Union Point, Georgia facts for kids
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Union Point, Georgia
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| Motto(s):
"Living - Growing"
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Location in Greene County and the state of Georgia
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| Country | United States |
| State | Georgia |
| County | Greene |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.00 sq mi (5.19 km2) |
| • Land | 1.97 sq mi (5.11 km2) |
| • Water | 0.03 sq mi (0.08 km2) |
| Elevation | 673 ft (205 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 1,597 |
| • Density | 809.84/sq mi (312.61/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
30669
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| Area code(s) | 706 |
| FIPS code | 13-78380 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0356607 |
Union Point is a small city located in Greene County, Georgia, in the United States. It's a place where people live and grow, just like its motto says: "Living - Growing." In 2020, about 1,597 people called Union Point home.
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History of Union Point: How the City Began
Union Point started as a town in 1834. This was when a new railroad line was built and reached this spot. The name "Union Point" comes from this important event. It means that different railroad tracks came together, or "united," at this location.
Many years later, in 1904, the government of Georgia officially made Union Point a city. This was done by the Georgia General Assembly, which is like the state's law-making body.
Geography of Union Point: Where is it Located?
Union Point is found in the eastern part of Greene County. It's located at coordinates 33°36′59″N 83°4′26″W / 33.61639°N 83.07389°W.
Roads and Travel Around Union Point
Several important roads pass through or near Union Point. U.S. Route 278 goes through the city and is known as Lamb Avenue. This road can take you east to Crawfordville (about 11 miles away) or west to Greensboro (about 7 miles away). Greensboro is also the main town of Greene County.
Georgia State Route 77 heads north from Union Point to Lexington (about 23 miles). If you go south on this road for about 5 miles, you'll reach Interstate 20 near Siloam. Another road, State Route 44, goes northeast for about 22 miles to Washington.
Land and Water in Union Point
The total area of Union Point is about 5.0 square kilometers (or 2.0 square miles). Most of this area is land. Only a small part, about 0.07 square kilometers (or 0.03 square miles), is water. This means that about 1.34% of the city's area is covered by water.
Population of Union Point: Who Lives There?
The number of people living in Union Point has changed over the years. Here's a look at the population from different censuses:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 576 | — | |
| 1910 | 1,363 | — | |
| 1920 | 1,126 | −17.4% | |
| 1930 | 1,627 | 44.5% | |
| 1940 | 1,566 | −3.7% | |
| 1950 | 1,724 | 10.1% | |
| 1960 | 1,615 | −6.3% | |
| 1970 | 1,624 | 0.6% | |
| 1980 | 1,750 | 7.8% | |
| 1990 | 1,753 | 0.2% | |
| 2000 | 1,669 | −4.8% | |
| 2010 | 1,617 | −3.1% | |
| 2020 | 1,597 | −1.2% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 1850-1870 1870-1880 1890-1910 1920-1930 1940 1950 1960 1970 1980 1990 2000 2010 2020 |
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Diversity in Union Point: Different Backgrounds
Union Point is home to people from many different backgrounds. The United States Census collects information about the race and ethnicity of people living in cities. This helps us understand the diversity of the community.
| Race / Ethnicity (NH = Non-Hispanic) | Pop 2000 | Pop 2010 | Pop 2020 | % 2000 | % 2010 | % 2020 |
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| White alone (NH) | 849 | 657 | 534 | 50.87% | 40.63% | 33.44% |
| Black or African American alone (NH) | 768 | 858 | 858 | 46.02% | 53.06% | 53.73% |
| Native American or Alaska Native alone (NH) | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0.00% | 0.06% | 0.13% |
| Asian alone (NH) | 11 | 5 | 15 | 0.66% | 0.31% | 0.94% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander alone (NH) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Other race alone (NH) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Mixed race or Multiracial (NH) | 0 | 11 | 48 | 0.00% | 0.68% | 3.01% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 35 | 85 | 140 | 2.10% | 5.26% | 8.77% |
| Total | 1,669 | 1,617 | 1,597 | 100.00% | 100.00% | 100.00% |
Notable People from Union Point
Some people who have made a name for themselves have connections to Union Point.
- Jennie Hart Sibley (1846–1917) was an important person in Union Point. She was the president of the Union Point Garden Club. She also led state-level groups like the Georgia W.C.T.U. and the U.D.C.
See also
In Spanish: Union Point para niños
