Summertown, Georgia facts for kids
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Summertown, Georgia
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Location in Emanuel County and the state of Georgia
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| Country | United States |
| State | Georgia |
| County | Emanuel |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.79 sq mi (2.05 km2) |
| • Land | 0.79 sq mi (2.04 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km2) |
| Elevation | 253 ft (77 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 121 |
| • Density | 153.94/sq mi (59.40/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
30401
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| Area code(s) | 478 |
| FIPS code | 13-74348 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0323743 |
Summertown is a city in Emanuel County, Georgia, United States. The population was 121 in 2020.
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History
Summertown was originally built up as a summer retreat, hence the name. The Georgia General Assembly incorporated Summertown as a town in 1906.
Geography
Summertown is located in northern Emanuel County at 32°44′48″N 82°16′34″W / 32.74667°N 82.27611°W (32.746532, -82.276182). Georgia State Route 56 passes through the east side of the city limits, leading north 5 miles (8 km) to Midville and south 11 miles (18 km) to Swainsboro, the county seat.
According to the United States Census Bureau, Summertown has a total area of 0.77 square miles (2.0 km2), of which 0.004 square miles (0.01 km2), or 0.54%, is water.
Demographics
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1970 | 159 | — | |
| 1980 | 215 | 35.2% | |
| 1990 | 153 | −28.8% | |
| 2000 | 140 | −8.5% | |
| 2010 | 160 | 14.3% | |
| 2020 | 121 | −24.4% | |
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As of the census of 2000, there were 140 people, 48 households, and 34 families residing in the town. By 2020, its population declined to 121.
See also
In Spanish: Summertown para niños
