Roopville, Georgia facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Roopville, Georgia
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Downtown Roopville
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Location in Carroll County and the state of Georgia
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| Country | United States |
| State | Georgia |
| County | Carroll |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.79 sq mi (2.05 km2) |
| • Land | 0.79 sq mi (2.05 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,247 ft (380 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 231 |
| • Density | 292.41/sq mi (112.95/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
30170
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| Area code(s) | 770 |
| FIPS code | 13-66696 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0321890 |
| Website | https://roopvillega.com/ |
Roopville is a small town in Carroll County, Georgia, in the United States. It's a quiet place where people live and work. In 2020, about 231 people lived there. This was a small increase from 218 people counted in 2010.
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History of Roopville
Roopville was started in 1881. A man named John K. Roop founded the town. It was named after him. Just a few years later, in 1885, the Georgia General Assembly officially made Roopville a town. This meant it had its own local government.
Where is Roopville?
Roopville is located in the southern part of Carroll County. You can find it by looking at the coordinates 33°27′24″N 85°7′52″W / 33.45667°N 85.13111°W. The town is right along U.S. Route 27. This main road helps people travel to nearby cities.
If you go north on U.S. Route 27, you will reach Carrollton. Carrollton is about 10 miles away. It is also the county seat, which means it's the main city for Carroll County. If you travel south on the same road, you will get to Centralhatchee. This town is about 6 miles away.
The United States Census Bureau says that Roopville covers a total area of about 2.0 square kilometers. All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water inside the town limits.
How Many People Live in Roopville?
The number of people living in Roopville has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at the population counts from different years:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1890 | 123 | — | |
| 1900 | 109 | −11.4% | |
| 1910 | 173 | 58.7% | |
| 1920 | 200 | 15.6% | |
| 1930 | 260 | 30.0% | |
| 1940 | 230 | −11.5% | |
| 1950 | 202 | −12.2% | |
| 1960 | 203 | 0.5% | |
| 1970 | 221 | 8.9% | |
| 1980 | 229 | 3.6% | |
| 1990 | 248 | 8.3% | |
| 2000 | 177 | −28.6% | |
| 2010 | 218 | 23.2% | |
| 2020 | 231 | 6.0% | |
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In the year 2000, a census showed that 177 people lived in Roopville. There were 75 households, which means 75 different homes. By the time of the 2020 census, the population had grown to 231 people.
Famous People from Roopville
Even small towns can have famous people!
- Keith Jackson (1928-2018) was a well-known sportscaster. He was famous for his voice in college football games.
- Donna Fiducia is a news and media personality. She has worked in television and radio.
See also
In Spanish: Roopville para niños
