Baxley, Georgia

Baxley is a city in Appling County, Georgia, United States. As of the 2020 census, the city had a population of 4,942. The city is the county seat of Appling County.[4]

Baxley, Georgia
City hall in Baxley
City hall in Baxley
Location in Appling County and the state of Georgia
Location in Appling County and the state of Georgia
Coordinates: 31°46′31″N 82°20′51″W
CountryUnited States
StateGeorgia
CountyAppling
Area
  Total8.11 sq mi (21.01 km2)
  Land8.11 sq mi (20.99 km2)
  Water0.01 sq mi (0.02 km2)
Elevation
203 ft (62 m)
Population
 (2020)
  Total4,942
  Density609.67/sq mi (235.40/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
  Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP codes
31513, 31515
Area code912
FIPS code13-06016[2]
GNIS feature ID0331106[3]
Websitewww.baxley.org

History

Baxley was first settled as a result of the Macon and Brunswick Railroad being built through Appling County in 1870. Originally, it was a railroad depot known as Station Number 7, but soon was named Baxley (after one of the community's first settlers, Wilson Baxley of North Carolina).[5] Baxley incorporated in 1875.[6]

Geography

Baxley is approximately 42 miles (68 km) east of Douglas, 47 miles (76 km) north of Waycross and 29 miles (47 km) southwest of Glennville.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 8.4 square miles (21.7 km2), of which 0.012 square miles (0.03 km2), or 0.16%, is water.[7]

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note
1880110
1890337206.4%
190048844.8%
191083170.3%
19201,14237.4%
19302,12285.8%
19402,91637.4%
19503,40916.9%
19604,26825.2%
19703,503−17.9%
19803,5862.4%
19903,8417.1%
20004,1508.0%
20104,4006.0%
20204,94212.3%
U.S. Decennial Census[8]
Confederate memorial

2020 census

Baxley racial composition[9]
Race Num. Perc.
White (non-Hispanic) 2,338 47.31%
Black or African American (non-Hispanic) 1,696 34.32%
Native American 3 0.06%
Asian 89 1.8%
Other/Mixed 154 3.12%
Hispanic or Latino 662 13.4%

As of the 2020 United States census, there were 4,942 people, 1,436 households, and 1,068 families residing in the city.

2010 census

As of the 2010 United States Census, there were 4,400 people living in the city. The racial makeup of the city was 51.7% White, 35.3% Black, 0.1% Native American, 1.3% Asian, 0.1% from some other race and 0.8% from two or more races. 10.6% were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

2000 census

At the census[2] of 2000, there were 4,150 people, 1,567 households, and 1,048 families living in the city. The population density was 580.7 inhabitants per square mile (224.2/km2). There were 1,866 housing units at an average density of 261.1 per square mile (100.8/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 57.28% White, 37.93% African American, 0.22% Native American, 0.60% Asian, 3.16% from other races, and 0.82% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 7.23% of the population.

There were 1,567 households, out of which 33.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 43.3% were married couples living together, 18.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.1% were non-families. 28.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.56 and the average family size was 3.15.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 27.6% under the age of 18, 10.4% from 18 to 24, 26.7% from 25 to 44, 20.8% from 45 to 64, and 14.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females, there were 91.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 84.9 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $24,441, and the median income for a family was $30,648. Males had a median income of $28,087 versus $16,250 for females. The per capita income for the city was $14,321. About 21.6% of families and 24.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 31.0% of those under age 18 and 26.3% of those age 65 or over.

Economy

The Edwin I. Hatch Nuclear Power Plant is located north of the city along U.S. Route 1, on the banks of the Altamaha River. It is the area's largest employer.

International Forest Products Limited operates a sawmill employing over 50 people.

Education

Appling County students in K-12 grades are in the Appling County School District, which consists of four elementary schools (three include a pre-school), a middle school and a high school.[10] The district has 210 full-time teachers and over 3,303 students.[11]

  • Altamaha Elementary School
  • Appling County Primary School
  • Appling County Elementary School
  • Fourth District Elementary School
  • Appling County Middle School
  • Appling County High School

Notable people

References

  1. "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved December 18, 2021.
  2. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  3. "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  4. "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Archived from the original on July 12, 2012. Retrieved June 7, 2011.
  5. Georgia Info. Retrieved 2012-07-11.
  6. Krakow, Kenneth K. (1975). Georgia Place-Names: Their History and Origins (PDF). Macon, GA: Winship Press. p. 15. ISBN 0-915430-00-2.
  7. "Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (G001): Baxley city, Georgia". U.S. Census Bureau, American Factfinder. Archived from the original on February 12, 2020. Retrieved May 6, 2013.
  8. "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  9. "Explore Census Data". data.census.gov. Retrieved December 14, 2021.
  10. Georgia Board of Education , Retrieved July 8, 2010.
  11. Free District Report, Retrieved May 29, 2010.
  12. "Bombers announce coaching staff - OurSports Central". April 26, 2004.
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