Wrens, Georgia facts for kids
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Wrens, Georgia
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Location in Jefferson County and the state of Georgia
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| Country | United States |
| State | Georgia |
| County | Jefferson |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.14 sq mi (8.13 km2) |
| • Land | 3.13 sq mi (8.12 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km2) |
| Elevation | 407 ft (124 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,217 |
| • Density | 707.63/sq mi (273.18/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP codes |
30818, 30833
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| Area code(s) | 706 |
| FIPS code | 13-84456 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0333472 |
Wrens is a small city in Jefferson County, Georgia, in the United States. About 2,217 people lived there in 2020. Wrens is located on U.S. Route 1, which is a major road. It is about 30 miles west of a larger city called Augusta.
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Discover the History of Wrens
Wrens was first planned out in 1884. This happened when a railroad line was built to reach that area. The city was named after W.J. Wren, who was an important early settler and a merchant.
The government of Georgia officially recognized Wrens as a town in 1901. Later, in 1970, it was officially made a city. This means it grew and had more people living there.
Where is Wrens Located?
Wrens is located at coordinates 33°12′29″N 82°23′15″W / 33.208171°N 82.387520°W. The city covers a total area of about 3.0 square miles (7.8 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a very small part being water.
Who Lives in Wrens?
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 616 | — | |
| 1920 | 1,074 | 74.4% | |
| 1930 | 1,085 | 1.0% | |
| 1940 | 1,192 | 9.9% | |
| 1950 | 1,380 | 15.8% | |
| 1960 | 1,628 | 18.0% | |
| 1970 | 2,204 | 35.4% | |
| 1980 | 2,415 | 9.6% | |
| 1990 | 2,414 | 0.0% | |
| 2000 | 2,314 | −4.1% | |
| 2010 | 2,187 | −5.5% | |
| 2020 | 2,217 | 1.4% | |
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The table below shows the different groups of people living in Wrens as of 2020. This information comes from the United States Census.
| Race | Number of People | Percentage |
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| White (not Hispanic or Latino) | 643 | 29.0% |
| Black or African American (not Hispanic or Latino) | 1,453 | 65.54% |
| Native American | 2 | 0.09% |
| Asian | 9 | 0.41% |
| Other/Mixed | 55 | 2.48% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 55 | 2.48% |
In 2020, there were 2,217 people living in Wrens. These people lived in 880 households, and 591 of these were families.
Famous People from Wrens
Many interesting people have come from Wrens, Georgia. Here are a few of them:
- Erskine Caldwell was a famous author. He wrote well-known books like Tobacco Road and God's Little Acre.
- Dr. Molly Howard was recognized as the National Principal of the Year in 2008 for secondary schools.
- Bruce Kelly was a landscape architect. He designed the John Lennon memorial called Strawberry Fields in Central Park, New York City.
- Henry Johnson used to play as a linebacker in the NFL for the Minnesota Vikings.
- Mark "M.V." Oliphant is an actor. He has appeared in shows like BMF on Starz and Tyler Perry's For Better or Worse.
- Fernando Velasco played as a center in the NFL for the Tennessee Titans.
See also
In Spanish: Wrens para niños
