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City in Georgia, United States
Statham, Georgia
City
Official seal of Statham, GeorgiaSeal
Location in Barrow County and the state of GeorgiaLocation in Barrow County and the state of Georgia
Coordinates: 33°57′56″N 83°35′48″W / 33.96556°N 83.59667°W / 33.96556; -83.59667
CountryUnited States
StateGeorgia
CountyBarrow
Area
 • Total4.01 sq mi (10.38 km)
 • Land3.96 sq mi (10.27 km)
 • Water0.04 sq mi (0.11 km)
Elevation892 ft (272 m)
Population
 • Total2,813
 • Density709.46/sq mi (273.90/km)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code30666
Area code770
FIPS code13-73312
GNIS feature ID0323543
Websitewww.cityofstatham.com

Statham (/ˈsteɪt.əm/; STAYT-əm) is a city in Barrow County, Georgia, United States. The population was 2,408 at the 2010 census, and 2,813 in 2020.

History

The community was named after Charles Statham, a University of Georgia official.

Geography

Statham is located in eastern Barrow County at 33°57′56″N 83°35′48″W / 33.96556°N 83.59667°W / 33.96556; -83.59667 (33.965496, -83.596711), 13 miles (21 km) west of Athens.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 3.6 square miles (9.3 km), of which 3.5 square miles (9.1 km) is land and 0.1 square miles (0.26 km), or 1.08%, is water.

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
1900172—
1910621261.0%
192072015.9%
1930522−27.5%
194060515.9%
19506263.5%
196071113.6%
197081714.9%
19801,10134.8%
19901,36023.5%
20002,04050.0%
20102,40818.0%
20202,81316.8%
U.S. Decennial Census
Statham racial composition as of 2020
Race Num. Perc.
White (non-Hispanic) 1,682 59.79%
Black or African American (non-Hispanic) 509 18.09%
Native American 6 0.21%
Asian 86 3.06%
Other/Mixed 126 4.48%
Hispanic or Latino 404 14.36%

As of the 2020 United States census, there were 2,813 people, 895 households, and 658 families residing in the city.

Education

Barrow County Schools is the sole school district covering the county.

Statham Elementary School is the zoned elementary school, and Bear Creek Middle School is the zoned middle school. Statham Elementary feeds into Winder-Barrow 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. ^ "Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (G001): Statham city, Georgia". U.S. Census Bureau, American Factfinder. Archived from the original on February 12, 2020. Retrieved October 29, 2013.
  5. Krakow, Kenneth K. (1975). Georgia Place-Names: Their History and Origins (PDF). Macon, GA: Winship Press. p. 212. ISBN 0-915430-00-2.
  6. "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
  7. "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  8. "Explore Census Data". data.census.gov. Retrieved December 12, 2021.
  9. "2020 CENSUS - SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENCE MAP: Barrow County, GA" (PDF). U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved September 6, 2024. - Text list
  10. "Home". Statham Elementary School. Retrieved September 7, 2024. 1970 Broad St., Statham, GA 30666
  11. "Home". Bear Creek Middle School. Retrieved September 7, 2024. 228 Jefferson St., Statham, GA 30666
  12. "BCSS Attendance Zone Maps". Barrow County Schools. Retrieved September 6, 2024.

External links

Municipalities and communities of Barrow County, Georgia, United States
County seat: Winder
City
Map of Georgia highlighting Barrow County
Towns
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Unincorporated community
Footnotes‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties
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