Riceboro, Georgia facts for kids
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Riceboro, Georgia
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Location in Liberty County and the state of Georgia
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| Country | United States |
| State | Georgia |
| County | Liberty |
| Area | |
| • Total | 11.37 sq mi (29.46 km2) |
| • Land | 11.12 sq mi (28.80 km2) |
| • Water | 0.25 sq mi (0.66 km2) |
| Elevation | 13 ft (4 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 615 |
| • Density | 55.31/sq mi (21.35/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
31323
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| Area code(s) | 912 |
| FIPS code | 13-64960 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0356495 |
Riceboro is a small city in Liberty County, Georgia, in the United States. In 2010, about 809 people lived there. It is part of the larger Hinesville-Fort Stewart area.
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History of Riceboro
Riceboro got its name because a lot of rice used to be grown in this area. For many years, from 1789 to 1837, Riceboro was the main town, or "county seat," for Liberty County. This means it was where the county government was located. In 1819, the state government officially made it a village called "Riceborough."
Geography and Location
Riceboro is located at 31°44′7″N 81°26′25″W / 31.73528°N 81.44028°W. It covers an area of about 11.4 square miles (29.5 square kilometers). Most of this area is land. A small part, about 0.3 square miles (0.8 square kilometers), is water.
People of Riceboro
This section tells us about the people who live in Riceboro. In 2020, about 615 people lived in the city. There were 310 households, which are like homes where people live together.
Population Changes Over Time
The number of people living in Riceboro has changed over the years. You can see how the population has grown and shrunk in the table below.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1930 | 233 | — | |
| 1940 | 364 | 56.2% | |
| 1950 | 267 | −26.6% | |
| 1960 | 259 | −3.0% | |
| 1970 | 252 | −2.7% | |
| 1980 | 216 | −14.3% | |
| 1990 | 745 | 244.9% | |
| 2000 | 736 | −1.2% | |
| 2010 | 809 | 9.9% | |
| 2020 | 615 | −24.0% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
Diversity in Riceboro
People from many different backgrounds live in Riceboro. Here is a look at the different groups of people who called Riceboro home in 2020:
| Group | Number of People | Percentage |
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| White (not Hispanic) | 86 | 13.98% |
| Black or African American (not Hispanic) | 509 | 82.76% |
| Native American | 2 | 0.33% |
| Asian | 3 | 0.49% |
| Other/Mixed backgrounds | 9 | 1.46% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 | 0.98% |
Famous People from Riceboro
- DeLisha Milton-Jones: She is a well-known basketball player who played in the WNBA. She also won an Olympic gold medal! Now, she is a coach for a college basketball team.
- Richard LeCounte III: Born in 1998, he is a professional football player. He plays safety for the Cleveland Browns in the NFL. He also played college football at the University of Georgia.
See also
- In Spanish: Riceboro para niños
