Rebecca, Georgia facts for kids
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Rebecca, Georgia
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Rebecca City Hall
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Location in Turner County and the state of Georgia
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| Country | United States |
| State | Georgia |
| County | Turner |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.79 sq mi (2.03 km2) |
| • Land | 0.79 sq mi (2.03 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 351 ft (107 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 208 |
| • Density | 264.63/sq mi (102.23/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
31783
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| Area code(s) | 229 |
| FIPS code | 13-63840 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0321350 |
Rebecca is a small city located in Turner County, Georgia, in the United States. It sits right next to the Alapaha River. In 2020, about 208 people lived there.
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History of Rebecca
Rebecca became an official town in 1904. This happened when the Georgia General Assembly decided to make it a recognized community.
The town got its name from Rebecca Sharron. She was the daughter of someone who lived in the area. A post office has been open in Rebecca since 1902.
Where is Rebecca Located?
Rebecca is found at specific coordinates: 31.806385 degrees North and 83.487833 degrees West. This helps pinpoint its exact spot on a map.
The United States Census Bureau says that Rebecca covers about 0.8 square miles (2.03 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no water within the city limits.
Population Changes Over Time
The number of people living in Rebecca has changed quite a bit over the years. Here's a look at how the population has grown and shrunk:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 252 | — | |
| 1920 | 331 | 31.3% | |
| 1930 | 288 | −13.0% | |
| 1940 | 342 | 18.8% | |
| 1950 | 295 | −13.7% | |
| 1960 | 278 | −5.8% | |
| 1970 | 266 | −4.3% | |
| 1980 | 272 | 2.3% | |
| 1990 | 148 | −45.6% | |
| 2000 | 246 | 66.2% | |
| 2010 | 187 | −24.0% | |
| 2020 | 208 | 11.2% | |
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In the year 2000, there were 246 people living in Rebecca. These people made up 87 households and 66 families. The city had about 315 people per square mile.
Most of the people in Rebecca were White (76.42%). About 20.33% were African American, and a small number were Native American or from two or more races. Less than 1% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
About 35.6% of the households had children under 18 living with them. Many households (64.4%) were married couples. The average household had about 2.83 people.
The population was spread out by age. About 28.9% were under 18. About 19.1% were 65 or older. The average age in the city was 37 years old.
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Rebecca City Hall
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Location of Rebecca in Turner County, Georgia
See also
In Spanish: Rebecca (Georgia) para niños
