Locust Grove, Georgia facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Locust Grove, Georgia
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Locust Grove City Hall
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Location in Henry County and the state of Georgia
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| Country | United States | ||
| State | Georgia | ||
| County | Henry | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 11.78 sq mi (30.51 km2) | ||
| • Land | 11.59 sq mi (30.02 km2) | ||
| • Water | 0.19 sq mi (0.49 km2) | ||
| Elevation | 837 ft (255 m) | ||
| Population
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| • Total | 8,947 | ||
| • Density | 771.89/sq mi (298.04/km2) | ||
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) | ||
| ZIP code |
30248
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| Area code | 770/678/470 | ||
| FIPS code | 13-47140 | ||
| GNIS feature ID | 0332253 | ||
Locust Grove is a city in Henry County, Georgia, in the United States. In 2020, about 8,947 people lived there. Some nearby communities, like Luella, also use Locust Grove for their mailing address.
The city has grown a lot, both in how many people live there and how many businesses have opened. In 1900, only 254 people lived in Locust Grove. Now, the population is much larger.
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History of Locust Grove
The city got its name from a group of locust trees that grew near where the town first started. The Georgia General Assembly officially made Locust Grove a city in 1893.
Geography and Location
Locust Grove is located in the southern part of Henry County.
The United States Census Bureau says the city covers about 11.78 square miles (30.51 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a small part being water.
Population Changes
Locust Grove has seen its population grow quite a bit over the years. You can see how the number of people living here has changed since 1890 in the table below.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1890 | 255 | — | |
| 1900 | 254 | −0.4% | |
| 1910 | 716 | 181.9% | |
| 1920 | 529 | −26.1% | |
| 1930 | 428 | −19.1% | |
| 1940 | 349 | −18.5% | |
| 1950 | 405 | 16.0% | |
| 1960 | 369 | −8.9% | |
| 1970 | 642 | 74.0% | |
| 1980 | 1,479 | 130.4% | |
| 1990 | 1,681 | 13.7% | |
| 2000 | 2,322 | 38.1% | |
| 2010 | 5,402 | 132.6% | |
| 2020 | 8,947 | 65.6% | |
| 2023 (est.) | 11,199 | 107.3% | |
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Who Lives in Locust Grove?
Here's a look at the different groups of people living in Locust Grove, based on the 2020 census:
| Race | Num. | Perc. |
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| White (non-Hispanic) | 3,125 | 34.93% |
| Black or African American (non-Hispanic) | 4,627 | 51.72% |
| Native American | 10 | 0.11% |
| Asian | 140 | 1.56% |
| Pacific Islander | 4 | 0.04% |
| Other/Mixed | 431 | 4.82% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 610 | 6.82% |
In 2020, there were 8,947 people living in Locust Grove. These people made up 2,571 households, with 1,837 of them being families.
Fun Things to Do
Shopping and Animals
The Tanger Outlet Center opened in Locust Grove in 1994. Since then, many other new businesses have come to the city.
Locust Grove is also home to Noah's Ark. This is a special place that helps over 1,000 animals. It is a non-profit facility, meaning it uses its money to help the animals, not to make a profit.
Train Watching
Locust Grove has a special platform where you can watch trains go by. This platform is next to the Norfolk Southern train line. It even has a radio scanner that lets you listen to the train's local frequency. This way, you can hear what the train operators are saying!
Schools in Locust Grove
Locust Grove has several schools for students of all ages.
Public Schools
Elementary Schools
- Locust Grove Elementary School
- Unity Grove Elementary School
- Luella Elementary School
- New Hope Elementary School
- Bethlehem Elementary School
Middle Schools
- Locust Grove Middle School
- Luella Middle School
- Ola Middle School
High Schools
- Locust Grove High School
- Luella High School
- Ola High School
Private Schools
- Strong Rock Christian School
- Heritage Baptist Christian School
How to Get Around: Major Roads
Several important roads pass through or near Locust Grove, making it easy to travel to and from the city.
Interstate 75
U.S. Highway 23
Georgia State Route 42
Georgia State Route 155
Georgia State Route 401
See also
In Spanish: Locust Grove (Georgia) para niños
