Greensboro, Georgia
City
Greene County Courthouse in Greensboro
Greene County Courthouse in Greensboro
Location in Greene County and the state of Georgia
Location in Greene County and the state of Georgia
Coordinates: 33°34′18″N 83°10′51″W / 33.57167°N 83.18083°W / 33.57167; -83.18083
CountryUnited States
StateGeorgia
CountyGreene
Area
[1]
 • Total6.97 sq mi (18.06 km2)
 • Land6.91 sq mi (17.89 km2)
 • Water0.07 sq mi (0.17 km2)
Elevation
640 ft (195 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total3,648
 • Density528.16/sq mi (203.91/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
30642
Area codeArea code 706
FIPS code13-34876[2]
GNIS feature ID0356104[3]
Websitewww.greensboroga.gov

Greensboro is a city in and the county seat of Greene County, Georgia, United States. Its population was 3,648 as of the 2020 census. The city is located approximately halfway between Atlanta and Augusta on Interstate 20.

History

Greensboro was founded circa 1780; in 1787, it was designated seat of the newly formed Greene County. It was incorporated as a town in 1803 and as a city in 1855.[4] The city was named for Major General Nathanael Greene, commander of the rebel American forces at the Battle of Guilford Court House on March 15, 1781.[5]

Geography

Greensboro is located at the center of Greene County at 33°34′18″N 83°10′51″W / 33.57167°N 83.18083°W / 33.57167; -83.18083 (33.571528, -83.180921).[6] U.S. Route 278 passes through the city center as Broad Street, leading east 7 miles (11 km) to Union Point and west 19 miles (31 km) to Madison. Georgia State Route 44 leads southwest from Greensboro 22 miles (35 km) to Eatonton. State Route 15 leads north 34 miles (55 km) to Athens and southeast 27 miles (43 km) to Sparta. The city limits extend southwest along SR 44 for 4 miles (6 km) so as to include Exit 130 on Interstate 20. I-20 leads east 70 miles (110 km) to Augusta and west 73 miles (117 km) to Atlanta.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Greensboro has a total area of 6.8 square miles (17.6 km2), of which 6.7 square miles (17.4 km2) is land and 0.1 square miles (0.2 km2), or 0.99%, is water.[7] The city is in the Oconee River watershed and is located 5 miles (8 km) east of Lake Oconee and 2 miles (3 km) southeast of Oconee National Forest.

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
1810411—
1840763—
1870913—
18801,62177.5%
18901,313−19.0%
19001,51115.1%
19102,12040.3%
19202,1280.4%
19302,125−0.1%
19402,45915.7%
19502,6889.3%
19602,7733.2%
19702,583−6.9%
19802,98515.6%
19902,860−4.2%
20003,23813.2%
20103,3593.7%
20203,6488.6%
U.S. Decennial Census[8]

2020 census

Greensboro racial composition[9]
Race Num. Perc.
White (non-Hispanic) 802 21.98%
Black or African American (non-Hispanic) 2,196 60.2%
Native American 6 0.16%
Asian 43 1.18%
Other/mixed 81 2.22%
Hispanic or Latino 520 14.25%

As of the 2020 United States census, there were 3,648 people, 1,288 households, and 808 families residing in the city.

2000 census

As of the census[2] of the year 2000, there were 3,238 people, 1,184 households, and 806 families residing in this town. The population density was 556.5 inhabitants per square mile (214.9/km2). There were 1,264 housing units at an average density of 217.2 per square mile (83.9/km2). The racial makeup of this town was 33.45% White, 62.01% African American, 0.40% Native American, 0.31% Asian, 0.28% Pacific Islander, 2.66% from other races, and 0.90% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino people of any race were 5.34% of the population.

There were 1,184 households, out of which 35.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 33.3% were married couples living together, 29.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.9% were non-families. 28.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.65 and the average family size was 3.22.

In this town the population was distributed with 29.3% under the age of 18, 11.2% from 18 to 24, 26.4% from 25 to 44, 18.7% from 45 to 64, and 14.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age of its inhabitants was about 32 years. For every 100 females, there were about 83.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were about 78.5 males.

The median income per household in this town was $24,250, and the median income for a family was $27,049. Males had a median income of $22,788 versus $15,720 for females. The per capita income for the town was $14,494. About 26.4% of the town's families and 31.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 46.2% of those under age 18 and 23.2% of those age 65 or over.

Education

Greene County School District

The Greene County School District holds pre-school to grade twelve, and consists of two elementary schools, a middle school, a high school, and a charter school.[10] The district has 158 full-time teachers and over 2,280 students.[11]

  • Greensboro Elementary
  • Union Point Elementary
  • Anita White Carson Middle School
  • Greene County High School
  • Lake Oconee Academy[12]

The area also hosts the private school Nathanael Greene Academy.

Notable people

References

  1. ↑ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved December 18, 2021.
  2. 1 2 "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  3. ↑ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  4. ↑ Hellmann, Paul T. (May 13, 2013). Historical Gazetteer of the United States. Routledge. p. 231. ISBN 978-1135948597. Retrieved 30 November 2013.
  5. ↑ Krakow, Kenneth K. (1975). Georgia Place-Names: Their History and Origins (PDF). Macon, GA: Winship Press. p. 98. ISBN 0-915430-00-2.
  6. ↑ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
  7. ↑ "Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (G001): Greensboro city, Georgia". American Factfinder. U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved November 23, 2016.
  8. ↑ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  9. ↑ "Explore Census Data". data.census.gov. Retrieved 2021-12-18.
  10. ↑ Georgia Board of Education, Retrieved June 10, 2010.
  11. ↑ School Stats, Retrieved June 10, 2010.
  12. ↑ Lake Oconee Academy
  13. ↑ "COBB, Thomas Willis, (1784 - 1830)". Congressional Bio Directory. US Congress. Retrieved 16 September 2017.
  14. ↑ "Who Is Foogiano? Everything To Know". HotNewHipHop. 15 April 2021. Retrieved 2021-07-27.
  15. ↑ "Last surviving US Navy doctor on Omaha Beach during D-Day invasion of World War II dies in Ga". Washington Post. Associated Press. 2012-10-03. Retrieved 2012-10-14.
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