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 small town located in Thomas County, Georgia, in the United States. In 2020, about 672 people lived there. Ochlocknee officially became a town on January 1, 1970.
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Where is Ochlocknee?
Ochlocknee is found at specific coordinates: 30.975409 degrees North and 84.055425 degrees West. This means it is in the northern hemisphere and western part of the world.
The United States Census Bureau says the town covers a total area of about 0.9 square miles (2.4 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with only a small part (about 1.05%) being water.
Who Lives in Ochlocknee?
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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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In the year 2000, about 605 people lived in Ochlocknee. These people lived in 230 different homes, and 164 of these were families. By 2020, the number of people living in the town grew slightly to 672.
Fun Facts About Ochlocknee
Old South Day Festival
Since 1976, Ochlocknee has celebrated an event called Old South Day every year. This festival is a fun gathering where people can enjoy local food and see different arts and crafts made by talented artists. It's a special tradition for the town.
Famous People from Ochlocknee
Ochlocknee is known as the birthplace of Ronald K. Hoeflin. He is a philosopher, which means he is someone who studies big questions about life and knowledge.
