Lula, Georgia facts for kids
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Lula, Georgia
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Location in Hall County and the state of Georgia
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| Country | United States |
| State | Georgia |
| Counties | Hall, Banks |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4.33 sq mi (11.21 km2) |
| • Land | 4.32 sq mi (11.18 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.03 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,326 ft (404 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,822 |
| • Density | 653.85/sq mi (252.48/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
30554
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| Area code(s) | 770 |
| FIPS code | 13-47896 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2404971 |
Lula is a city located in the state of Georgia, in the United States. It is split between two counties: Hall and Banks. Most of Lula is in Hall County.
In 2020, about 2,822 people lived in Lula. The part of Lula in Hall County is part of the larger Gainesville metropolitan area. Lula is famous for its yearly "RailRoad Days" festival, usually held in May.
Lula is an important spot for trains. It's where the Norfolk Southern Railway lines from Atlanta and Athens connect. Major roads near Lula include Georgia Highway 51, Georgia Highway 52, Georgia Highway 365, and U.S. Route 23.
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History of Lula
The railroad line connecting Athens to Lula was finished in 1874. This line was built for the North Eastern Railroad. Two civil engineers, Joel Hurt and his brother Fletcher, chose the name "Lula" for the town. They named it after a woman they admired, Miss Lula Phinizy.
The government of Georgia officially made Lula a town in 1905.
Geography of Lula
Lula covers a total area of about 11.2 square kilometers (4.3 square miles). Most of this area is land. Only a very small part, about 0.03 square kilometers (0.01 square miles), is water.
Lula's Population Over Time
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 217 | — | |
| 1910 | 309 | 42.4% | |
| 1920 | 367 | 18.8% | |
| 1930 | 315 | −14.2% | |
| 1940 | 316 | 0.3% | |
| 1950 | 378 | 19.6% | |
| 1960 | 557 | 47.4% | |
| 1970 | 736 | 32.1% | |
| 1980 | 857 | 16.4% | |
| 1990 | 1,018 | 18.8% | |
| 2000 | 1,438 | 41.3% | |
| 2010 | 2,758 | 91.8% | |
| 2020 | 2,822 | 2.3% | |
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This table shows how Lula's population has grown over many years, based on the U.S. Census.
Population in 2020
In 2020, the 2020 United States census counted 2,822 people living in Lula. These people lived in 1,012 households, which are like homes or families. About 724 of these were families.
Most of Lula's population lives in Hall County. In 2020, about 2,000 people lived in the Hall County part of Lula. The remaining 158 people lived in the Banks County part.
Education in Lula
Students living in the Hall County part of Lula attend schools in the Hall County School District. Lula Elementary School is part of this district. After elementary school, students usually go to East Hall Middle School and then East Hall High School.
For students living in the Banks County part of Lula, their schools are part of the Banks County School District. These students are zoned to attend Banks County High School.
