Midville, Georgia facts for kids
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Midville, Georgia
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Location in Burke County and the state of Georgia
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| Country | United States |
| State | Georgia |
| County | Burke |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.00 sq mi (5.17 km2) |
| • Land | 1.99 sq mi (5.15 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km2) |
| Elevation | 194 ft (59 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 385 |
| • Density | 193.47/sq mi (74.70/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
30441
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| Area code(s) | 478 |
| FIPS code | 13-51240 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0318099 |
Midville is a small city located in Burke County, in the state of Georgia, United States. In 2020, about 385 people lived there. Midville is also part of the larger Augusta, Georgia metropolitan area, which means it's connected to the bigger city of Augusta.
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History of Midville
Midville became an official town in 1877. This happened when the Georgia General Assembly (which is like Georgia's state parliament) made it a recognized town. The name 'Midville' was chosen because it was located right in the middle of two other important cities: Macon and Savannah.
Geography of Midville
Midville is found in the southwest part of Burke County. Its exact location is 32°49′17″N 82°14′12″W / 32.82139°N 82.23667°W. The southern edge of the city is the Ogeechee River. This river also marks the border of the county.
The city covers a total area of about 5.2 square kilometers (or 2.0 square miles). Most of this area is land. Only a tiny part, about 0.02 square kilometers (0.01 square miles), is water.
Population and People
The number of people living in Midville has changed over the years. You can see how the population has grown and shrunk in the table below.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 152 | — | |
| 1900 | 275 | — | |
| 1910 | 603 | 119.3% | |
| 1920 | 985 | 63.3% | |
| 1930 | 853 | −13.4% | |
| 1940 | 780 | −8.6% | |
| 1950 | 682 | −12.6% | |
| 1960 | 676 | −0.9% | |
| 1970 | 665 | −1.6% | |
| 1980 | 670 | 0.8% | |
| 1990 | 620 | −7.5% | |
| 2000 | 457 | −26.3% | |
| 2010 | 269 | −41.1% | |
| 2020 | 385 | 43.1% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 1850-1870 1880 1890-1910 1920-1930 1930-1940 1940-1950 1960-19801980-2000 |
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In 2010, there were 269 people living in Midville. By 2020, the population had grown to 385 people.
Education
Students in Midville attend schools that are part of the Burke County School District.
Notable People from Midville
- Tedi Thurman was a model and television personality. She was born in Midville.
- Pat Dye was a famous football coach. He coached at Auburn University.
See also
In Spanish: Midville para niños
