Woodville, Georgia facts for kids
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Woodville, Georgia
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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 | 4.98 sq mi (12.90 km2) |
| • Land | 4.96 sq mi (12.85 km2) |
| • Water | 0.02 sq mi (0.04 km2) |
| Elevation | 702 ft (214 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 264 |
| • Density | 53.19/sq mi (20.54/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| FIPS code | 13-84260 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0356651 |
Woodville is a small city located in Greene County, Georgia, in the United States. In 2020, about 264 people lived there. This number was a bit lower than in 2010, when 321 people lived in Woodville.
History of Woodville
Woodville got its name because it was a place where wood was often shipped out. This means it was an important spot for moving wood from one place to another. The state government of Georgia officially made Woodville a city in 1911.
Where is Woodville?
Woodville is in the northeast part of Greene County. It is located along Georgia State Route 77, also known as Dogwood Road. The city is about 4.5 miles north of Union Point. It is also about 8 miles south of Maxeys.
Greensboro, which is the main city in Greene County, is about 9 miles southwest of Woodville. The total area of Woodville is about 4.9 square miles (12.7 square kilometers). Only a very small part of this area is water.
People of Woodville
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1920 | 458 | — | |
| 1930 | 332 | −27.5% | |
| 1940 | 458 | 38.0% | |
| 1950 | 484 | 5.7% | |
| 1960 | 372 | −23.1% | |
| 1970 | 379 | 1.9% | |
| 1980 | 455 | 20.1% | |
| 1990 | 415 | −8.8% | |
| 2000 | 400 | −3.6% | |
| 2010 | 321 | −19.7% | |
| 2020 | 264 | −17.8% | |
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The population of Woodville has changed over the years. In 2000, there were 400 people living in the city. By 2010, the population had gone down to 321. In 2020, it was 264 people.
In 2000, about 29.5% of the people in Woodville were White. About 69.5% were African American. A small number of people were Native American or Asian. About 1.5% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
There were 136 households in Woodville in 2000. About 29.4% of these households had children under 18 living there. The average household had about 2.94 people. The average family had about 3.43 people.
The people in Woodville are of different ages. In 2000, about 30.3% of the people were under 18 years old. About 11.3% were 65 years old or older. The average age in the city was 36 years.
A Notable Figure
Woodville was once home to Major Robert McWhorter. He was a soldier in the Confederate Army. After the war, he became a politician. He represented Greene County in the Georgia General Assembly. This is like the state's parliament or congress.
McWhorter served in the General Assembly for many years, from 1847 to 1884. He is known for being the first Republican Speaker of the Georgia House of Representatives. He held this important position from 1868 to 1870. This was during a time called the Reconstruction era, after the Civil War. Major McWhorter is buried in the Woodville Cemetery.
See also
In Spanish: Woodville (Georgia) para niños
