Statham, Georgia facts for kids
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Statham, Georgia
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Location in Barrow County and the state of Georgia
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| Country | United States | |
| State | Georgia | |
| County | Barrow | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 4.01 sq mi (10.38 km2) | |
| • Land | 3.96 sq mi (10.27 km2) | |
| • Water | 0.04 sq mi (0.11 km2) | |
| Elevation | 892 ft (272 m) | |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,813 | |
| • Density | 709.46/sq mi (273.90/km2) | |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) | |
| ZIP code |
30666
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| Area code(s) | 770 | |
| FIPS code | 13-73312 | |
| GNIS feature ID | 0323543 | |
Statham (pronounced STAYT-əm) is a small city located in Barrow County, Georgia, United States. It is a friendly community where people live and work. In 2020, about 2,813 people called Statham home.
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History of Statham
How Did Statham Get Its Name?
The city of Statham was named after a person named Charles Statham. He was an important official at the University of Georgia.
Geography of Statham
Where is Statham Located?
Statham is found in the eastern part of Barrow County. It is about 13 miles (21 kilometers) west of a larger city called Athens. The exact location of Statham is 33°57′56″N 83°35′48″W / 33.96556°N 83.59667°W.
What is the Size of Statham?
The city of Statham covers a total area of about 3.6 square miles (9.3 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, which is about 3.5 square miles (9.1 square kilometers). A small part, about 0.1 square miles (0.26 square kilometers), is water.
Population and People of Statham
How Many People Live in Statham?
The number of people living in Statham has changed over many years. Here is a quick look at how the population has grown:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 172 | — | |
| 1910 | 621 | 261.0% | |
| 1920 | 720 | 15.9% | |
| 1930 | 522 | −27.5% | |
| 1940 | 605 | 15.9% | |
| 1950 | 626 | 3.5% | |
| 1960 | 711 | 13.6% | |
| 1970 | 817 | 14.9% | |
| 1980 | 1,101 | 34.8% | |
| 1990 | 1,360 | 23.5% | |
| 2000 | 2,040 | 50.0% | |
| 2010 | 2,408 | 18.0% | |
| 2020 | 2,813 | 16.8% | |
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Who Lives in Statham?
In 2020, there were 2,813 people living in Statham. These people lived in 895 households, and 658 of these were families. People from different backgrounds make up the community of Statham.
| Race | Num. | Perc. |
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| White (non-Hispanic) | 1,682 | 59.79% |
| Black or African American (non-Hispanic) | 509 | 18.09% |
| Native American | 6 | 0.21% |
| Asian | 86 | 3.06% |
| Other/Mixed | 126 | 4.48% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 404 | 14.36% |
Education in Statham
What Schools are in Statham?
The schools in Statham are part of the Barrow County Schools district. This district manages all the schools in the county.
Children in Statham attend:
- Statham Elementary School for elementary grades.
- Bear Creek Middle School for middle school grades.
- After middle school, students go to Winder-Barrow High School.
Notable People from Statham
Some well-known people have come from Statham:
- Julius Thompson: A teacher and a writer of novels.
- Michael D. Steele: A retired Colonel from the United States Army.
- Ronald Cooper: A professional racing driver.
