Reed Creek, Georgia facts for kids
Reed Creek is a small community in Hart County, Georgia, in the United States. It's a place where people live, but it's not officially a city or town. In 2010, about 2,604 people lived there. This was more than the 2,148 people who lived there in 2000.
Where is Reed Creek?
Reed Creek is located in the northeastern part of Hart County. It's right next to Lake Hartwell on the Savannah River. This big lake and river separate Reed Creek from the state of South Carolina.
The community covers a total area of about 88.8 square kilometers (about 34.3 square miles). Most of this area, about 61.3 square kilometers (23.7 square miles), is land. The rest, about 27.5 square kilometers (10.6 square miles), is water, mostly from Lake Hartwell.
The main road that goes through Reed Creek is Georgia State Route 51. This road travels north from the nearby town of Hartwell, Georgia, right into Reed Creek.
Who Lives in Reed Creek?
In 2000, there were 2,148 people living in Reed Creek. The average age of people living there was 50 years old.
- About 16.9% of the people were under 18 years old.
- About 26.2% of the people were 65 years old or older.
Most of the people living in Reed Creek were White (about 97.58%). A smaller number were African American (about 1.49%) or from other backgrounds.
Fun Things to Do
One of the biggest attractions near Reed Creek is Lake Hartwell. This huge lake covers about 56,000 acres (which is about 226 square kilometers or 87 square miles)! It's a popular spot for boating, fishing, and other water activities.
See also
In Spanish: Reed Creek para niños
