Port Wentworth, Georgia facts for kids
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Port Wentworth, Georgia
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Port Wentworth City Hall
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Location in Chatham County and the state of Georgia
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| Country | United States | |
| State | Georgia | |
| County | Chatham | |
| Government | ||
| • Type | Council-City Manager Government | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 16.12 sq mi (41.74 km2) | |
| • Land | 16.07 sq mi (41.62 km2) | |
| • Water | 0.05 sq mi (0.12 km2) | |
| Elevation | 23 ft (7 m) | |
| Population
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| • Total | 10,878 | |
| • Density | 676.87/sq mi (261.34/km2) | |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) | |
| ZIP code |
31407
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| Area code(s) | 912 | |
| FIPS code | 13-62328 | |
| GNIS feature ID | 0332733 | |
Port Wentworth is a city located in Chatham County, Georgia, in the United States. It is part of the larger Savannah metropolitan area. In 2020, about 10,878 people lived there. This was more than double the number of people living there in 2010.
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History of Port Wentworth
The city of Port Wentworth was officially created by the Georgia General Assembly in 1957. This means it became a recognized city with its own local government.
Sugar Plant Accident in 2008
On February 7, 2008, a serious accident happened at the historic Dixie Crystals sugar plant. This plant was built in 1916. The accident caused a large explosion that was heard far away. It was a sad event that brought a lot of attention to Port Wentworth from around the world.
Geography of Port Wentworth
Port Wentworth is located in the northern part of Chatham County. Its exact location is 32°09′52″N 81°10′48″W / 32.164512°N 81.180087°W.
The city shares its borders with:
- Effingham County to the north
- Garden City to the southeast
- Parts of Savannah (near the Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport) to the southwest
Inside Port Wentworth, you can find smaller areas called Meinhard and Monteith. The city covers about 43 square kilometers (16.6 square miles) of land, with a small amount of water.
Population and People
The number of people living in Port Wentworth has changed over the years:
- 1960: 3,705 people
- 1970: 3,905 people
- 1980: 3,947 people
- 1990: 4,012 people
- 2000: 3,276 people
- 2010: 5,359 people
- 2020: 10,878 people
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 10,878 people living in Port Wentworth. These people lived in 3,258 households, which are groups of people living together in one home. There were also 2,091 families.
Population by Race in 2020
| Race | Number of People | Percentage |
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| White (not Hispanic) | 3,981 | 36.60% |
| Black or African American (not Hispanic) | 5,061 | 46.53% |
| Native American | 32 | 0.29% |
| Asian | 131 | 1.20% |
| Pacific Islander | 7 | 0.06% |
| Other/Mixed | 561 | 5.16% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,105 | 10.16% |
Education in Port Wentworth
Students in Port Wentworth attend schools that are part of the Savannah-Chatham County Public School System.
Law Enforcement
The city of Port Wentworth has its own police force, called the Port Wentworth Police Department. They work to keep the community safe.
Images for kids
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Fire Department Station 1
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Fire Department Station 2
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Port Wentworth Police Station
See also
In Spanish: Port Wentworth para niños
