Omega, Georgia facts for kids
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Omega, Georgia
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Omega City Hall
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Location in Tift County and the state of Georgia
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| Country | United States |
| State | Georgia |
| Counties | Tift, Colquitt |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.80 sq mi (4.67 km2) |
| • Land | 1.78 sq mi (4.62 km2) |
| • Water | 0.02 sq mi (0.06 km2) |
| Elevation | 322 ft (98 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,318 |
| • Density | 739.20/sq mi (285.42/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
31775
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| Area code(s) | 229 |
| FIPS code | 13-58184 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0332576 |
Omega is a small city located in the state of Georgia, in the United States. It is unique because it is split between two different areas: Tift County and Colquitt County. In 2020, about 1,318 people lived in Omega.
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History of Omega
Omega was first known by a different name: Surrey. It was founded around 1889. This happened when a railroad line was built and extended to that spot, helping the town grow.
Where is Omega? (Geography)
Omega is located at these coordinates: 31°20′23″N 83°35′42″W / 31.33972°N 83.59500°W. This helps us find its exact spot on a map.
The city covers a total area of about 1.8 square miles (4.67 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a very small part being water.
Population and People (Demographics)
The population of Omega has changed over the years. You can see how many people lived there at different times in the chart below.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 274 | — | |
| 1920 | 329 | 20.1% | |
| 1930 | 324 | −1.5% | |
| 1940 | 608 | 87.7% | |
| 1950 | 966 | 58.9% | |
| 1960 | 940 | −2.7% | |
| 1970 | 835 | −11.2% | |
| 1980 | 996 | 19.3% | |
| 1990 | 912 | −8.4% | |
| 2000 | 1,340 | 46.9% | |
| 2010 | 1,221 | −8.9% | |
| 2020 | 1,318 | 7.9% | |
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In 2020, there were 1,318 people living in Omega. These people lived in 440 households, with 326 of those being families.
Around 2023, the population was about 1,221 people. Most of them, 1,209 people, lived in the Tift County part of Omega. Only 12 people lived in the Colquitt County part.
Schools in Omega (Education)
Students living in Omega attend different school districts depending on which county they live in.
If you live in the Tift County part of Omega, you go to schools in the Tift County School District.
If you live in the Colquitt County part of Omega, you go to schools in the Colquitt County School District.
