Maxeys, Georgia facts for kids
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Maxeys, Georgia
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Location in Oglethorpe County and the state of Georgia
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| Country | United States |
| State | Georgia |
| County | Oglethorpe |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.39 sq mi (6.20 km2) |
| • Land | 2.38 sq mi (6.17 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.03 km2) |
| Elevation | 751 ft (229 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 198 |
| • Density | 83.16/sq mi (32.11/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
30671
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| Area code(s) | 706 |
| FIPS code | 13-50260 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0328731 |
Maxeys is a small town in Oglethorpe County, Georgia, in the United States. In 2020, about 198 people lived there. It's a quiet place with a rich history.
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History of Maxeys
The town of Maxeys was officially created by the Georgia General Assembly in 1907. This means it became a recognized town with its own local government. The town was named after the Maxeys family, who were among the first people to settle in this area.
Geography of Maxeys
Maxeys is located in the state of Georgia. Its exact location is 33°45′26″N 83°10′26″W / 33.75722°N 83.17389°W.
The town covers a total area of about 2.4 square miles (6.2 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a very small part being water.
Who Lives in Maxeys? (Demographics)
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 97 | — | |
| 1910 | 334 | — | |
| 1920 | 356 | 6.6% | |
| 1930 | 209 | −41.3% | |
| 1940 | 226 | 8.1% | |
| 1950 | 204 | −9.7% | |
| 1960 | 149 | −27.0% | |
| 1970 | 229 | 53.7% | |
| 1980 | 205 | −10.5% | |
| 1990 | 180 | −12.2% | |
| 2000 | 210 | 16.7% | |
| 2010 | 224 | 6.7% | |
| 2020 | 198 | −11.6% | |
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In 2000, there were 210 people living in Maxeys. These people lived in 77 households, and 62 of those were families. The average household had about 2.73 people.
Most of the people living in Maxeys were White (about 92%). A smaller number were African American, Native American, or from other backgrounds. About 2.86% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
The town's population included people of all ages. About 23.8% were under 18 years old, and 21.4% were 65 or older. The average age in Maxeys was 42 years old.
Education in Maxeys
One special thing about Maxeys is the AT Brightwell Scholarship. This scholarship helps students from Maxeys pay for college, and it can even cover graduate school!
To get this scholarship, students must:
- Be under 25 years old.
- Have lived in Maxeys for at least one year.
- Their parents must also live in Maxeys while the student receives the scholarship.
Because this scholarship is so helpful, some real estate companies in the area mention it when they advertise homes.
See also
In Spanish: Maxeys para niños
