City in Georgia, United States
| Collins, Georgia | |
|---|---|
| City | |
 Southern live oak and farmhouse near Collins | |
 Location in Tattnall County and the state of Georgia | |
| Coordinates: 32°10′43″N 82°6′36″W / 32.17861°N 82.11000°W / 32.17861; -82.11000 | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Georgia |
| County | Tattnall |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.03 sq mi (2.68 km) |
| • Land | 1.02 sq mi (2.64 km) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.04 km) |
| Elevation | 230 ft (70 m) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 540 |
| • Density | 529.41/sq mi (204.41/km) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code | 30421 |
| Area code | 912 |
| FIPS code | 13-17832 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0312845 |
Collins is a city in Tattnall County, Georgia, United States. The population was 540 in 2020.
History
A post office called Collins has been in operation since 1890. The Georgia General Assembly incorporated Collins as a town in 1894, and as a city in 1905. The community was named after Perry Collins, an early settler.
Geography
Collins is located at 32°00′43″N 82°6′36″W / 32.01194°N 82.11000°W / 32.01194; -82.11000 (32.178748, -82.109979). According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.0 square mile (2.6 km), all of it land.
Demographics
| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 327 | — | |
| 1920 | 505 | 54.4% | |
| 1930 | 510 | 1.0% | |
| 1940 | 712 | 39.6% | |
| 1950 | 638 | −10.4% | |
| 1960 | 565 | −11.4% | |
| 1970 | 574 | 1.6% | |
| 1980 | 639 | 11.3% | |
| 1990 | 528 | −17.4% | |
| 2000 | 528 | 0.0% | |
| 2010 | 584 | 10.6% | |
| 2020 | 540 | −7.5% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
As of the census of 2000, there were 528 people, 237 households, and 141 families residing in the city. By 2020, its population was 540.
Education
Collins Elementary and Middle Schools are located at 720 and 720a on the northwest side of Main Street. Over 300 elementary students and 100 middle schoolers attend the public schools, which are a part of the Tattnall County School System in Georgia.
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.
- "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved April 12, 2018.
- Acts and Resolutions of the General Assembly of the State of Georgia. Clark & Hines, State Printers. 1905. p. 739.
- "Collins". GeorgiaGov. Retrieved April 12, 2018.
- Krakow, Kenneth K. (1975). Georgia Place-Names: Their History and Origins (PDF). Macon, GA: Winship Press. p. 49. 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.
External links
- County website
- Tattnall County Schools
- Tattnall County on state website
- Tattnall Journal, local newspaper
| Municipalities and communities of Tattnall County, Georgia, United States | ||
|---|---|---|
| County seat: Reidsville | ||
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| Unincorporated community | ||
| Ghost town | ||