kids encyclopedia robot

Leslie, Georgia facts for kids

Kids Encyclopedia Facts
Quick facts for kids
Leslie, Georgia
Location in Sumter County and the state of Georgia
Location in Sumter County and the state of Georgia
Country United States
State Georgia
County Sumter
Area
 • Total 1.77 sq mi (4.59 km2)
 • Land 1.77 sq mi (4.59 km2)
 • Water 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km2)
Elevation
338 ft (103 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 344
 • Density 194.35/sq mi (75.03/km2)
Time zone UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
31764
Area code(s) 229
FIPS code 13-46020
GNIS feature ID 0316768

Leslie is a city in Sumter County, Georgia, United States. The population was 409 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Americus micropolitan statistical area.

History

Leslie was founded in 1884. The community was named after one Leslie Bailey. The Georgia General Assembly incorporated Leslie in 1892.

Geography

Leslie is located at 31°57′18″N 84°5′13″W / 31.95500°N 84.08694°W / 31.95500; -84.08694 (31.954900, -84.086904).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.8 square miles (4.7 km2), all land.

Demographics

Historical population
Census Pop.
1900 213
1910 393 84.5%
1920 470 19.6%
1930 620 31.9%
1940 479 −22.7%
1950 417 −12.9%
1960 494 18.5%
1970 562 13.8%
1980 470 −16.4%
1990 445 −5.3%
2000 455 2.2%
2010 409 −10.1%
2020 344 −15.9%
U.S. Decennial Census

As of the census of 2000, there were 455 people, 175 households, and 127 families residing in the city. The population density was 256.6 inhabitants per square mile (99.1/km2). There were 192 housing units at an average density of 108.3 per square mile (41.8/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 50.99% White, 45.05% African American, 3.74% from other races, and 0.22% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino people of any race were 4.40% of the population.

There were 175 households, out of which 28.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.1% were married couples living together, 18.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.9% were non-families. 25.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.60 and the average family size was 3.11.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 23.5% under the age of 18, 9.2% from 18 to 24, 23.1% from 25 to 44, 24.6% from 45 to 64, and 19.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females, there were 76.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 85.1 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $24,773, and the median income for a family was $29,821. Males had a median income of $30,625 versus $21,607 for females. The per capita income for the city was $15,243. About 21.1% of families and 28.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 44.9% of those under age 18 and 16.9% of those age 65 or over.

Attractions

Leslie is the site of the Georgia Rural Telephone Museum, a large collection of antique telephone equipment.

See also

Kids robot.svg In Spanish: Leslie (Georgia) para niños

kids search engine
Leslie, Georgia Facts for Kids. Kiddle Encyclopedia.