Varnell, Georgia facts for kids
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Varnell, Georgia
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Varnell City Hall
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Location in Whitfield County and the state of Georgia
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| Country | United States | |
| State | Georgia | |
| County | Whitfield | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 3.83 sq mi (9.92 km2) | |
| • Land | 3.83 sq mi (9.92 km2) | |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) | |
| Elevation | 807 ft (246 m) | |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,179 | |
| • Density | 569.08/sq mi (219.75/km2) | |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) | |
| ZIP code |
30756
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| Area code(s) | 706/762 | |
| FIPS code | 13-78996 | |
| GNIS feature ID | 0356614 | |
Varnell is a city located in Whitfield County, Georgia, in the United States. It is part of the larger Dalton area. In 2020, the city had a population of 2,179 people.
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History of Varnell
Varnell became an official city in 1968. This happened when the Georgia General Assembly decided to incorporate it. The city was named after M.P. Varnell, who was an important official for the railroad.
Geography of Varnell
Varnell is located at specific coordinates: 34.899367 degrees North and 84.964573 degrees West. The city covers a total area of about 2.5 square miles (6.5 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large bodies of water within the city limits.
Population and People
Varnell has grown quite a bit over the years. Here's how its population has changed:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 99 | — | |
| 1970 | 314 | — | |
| 1980 | 282 | −10.2% | |
| 1990 | 358 | 27.0% | |
| 2000 | 1,491 | 316.5% | |
| 2010 | 1,744 | 17.0% | |
| 2020 | 2,179 | 24.9% | |
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Who Lives in Varnell?
The city of Varnell is home to a diverse group of people. The United States Census helps us understand the different groups living there.
In 2020, most people in Varnell were White, making up about 73% of the population. About 2.3% were Black or African American. Other groups included Native American, Asian, and people of mixed races.
A significant part of Varnell's population, about 19.87% in 2020, identifies as Hispanic or Latino. This group can be of any race.
In 2010, the population was 1,744 people. About 74.8% were non-Hispanic White. Hispanic or Latino people made up about 17.3% of the population. The largest group within the Hispanic or Latino population was Mexican.
Education in Varnell
Students in Varnell attend schools within the Whitfield County School District.
Here are some of the schools in the area:
- Varnell Elementary School
- New Hope Elementary School
- New Hope Middle School
