Loganville, Georgia facts for kids
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Loganville, Georgia
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Loganville, Georgia
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| Motto(s):
"Where people matter"
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Location in Walton County and the state of Georgia
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 Loganville, Georgia
Location in Metro Atlanta
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| Country | United States | |
| State | Georgia | |
| Counties | Walton, Gwinnett | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 7.45 sq mi (19.29 km2) | |
| • Land | 7.41 sq mi (19.18 km2) | |
| • Water | 0.04 sq mi (0.12 km2) | |
| Elevation | 978 ft (298 m) | |
| Population
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| • Total | 14,127 | |
| • Density | 1,907.77/sq mi (736.63/km2) | |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) | |
| ZIP code |
30052
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| Area code(s) | 770 | |
| FIPS code | 13-47196 | |
| GNIS feature ID | 2404948 | |
Loganville is a city in the state of Georgia, United States. It's special because it's located in two different counties: Walton County and Gwinnett County. In 2020, about 14,127 people lived there. Loganville is part of the larger Atlanta metropolitan area, located about 36 mi (58 km) east of the big city of Atlanta. Its motto is "Where people matter."
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A Look Back: Loganville's History
Loganville wasn't always called Loganville! Long ago, it had another name: "Buncombe." Later, the city was named after an important early settler, James Harvie Logan. In 1887, the Georgia General Assembly, which is like the state's government, officially made Loganville a town.
Where is Loganville? Geography Facts
Loganville is mostly in the western part of Walton County. But its city limits also stretch into southeastern Gwinnett County. A main road, U.S. Route 78, goes right through the middle of Loganville. This road is also called Atlanta Highway. If you go east on Route 78 for about 5 miles (8.0 km), you'll reach Monroe. This is the main town for Walton County. If you go west on Route 78 for about 32 miles (51 km), you'll get to downtown Atlanta. Other important roads include Georgia State Route 20 and Georgia State Route 81. According to the United States Census Bureau, Loganville covers about 7.4 square miles (19.1 km2) of land. Only a very small part, about 0.04 square miles (0.1 km2), is water.
Who Lives in Loganville? Demographics
Demographics is the study of people living in a place. It looks at things like how many people there are and what groups they belong to.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 242 | — | |
| 1890 | 338 | 39.7% | |
| 1900 | 431 | 27.5% | |
| 1910 | 600 | 39.2% | |
| 1920 | 711 | 18.5% | |
| 1930 | 631 | −11.3% | |
| 1940 | 627 | −0.6% | |
| 1950 | 699 | 11.5% | |
| 1960 | 926 | 32.5% | |
| 1970 | 1,318 | 42.3% | |
| 1980 | 1,841 | 39.7% | |
| 1990 | 3,180 | 72.7% | |
| 2000 | 5,435 | 70.9% | |
| 2010 | 10,458 | 92.4% | |
| 2020 | 14,127 | 35.1% | |
| 2023 (est.) | 16,516 | 57.9% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
The table below shows the different groups of people living in Loganville as of 2020.
| Group | Number of People | Percentage |
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| White (not Hispanic) | 6,305 | 44.63% |
| Black or African American (not Hispanic) | 5,109 | 36.16% |
| Native American | 32 | 0.23% |
| Asian | 410 | 2.9% |
| Pacific Islander | 4 | 0.03% |
| Other/Mixed | 721 | 5.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,546 | 10.94% |
In 2020, the 2020 United States census counted 14,127 people living in Loganville. These people made up 4,101 households and 3,112 families.
Learning in Loganville: Education
Loganville has many schools for students of all ages. The schools in the Walton County part of Loganville are part of the Walton County School District. The schools in the Gwinnett County part of Loganville are part of the Gwinnett County School District. Loganville High School is one of the main high schools in the area.
Public Schools in Loganville
These schools are part of the Walton County Public School System and serve the Loganville area:
- Loganville High School
- Walnut Grove High School
- Performance Learning Center (a special school for dual enrollment)
- Loganville Middle School
- Youth Middle School
- Loganville Elementary School
- Youth Elementary School
- Bay Creek Elementary School (used to be Loganville Primary School)
- Walnut Grove Elementary School
- Sharon Elementary School
- Blaine Street Elementary School
These schools are part of the Gwinnett County Public Schools System:
- Magill Elementary School
- Rosebud Elementary School
- Grace Snell Middle School
- McConnell Middle School
- Grayson High School
Private Schools in Loganville
Loganville also has several private schools:
- Loganville Christian Academy
- Trinity Prep School
- Victory Baptist School
Fun Places to Visit: Points of Interest
Loganville has some interesting places to explore:
- Vines Botanical Gardens: A beautiful garden with many different plants.
- Kent Rock Manor: This place was used as the Salvatore Boarding School in the TV show Legacies.
- Holy Cross Cathedral: A large church that is the main cathedral for the Anglican Diocese of the South.
Famous Faces from Loganville: Notable People
Many talented people have connections to Loganville:
- Bobby Byrd: A singer who worked with James Brown and helped start the famous group The Famous Flames.
- Kyle Chandler: An actor.
- Clint Frazier: A professional Major League Baseball player.
- Jon Langston: A country music singer.
- Austin Meadows: A professional Major League Baseball player.
- Brandon Moss: A professional Major League Baseball player.
- Jordan Pruitt: A pop singer.
- Wayne Gallman: An NFL running back who played for the Minnesota Vikings.
- Jordan Rager: A country music singer.
See also
In Spanish: Loganville (Georgia) para niños
