Rest Haven, Georgia facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Rest Haven, Georgia
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Georgia State Route 13 in Rest Haven
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Location in Gwinnett County and the state of Georgia
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 Rest Haven, Georgia
Location in Metro Atlanta
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| Country | United States |
| State | Georgia |
| Counties | Gwinnett, Hall |
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| • Total | 0.15 sq mi (0.40 km2) |
| • Land | 0.15 sq mi (0.40 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,099 ft (335 m) |
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| • Total | 45 |
| • Density | 290.32/sq mi (112.34/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| FIPS code | 13-64792 |
| GNIS feature ID | 332834 |
Rest Haven is a small town in the state of Georgia, USA. It is mostly located in Gwinnett County and a small part is in Hall County. In 2020, about 45 people lived there.
The town is found along Georgia State Route 13. This highway connects the big city of Atlanta to Gainesville. It is also very close to Interstate 985. The part of Rest Haven in Gwinnett County is considered part of the larger Atlanta metropolitan area. The Hall County part is near the Gainesville metropolitan area.
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History of Rest Haven
How the Town Started
Rest Haven officially became a town in 1938. This means it was given a special document, called a municipal charter, that allowed it to govern itself.
Trying to Join Buford
In 2005, leaders in Rest Haven wanted the town to become part of Buford. Buford is a much larger city that almost completely surrounds Rest Haven. There was a similar attempt in 2001, but a judge decided that Rest Haven should remain its own city. Some property owners in Rest Haven had already left the town and joined Buford.
State law makes it tricky for one city to join another. First, the town would need to vote to officially close down. After that, the people who used to live in Rest Haven would need to vote again to join Buford. Buford's city council would also have to agree.
In 2015, some residents again asked to join Buford, and this time their request was approved. However, as of 2022, Rest Haven still exists as a city. The mayor is Kenneth Waycaster. Even though it's still a town, many of its services, like planning and utilities, are handled by Buford.
Geography of Rest Haven
Rest Haven is a very small town. According to the United States Census Bureau, its total area is about 0.4 square miles (1.04 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no water.
Population Changes
The number of people living in Rest Haven has changed over the years.
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| 1940 | 91 | — | |
| 1950 | 147 | 61.5% | |
| 1960 | 167 | 13.6% | |
| 1970 | 188 | 12.6% | |
| 1980 | 231 | 22.9% | |
| 1990 | 176 | −23.8% | |
| 2000 | 151 | −14.2% | |
| 2010 | 62 | −58.9% | |
| 2020 | 45 | −27.4% | |
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In 1940, there were 91 people. The population grew until 1980, when it reached 231 people. Since then, the number of residents has slowly decreased. By 2020, only 45 people lived in Rest Haven.
Who Lives in Rest Haven?
The town has a mix of different backgrounds. Here's a quick look at the main groups:
- In 2020, most residents (about 64%) were White (not Hispanic or Latino).
- About 11% were Black or African American (not Hispanic or Latino).
- About 7% were Asian (not Hispanic or Latino).
- About 4% were of two or more races (not Hispanic or Latino).
- Around 13% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino (they can be of any race).
See also
- In Spanish: Rest Haven para niños
