Denton, Georgia
Denton is a city in Jeff Davis County, Georgia, United States. The population was 189 in 2020.
History
The Georgia General Assembly incorporated the place in 1911 as the "Town of Denton". The community most likely was named after Samuel Denton, an early settler.
Geography
Denton is located at 31°43′22″N 82°41′47″W / 31.72278°N 82.69639°W (31.722663, -82.696323).
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.5 square miles (3.9 km), all land.
Demographics
| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1930 | 215 | — | |
| 1940 | 254 | 18.1% | |
| 1950 | 273 | 7.5% | |
| 1960 | 255 | −6.6% | |
| 1970 | 244 | −4.3% | |
| 1980 | 286 | 17.2% | |
| 1990 | 335 | 17.1% | |
| 2000 | 269 | −19.7% | |
| 2010 | 250 | −7.1% | |
| 2020 | 189 | −24.4% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
In 2020, its population was 189, down from 250 in 2010.
References
- ^ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved December 18, 2021.
- ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- ^ Acts Passed by the General Assembly of Georgia. J. Johnston. 1911. p. 1102.
- ^ Krakow, Kenneth K. (1975). Georgia Place-Names: Their History and Origins (PDF). Macon, GA: Winship Press. p. 61. ISBN 0-915430-00-2.
- ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
- ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
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