Rayle, Georgia facts for kids
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Rayle, Georgia
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Location in Wilkes County and the state of Georgia
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| Country | United States |
| State | Georgia |
| County | Wilkes |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.04 sq mi (2.70 km2) |
| • Land | 1.02 sq mi (2.65 km2) |
| • Water | 0.02 sq mi (0.05 km2) |
| Elevation | 702 ft (214 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 158 |
| • Density | 154.30/sq mi (59.55/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
30660
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| Area code(s) | 706 |
| FIPS code | 13-63756 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0332801 |
Rayle is a small town located in Wilkes County, Georgia, in the United States. In 2020, about 158 people lived there.
Where is Rayle Located?
Rayle is found at specific geographic coordinates: 33.790184 degrees North and 82.896599 degrees West. These numbers help pinpoint its exact spot on a map.
The town covers a total area of about 0.9 square miles (or 2.7 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the town limits.
How Many People Live in Rayle?
The number of people living in Rayle has changed over the years. This information comes from the United States Census Bureau, which counts everyone in the country every ten years.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1970 | 110 | — | |
| 1980 | 177 | 60.9% | |
| 1990 | 107 | −39.5% | |
| 2000 | 139 | 29.9% | |
| 2010 | 199 | 43.2% | |
| 2020 | 158 | −20.6% | |
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In the year 2000, the census showed that 139 people lived in Rayle. These people lived in 54 different homes, and 38 of these homes were families. By 2020, the population had grown slightly to 158 people.
