Stockton, Georgia facts for kids
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Stockton, Georgia
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 Stockton, Georgia
Location in Georgia (U.S. state)
Stockton, Georgia
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Georgia |
| County | Lanier |
| Population
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| • Total | 135 |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP codes |
31649
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Stockton is a small community in Lanier County, Georgia, United States. It's known as an "unincorporated community" because it doesn't have its own city government. It's also a "census-designated place" (CDP), which means the United States Census Bureau counts its population separately.
Stockton is located in the southern part of Georgia. It's near cities like Valdosta and Lakeland. The area around Stockton is known for growing tobacco and producing things from pine trees, like turpentine and lumber. Moody Air Force Base is also nearby. People mainly travel to Stockton using U.S. Route 84 and U.S. Route 129. The Alapaha River flows close by, and CSX Transportation trains pass through Stockton regularly. The ZIP code for Stockton is 31649.
In the 2020 census, Stockton had a population of 135 people.
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History of Stockton, Georgia
How Stockton Got Its Name
The community of Stockton was named after a railroad official. His last name was Mr. Stockton. In 1876, the Georgia General Assembly officially made Stockton a town. However, the town's official government was ended in 1995. This means it no longer operates as an incorporated town.
The Stockton Train Event
In 1944, a significant train event happened in Stockton. A train went off its tracks because of a broken rail. This event was a serious accident.
Population and People
Stockton's Population Over Time
Stockton was first counted as a census-designated place (CDP) in the 2020 U.S. Census.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2020 | 135 | — | |
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In 2020, the total population of Stockton was 135 people.
Who Lives in Stockton?
The United States Census Bureau also collects information about the different groups of people living in places like Stockton. This helps us understand the community better.
| Race / Ethnicity (NH = Non-Hispanic) | Pop 2020 | % 2020 |
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| White alone (NH) | 86 | 63.70% |
| Black or African American alone (NH) | 38 | 28.15% |
| Native American or Alaska Native alone (NH) | 0 | 0.00% |
| Asian alone (NH) | 1 | 0.74% |
| Pacific Islander alone (NH) | 1 | 0.74% |
| Other race alone (NH) | 0 | 0.00% |
| Mixed race or Multiracial (NH) | 5 | 3.70% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 4 | 2.96% |
| Total | 135 | 100.00% |
