Toomsboro, Georgia facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Toomsboro, Georgia
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Location in Wilkinson County and the state of Georgia
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| Country | United States |
| State | Georgia |
| County | Wilkinson |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.86 sq mi (4.82 km2) |
| • Land | 1.86 sq mi (4.82 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 233 ft (71 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 383 |
| • Density | 205.69/sq mi (79.43/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
31090
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| Area code(s) | 478 |
| FIPS code | 13-76952 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0324226 |
Toomsboro is a small town located in Wilkinson County, Georgia, in the United States. In 2020, about 383 people lived there.
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A Look Back at Toomsboro's History
Toomsboro started as an important stop for trains. It was a "depot" on the Central of Georgia Railway. The town's train station was built in 1869. This made Toomsboro a busy place for travel and trade.
Where is Toomsboro?
Toomsboro is found in the state of Georgia. Its exact location is 32°49′32″N 83°5′0″W / 32.82556°N 83.08333°W. This means it is 32 degrees North and 83 degrees West.
The United States Census Bureau says the town covers about 1.9 square miles (4.8 square kilometers). All of this area is land. There are no large bodies of water within the town limits.
Toomsboro's Population
The number of people living in Toomsboro has changed over the years. Here is a quick look at the population from different census counts:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 183 | — | |
| 1900 | 50 | — | |
| 1910 | 404 | 708.0% | |
| 1920 | 420 | 4.0% | |
| 1930 | 665 | 58.3% | |
| 1940 | 593 | −10.8% | |
| 1950 | 711 | 19.9% | |
| 1960 | 764 | 7.5% | |
| 1970 | 682 | −10.7% | |
| 1980 | 673 | −1.3% | |
| 1990 | 617 | −8.3% | |
| 2000 | 622 | 0.8% | |
| 2010 | 472 | −24.1% | |
| 2020 | 383 | −18.9% | |
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In the year 2000, there were 622 people living in Toomsboro. These people lived in 209 different homes. About 146 of these homes were families.
By 2020, the population had decreased to 383 people. This shows that the number of people living in Toomsboro has become smaller over time.
Who Lives in Toomsboro?
The people of Toomsboro come from different backgrounds. The U.S. Census helps us understand this.
In 2000, most people in Toomsboro were Black or African American (about 53.7%). White people made up about 45% of the population.
By 2020, the population had shifted. White people became the largest group, making up about 54.3% of the town. Black or African American people made up about 37.8% of the population.
A small number of people identified as Native American or Mixed Race. There were also some people who identified as Hispanic or Latino. This group can be of any race.
See also
In Spanish: Toomsboro para niños
