Ochlocknee, Georgia facts for kids
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Ochlocknee, Georgia
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Ochlocknee City Hall
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Location in Thomas County and the state of Georgia
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| Country | United States |
| State | Georgia |
| County | Thomas |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.96 sq mi (2.47 km2) |
| • Land | 0.93 sq mi (2.40 km2) |
| • Water | 0.03 sq mi (0.07 km2) |
| Elevation | 269 ft (82 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 672 |
| • Density | 725.70/sq mi (280.11/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
31773
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| Area code(s) | 229 |
| FIPS code | 13-57372 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0356440 |
Ochlocknee is a town in Thomas County, Georgia, United States. The population was 672 in 2020. The city was incorporated on January 1, 1970.
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Geography
Ochlocknee is located at 30°58′31″N 84°3′20″W / 30.97528°N 84.05556°W (30.975409, -84.055425). According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 0.9 square miles (2.3 km2), of which 0.9 square miles (2.3 km2) is land and 1.05% is water.
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 117 | — | |
| 1890 | 202 | 72.6% | |
| 1900 | 244 | 20.8% | |
| 1910 | 350 | 43.4% | |
| 1920 | 410 | 17.1% | |
| 1930 | 443 | 8.0% | |
| 1940 | 429 | −3.2% | |
| 1950 | 503 | 17.2% | |
| 1960 | 502 | −0.2% | |
| 1970 | 611 | 21.7% | |
| 1980 | 627 | 2.6% | |
| 1990 | 588 | −6.2% | |
| 2000 | 605 | 2.9% | |
| 2010 | 676 | 11.7% | |
| 2020 | 672 | −0.6% | |
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As of the census of 2000, there were 605 people, 230 households, and 164 families residing in the town. By 2020, its population increased to 672.
Arts and culture
The city has celebrated Old South Day, a food and arts and crafts festival, every year since 1976.
See also
In Spanish: Ochlocknee para niños
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