Barwick, Georgia

Barwick is a city divided by the county line between Brooks and Thomas counties, Georgia, United States. It is part of the Valdosta, Georgia Metropolitan Statistical Area. As of the 2010 census, the city had a population of 386.[5]

Barwick, Georgia
City
Barwick City Hall
Location in Thomas County and the state of Georgia
Coordinates: 30°54′N 83°44′W
CountryUnited States
StateGeorgia
CountiesThomas, Brooks
Area
 • Total0.75 sq mi (1.94 km2)
 • Land0.72 sq mi (1.86 km2)
 • Water0.03 sq mi (0.08 km2)
Elevation
266 ft (81 m)
Population
 (2010)
 • Total386
 • Estimate 
(2019)[2]
372
 • Density518.11/sq mi (200.03/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
31720
Area code(s)229
FIPS code13-05708[3]
GNIS feature ID0310835[4]
Websitewww.cityofbarwick.org

History

Barwick had its start in the early 1890s when the railroad was extended to that point.[6] A post office has been in operation at Barwick since 1894.[7] The community was named after R. H. Barwick, a Primitive Baptist leader.[8] Barwick was incorporated by the Georgia General Assembly as a town in 1903.[9]

Geography

Barwick is located at 30°54′N 83°44′W (30.8921, −83.7384).[10]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.73 square miles (1.9 km2), of which 0.031 square miles (0.08 km2), or 4.16%, is water.[11]

Demographics
Historical population
CensusPop.%±
1910381—
192042210.8%
193049918.2%
1940409−18.0%
19504366.6%
1960400−8.3%
19704328.0%
1980413−4.4%
1990385−6.8%
200044415.3%
2010386−13.1%
2019 (est.)372[2]−3.6%
U.S. Decennial Census[12]

As of the census[3] of 2000, there were 444 people, 181 households, and 110 families residing in the town. The population density was 591.1 people per square mile (228.6/km2). There were 205 housing units at an average density of 272.9 per square mile (105.5/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 47.07% White, 49.77% African American, 0.90% Asian, 1.80% from other races, and 0.45% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.38% of the population.

There were 181 households, out of which 24.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 40.9% were married couples living together, 16.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 39.2% were non-families. 35.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 19.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.45 and the average family size was 3.25.

In the town the population was spread out, with 29.3% under the age of 18, 8.8% from 18 to 24, 22.3% from 25 to 44, 22.7% from 45 to 64, and 16.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females, there were 90.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 81.5 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $19,000, and the median income for a family was $21,250. Males had a median income of $26,806 versus $20,000 for females. The per capita income for the town was $11,091. About 41.7% of families and 42.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 63.0% of those under age 18 and 24.6% of those age 65 or over.

References
  1. "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 9, 2020.
  2. "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". United States Census Bureau. May 24, 2020. Retrieved May 27, 2020.
  3. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  4. "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  5. United States Census
  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. "County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 11 September 2017.
  8. "Homepage". Town of Barwick. Retrieved 2 April 2018.
  9. Georgia (1908). Acts Passed by the General Assembly of Georgia. p. 406.
  10. "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
  11. "Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (G001): Barwick city, Georgia". U.S. Census Bureau, American Factfinder. Archived from the original on February 12, 2020. Retrieved November 7, 2013.
  12. "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
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