Reynolds, Georgia facts for kids
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Reynolds, Georgia
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A composite of Reynolds in 2012.
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Location in Taylor County and the state of Georgia
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| Country | United States |
| State | Georgia |
| County | Taylor |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.00 sq mi (5.18 km2) |
| • Land | 1.99 sq mi (5.15 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.03 km2) |
| Elevation | 440 ft (134 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 926 |
| • Density | 465.33/sq mi (179.67/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
31076
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| Area code(s) | 478 |
| FIPS code | 13-64876 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0321535 |
Reynolds is a small city located in Taylor County, Georgia, in the United States. In 2020, about 926 people lived there.
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History of Reynolds
The city of Reynolds was officially created in 1865 by the Georgia General Assembly. This is the group of lawmakers who make rules for the state of Georgia. The community was named after L. C. Reynolds, who was an important official for the railroad at that time.
Where is Reynolds Located?
Reynolds is found in the eastern part of Taylor County. Its exact location is 32 degrees, 33 minutes, 33 seconds North and 84 degrees, 5 minutes, 44 seconds West.
Travel and Roads
The city is along the Fall Line Freeway and Georgia State Route 96. These roads go from west to east right through the middle of Reynolds.
If you travel east on GA-540 and GA-96, you will reach Fort Valley in about 13 miles (21 kilometers). If you go west, you will get to Butler, which is the main town of Taylor County, in about 10 miles (16 kilometers).
Another road, Georgia State Route 128, also passes through Reynolds. This road goes northeast for 14 miles (23 kilometers) to Roberta. It also goes south for 19 miles (31 kilometers) to Oglethorpe.
Size of the City
According to the United States Census Bureau, Reynolds covers a total area of about 1.3 square miles (3.4 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with only a very small part (0.75%) being water.
People Living in Reynolds
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 278 | — | |
| 1890 | 283 | 1.8% | |
| 1900 | 436 | 54.1% | |
| 1910 | 521 | 19.5% | |
| 1920 | 926 | 77.7% | |
| 1930 | 880 | −5.0% | |
| 1940 | 871 | −1.0% | |
| 1950 | 906 | 4.0% | |
| 1960 | 1,087 | 20.0% | |
| 1970 | 1,253 | 15.3% | |
| 1980 | 1,298 | 3.6% | |
| 1990 | 1,166 | −10.2% | |
| 2000 | 1,036 | −11.1% | |
| 2010 | 1,086 | 4.8% | |
| 2020 | 926 | −14.7% | |
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In 2020, the 2020 United States census counted 926 people living in Reynolds. There were 486 households, which are groups of people living together in one home. There were also 229 families.
Different Backgrounds in Reynolds
The table below shows the different racial groups living in Reynolds as of 2020:
| Race | Num. | Perc. |
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| White (non-Hispanic) | 471 | 50.86% |
| Black or African American (non-Hispanic) | 408 | 44.06% |
| Native American | 16 | 1.73% |
| Other/Mixed | 20 | 2.16% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 | 1.19% |
Famous People from Reynolds
- Earl Little Sr., who was the father of the well-known human rights activist Malcolm X, was born in Reynolds on July 29, 1890.
Images for kids
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The Ferdinand Augustus Ricks House was built around 1905. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, which means it's an important historical building.
See also
In Spanish: Reynolds (Georgia) para niños
