Leslie, Georgia facts for kids
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Leslie, Georgia
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Location in Sumter County and the state of Georgia
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| 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
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| • Total | 344 |
| • Density | 194.35/sq mi (75.03/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
31764
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| Area code(s) | 229 |
| FIPS code | 13-46020 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0316768 |
Leslie is a small city in Sumter County, Georgia, in the United States. In 2010, about 409 people lived there. It is part of the larger Americus area.
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History of Leslie
Leslie was started in 1884. The town was named after a person called Leslie Bailey. The Georgia General Assembly, which is like the state's main law-making group, officially made Leslie a city in 1892.
Geography of Leslie
Leslie is located at coordinates 31°57′18″N 84°5′13″W / 31.95500°N 84.08694°W. This helps us find its exact spot on a map.
The city covers a total area of about 1.8 square miles (4.59 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Population and People
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| 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% | |
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The population of Leslie has changed over the years. In 1900, there were 213 people. The population grew to 620 by 1930, but then it started to decrease. By 2020, the population was 344 people.
Diversity in Leslie
Based on the 2000 census, Leslie had 455 residents. About half of the people were White (50.99%), and a little less than half were African American (45.05%). Some people were from other backgrounds (3.74%), and a small number were of two or more races (0.22%). About 4.40% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Age Groups
In 2000, the people in Leslie were spread out across different age groups. About 23.5% of the population was under 18 years old. People aged 65 or older made up 19.6% of the population. The average age in the city was 42 years old.
Things to See
Leslie is home to the Georgia Rural Telephone Museum. This museum has a very large collection of old telephone equipment. It's a great place to see how telephones have changed over time!
See also
In Spanish: Leslie (Georgia) para niños
