Milner, Georgia facts for kids
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Milner, Georgia
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Location in Lamar County and the state of Georgia
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| Country | United States |
| State | Georgia |
| County | Lamar |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.12 sq mi (5.48 km2) |
| • Land | 2.11 sq mi (5.46 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km2) |
| Elevation | 840 ft (256 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 772 |
| • Density | 366.40/sq mi (141.47/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
30257
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| Area code(s) | 770 |
| FIPS code | 13-51604 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0332395 |
Milner is a small city in Lamar County, Georgia, in the United States. In 2020, about 772 people lived there. Milner is part of the larger Metro Atlanta area.
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History of Milner
The community of Milner was started in 1912. It was named after Willis R. Milner, who was an important person in the early days of the area.
Geography of Milner
Milner is located in the northwestern part of Lamar County. You can find it at these coordinates: 33°6′47″N 84°11′42″W / 33.11306°N 84.19500°W.
How to Get There
U.S. Route 41 goes through the southwest side of Milner. This road leads about 5 miles (8 km) southeast to Barnesville, which is the main town in Lamar County. It also goes about 11 miles (18 km) northwest to Griffin.
Land and Water
The city covers about 2.1 square miles (5.4 square kilometers) of land. There is very little water area. Milner sits on the Eastern Continental Divide. This means that rain falling on the east side of the city flows towards the Atlantic Ocean. Water on the west side flows towards the Gulf of Mexico.
Population Changes in Milner
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 442 | — | |
| 1900 | 440 | — | |
| 1910 | 400 | −9.1% | |
| 1920 | 407 | 1.8% | |
| 1930 | 329 | −19.2% | |
| 1940 | 352 | 7.0% | |
| 1950 | 345 | −2.0% | |
| 1960 | 305 | −11.6% | |
| 1970 | 270 | −11.5% | |
| 1980 | 320 | 18.5% | |
| 1990 | 321 | 0.3% | |
| 2000 | 522 | 62.6% | |
| 2010 | 610 | 16.9% | |
| 2020 | 772 | 26.6% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 1850-1870 1880 1890-1910 1920-1930 1930-1940 1940-1950 1960-19801990 |
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Milner first appeared in the U.S. Census in 1880. At that time, it was part of Pike County. Later, in 1920, Lamar County was created, and Milner became part of it.
Population Growth
The population of Milner has changed over the years. In 2000, there were 522 people living in the city. By 2010, the population grew to 610 people. The most recent census in 2020 showed that 772 people lived in Milner.
Who Lives in Milner?
In 2000, there were 189 households in Milner. About 34% of these households had children under 18 living there. Most households were made up of married couples. The average household had about 2.76 people.
The population included people of different ages. About 27% were under 18 years old. About 10% were 65 years or older. The average age in the city was 34 years old.
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