Tennille, Georgia facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Tennille, Georgia
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Location in Washington County and the state of Georgia
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| Country | United States |
| State | Georgia |
| County | Washington |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.79 sq mi (4.62 km2) |
| • Land | 1.77 sq mi (4.59 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.04 km2) |
| Elevation | 466 ft (142 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,469 |
| • Density | 829.47/sq mi (320.29/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
31089
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| Area code(s) | 478 |
| FIPS code | 13-75888 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0324005 |
| Website | https://www.tennille-ga.gov/ |
Tennille is a city located in Washington County, Georgia, in the United States. In 2020, about 1,469 people lived there. It's like a smaller town right next to a bigger one, Sandersville.
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What is Tennille's History?
Tennille became an official city in 1875. This happened when the Georgia General Assembly (which is like Georgia's state government) made it so. The city got its name from Francis Tennille, who was one of the first people to settle in the area.
Where is Tennille Located?
Tennille is found at these coordinates: 32°56′17″N 82°48′38″W / 32.93806°N 82.81056°W. This means it's in a specific spot on the map.
How Big is Tennille?
According to the United States Census Bureau, Tennille covers about 1.7 square miles (4.4 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, and a very small part is water.
Who Lives in Tennille?
The population of Tennille has changed over the years. Here's how many people have lived there during different census counts:
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 99 | — | |
| 1890 | 953 | 862.6% | |
| 1900 | 1,121 | 17.6% | |
| 1910 | 1,622 | 44.7% | |
| 1920 | 1,768 | 9.0% | |
| 1930 | 1,666 | −5.8% | |
| 1940 | 1,758 | 5.5% | |
| 1950 | 1,713 | −2.6% | |
| 1960 | 1,837 | 7.2% | |
| 1970 | 1,753 | −4.6% | |
| 1980 | 1,709 | −2.5% | |
| 1990 | 1,552 | −9.2% | |
| 2000 | 1,505 | −3.0% | |
| 2010 | 1,539 | 2.3% | |
| 2020 | 1,469 | −4.5% | |
| 2023 (est.) | 1,825 | 18.6% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 1850-1870 1870-1880 1890-1910 1920-1930 1940 1950 1960 1970 1980 1990 2000 2010 |
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What is the Population Breakdown?
The table below shows the different groups of people living in Tennille. The US Census counts people by race and ethnicity. Hispanic/Latino is an ethnic group, and people from any race can be Hispanic/Latino.
| Race / Ethnicity (NH = Non-Hispanic) | Pop 2010 | Pop 2020 | % 2010 | % 2020 |
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| White alone (NH) | 519 | 421 | 33.72% | 28.66% |
| Black or African American alone (NH) | 966 | 987 | 62.77% | 67.19% |
| Native American or Alaska Native alone (NH) | 2 | 6 | 0.13% | 0.41% |
| Asian alone (NH) | 9 | 3 | 0.58% | 0.20% |
| Pacific Islander alone (NH) | 0 | 0 | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Some Other Race alone (NH) | 0 | 4 | 0.00% | 0.27% |
| Mixed Race or Multi-Racial (NH) | 24 | 30 | 1.56% | 2.04% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 19 | 18 | 1.23% | 1.23% |
| Total | 1,539 | 1,469 | 100.00% | 100.00% |
Who are Some Famous People from Tennille?
Tennille has been home to some notable people:
- Charles E. Choate was an architect. An architect is someone who designs buildings. Some of his designs are so important that they are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
- Jack Carroll Massey (1904–1990) was a very successful businessman. He was born in Tennille. He owned a famous chicken restaurant chain called Kentucky Fried Chicken. He also helped start a big hospital company called Hospital Corporation of America. Later, he owned many Wendy's restaurants too. He was the first American businessman to make three different companies public. This means he allowed anyone to buy shares of these companies.
See also
In Spanish: Tennille para niños
