hall
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Location in Cook County and the state of Georgia
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| Country | United States |
| State | Georgia |
| County | Cook |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.62 sq mi (4.21 km2) |
| • Land | 1.59 sq mi (4.13 km2) |
| • Water | 0.03 sq mi (0.08 km2) |
| Elevation | 289 ft (88 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 752 |
| • Density | 471.77/sq mi (182.19/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
31637
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| Area code(s) | 229 |
| FIPS code | 13-45936 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0316766 |
Lenox is a small town located in Cook County, Georgia, in the United States. In 2020, about 752 people lived there.
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How Lenox Started
Lenox was planned out in 1888. This happened when a railroad line was built to reach that area. People say the town got its name from a story about a "lean ox".
The Georgia General Assembly, which is like Georgia's state government, officially made Lenox a town in 1901.
Where Lenox Is Located
Lenox is in the northern part of Cook County. You can find it at these coordinates: 31°16′N 83°28′W / 31.267°N 83.467°W.
A main road, U.S. Route 41, goes right through the middle of town. It's called Robinson Street there. Another big highway, Interstate 75, is on the west side of Lenox. You can get to it from Exit 49.
The city of Tifton is about 13 miles (21 km) north of Lenox. Adel, which is the main city of Cook County, is about 10 miles (16 km) south.
The United States Census Bureau says Lenox covers a total area of about 1.6 square miles (4.2 square kilometers). A small part of this area, about 0.03 square miles (0.08 square kilometers), is water.
People in Lenox
The population of Lenox has changed over the years. Here's how many people lived there during different census counts:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 206 | — | |
| 1920 | 339 | 64.6% | |
| 1930 | 412 | 21.5% | |
| 1940 | 547 | 32.8% | |
| 1950 | 789 | 44.2% | |
| 1960 | 802 | 1.6% | |
| 1970 | 860 | 7.2% | |
| 1980 | 965 | 12.2% | |
| 1990 | 783 | −18.9% | |
| 2000 | 889 | 13.5% | |
| 2010 | 873 | −1.8% | |
| 2020 | 752 | −13.9% | |
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Who Lives in Lenox (2020)
In 2020, the 2020 United States census showed that 752 people lived in Lenox. There were 333 households and 194 families.
Here's a look at the different groups of people living in Lenox in 2020:
| Race | Number | Percentage |
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| White (not Hispanic) | 424 | 56.38% |
| Black or African American (not Hispanic) | 244 | 32.45% |
| Asian | 2 | 0.27% |
| Other/Mixed | 30 | 3.99% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 52 | 6.91% |
Fun Events
Lenox is home to the Lean-Ox Festival. This is the oldest festival in all of Cook County! It happens every year on the third weekend of November.
See also
In Spanish: Lenox (Georgia) para niños
