Twin City, Georgia facts for kids
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Twin City, Georgia
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Location in Emanuel County and the state of Georgia
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| Country | United States |
| State | Georgia |
| County | Emanuel |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.61 sq mi (9.36 km2) |
| • Land | 3.57 sq mi (9.26 km2) |
| • Water | 0.04 sq mi (0.10 km2) |
| Elevation | 308 ft (94 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,642 |
| • Density | 459.43/sq mi (177.40/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
30471
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| Area code(s) | 478 |
| FIPS code | 13-77988 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0356602 |
| Website | https://www.twincityga.com |
Twin City is a city in Emanuel County, Georgia, United States. As of the 2020 census, the city had a population of 1,642.
History
Twin City gets its name from the combining of two adjacent cities, Graymont and Summit.
Geography
Twin City is located in eastern Emanuel County at 32°34′50″N 82°9′28″W / 32.58056°N 82.15778°W (32.580420, -82.157776). U.S. Route 80 passes through the city, leading west 11 miles (18 km) to Swainsboro, the county seat, and east 25 miles (40 km) to Statesboro.
According to the United States Census Bureau, Twin City has a total area of 3.6 square miles (9.4 km2), of which 0.04 square miles (0.1 km2), or 1.12%, is water.
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1930 | 901 | — | |
| 1940 | 1,019 | 13.1% | |
| 1950 | 1,018 | −0.1% | |
| 1960 | 1,095 | 7.6% | |
| 1970 | 1,119 | 2.2% | |
| 1980 | 1,402 | 25.3% | |
| 1990 | 1,466 | 4.6% | |
| 2000 | 1,752 | 19.5% | |
| 2010 | 1,742 | −0.6% | |
| 2020 | 1,642 | −5.7% | |
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2020 census
| Race | Num. | Perc. |
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| White (non-Hispanic) | 811 | 49.39% |
| Black or African American (non-Hispanic) | 765 | 46.59% |
| Native American | 1 | 0.06% |
| Asian | 2 | 0.12% |
| Other/Mixed | 23 | 1.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 40 | 2.44% |
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 1,642 people, 559 households, and 333 families residing in the city.
Attractions
With natural beauty, lakeside camping and cozy cottages, this secluded park is the perfect south Georgia retreat. It is best known for the newly refurbished Parrish Mill, a combination grist mill, saw mill, covered bridge and dam built in 1880 and now open for tours. Anglers and canoeists can explore the mill pond dotted with Spanish moss-draped trees and home to blue heron and white ibis. Hikers can stretch their legs on 7 miles of trails while searching for lumbering gopher tortoises, Georgia's state reptile. The park is named after one of Georgia's great legislators.
Notable people
- Johnny Archer, professional pool player
- Ginny Wright, country music singer
See also
In Spanish: Twin City para niños
