Rhine, Georgia facts for kids
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Rhine, Georgia
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Location in Dodge County and the state of Georgia
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| Country | United States |
| State | Georgia |
| County | Dodge |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.14 sq mi (8.14 km2) |
| • Land | 3.13 sq mi (8.12 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km2) |
| Elevation | 243 ft (74 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 295 |
| • Density | 94.13/sq mi (36.34/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| ZIP Code |
31077
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| Area code(s) | 229 |
| FIPS code | 13-64932 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0321548 |
Rhine is a small town located in Dodge County, Georgia, United States. In 2020, about 295 people lived there.
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History of Rhine
A post office was opened in Rhine in 1890. The town was named after the famous Rhine river in Germany. Many of the first people who settled here came from Germany. The government of Georgia officially made Rhine a town in 1891.
Where is Rhine Located?
Rhine is in the southern part of Dodge County. You can find it at these coordinates: 31°59′23″N 83°11′56″W / 31.98972°N 83.19889°W.
Roads and Travel
U.S. Route 280 goes right through Rhine. If you go west on this road for about 6 miles, you'll reach Abbeville. Going east for 8 miles will take you to Milan.
Georgia State Route 117 also crosses US 280 in the middle of Rhine. This road goes north about 15 miles to Eastman, which is the main town in Dodge County. If you go southeast on State Route 117 for 19 miles, you'll get to Jacksonville, Georgia.
Another road, State Route 165, starts from State Route 117 in the northern part of Rhine. It goes northeast for about 11 miles to Chauncey.
Land Area
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town of Rhine covers a total area of about 8.1 square kilometers (3.1 square miles). All of this area is land.
Population Changes in Rhine
The number of people living in Rhine has changed over the years. Here's a look at the population from 1900 to 2020:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 191 | — | |
| 1910 | 321 | 68.1% | |
| 1920 | 396 | 23.4% | |
| 1930 | 450 | 13.6% | |
| 1940 | 463 | 2.9% | |
| 1950 | 514 | 11.0% | |
| 1960 | 485 | −5.6% | |
| 1970 | 471 | −2.9% | |
| 1980 | 590 | 25.3% | |
| 1990 | 466 | −21.0% | |
| 2000 | 422 | −9.4% | |
| 2010 | 394 | −6.6% | |
| 2020 | 295 | −25.1% | |
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In the year 2000, there were 422 people living in Rhine. These people lived in 183 different homes, and 114 of those were families. By 2020, the population had gone down to 295 people.
See also
In Spanish: Rhine (Georgia) para niños
