Byromville, Georgia

Byromville is a town in Dooly County, Georgia, United States. The population was 546 at the 2010 census,[5] up from 415 in 2000.

Byromville, Georgia
Town
Byromville city limit on GA90
Location in Dooly County and the state of Georgia
Coordinates: 32°12′5″N 83°54′29″W
CountryUnited States
StateGeorgia
CountyDooly
Area
 • Total0.36 sq mi (0.94 km2)
 • Land0.36 sq mi (0.94 km2)
 • Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
381 ft (116 m)
Population
 (2010)
 • Total546
 • Estimate 
(2019)[2]
500
 • Density1,381.22/sq mi (533.38/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
31007
Area code(s)478
FIPS code13-12232[3]
GNIS feature ID0354929[4]

History

The Georgia General Assembly incorporated the Town of Byromville in 1905.[6] The community was named after William H. Byrom, a pioneer citizen.[7]

Geography

Byromville is located in northwestern Dooly County at 32°12′5″N 83°54′29″W (32.201496, -83.908028).[8] Georgia State Route 90 passes through the center of town, leading southeast 11 miles (18 km) to Vienna, the county seat, and northwest 10 miles (16 km) to Montezuma. SR 230 leads northeast from Byromville 12 miles (19 km) to Unadilla and southwest 10 miles (16 km) to SR 27 at Drayton.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 0.94 square kilometres (0.36 sq mi), all land.[5]

Demographics
Historical population
CensusPop.%±
1910300—
192041438.0%
1930315−23.9%
1940275−12.7%
19502884.7%
196034921.2%
197041920.1%
198056735.3%
1990452−20.3%
2000415−8.2%
201054631.6%
2019 (est.)500[2]−8.4%
U.S. Decennial Census[9]
Byromville train station circa 1939

As of the census[3] of 2000, there were 415 people, 128 households, and 92 families residing in the town. The population density was 1,153.7 people per square mile (445.1/km2). There were 150 housing units at an average density of 417.0 per square mile (160.9/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 42.65% White, 51.57% African American, 0.48% Native American, 0.96% Asian, 3.61% from other races, and 0.72% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 5.30% of the population.

There were 128 households, out of which 32.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.3% were married couples living together, 24.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.1% were non-families. 25.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.54 and the average family size was 3.02.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 19.3% under the age of 18, 7.2% from 18 to 24, 22.7% from 25 to 44, 20.0% from 45 to 64, and 30.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 46 years. For every 100 females, there were 77.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 73.6 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $21,765, and the median income for a family was $23,333. Males had a median income of $22,083 versus $19,531 for females. The per capita income for the town was $9,362. About 25.7% of families and 27.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 30.3% of those under age 18 and 26.7% of those age 65 or over.

Arts and culture

Byromville is host to the annual Turkey Creek Festival.[10]

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. "Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (G001): Byromville town, Georgia". U.S. Census Bureau, American Factfinder. Retrieved October 23, 2015.
  6. Acts Passed by the General Assembly of Georgia. J. Johnston. 1905. p. 690.
  7. Krakow, Kenneth K. (1975). Georgia Place-Names: Their History and Origins (PDF). Macon, GA: Winship Press. p. 30. ISBN 0-915430-00-2.
  8. "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
  9. "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  10. "Byromville". GeorgiaGov. Retrieved 4 April 2018.
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