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Athens–Clarke County Metropolitan Area
The Athens-Clarke County Metropolitan Statistical Area, as defined by the United States Census Bureau, is an area consisting of four counties - Clarke, Madison, Oconee, and Oglethorpe - in northeastern Georgia, anchored by the city of Athens. As of the 2020 census, the MSA had a population of 215,479. Communities *Places with more than 5,000 inhabitants ** Athens-Clarke County (balance) – Principal city *Places with 1,000 to 5,000 inhabitants **Bogart ** Comer ** Watkinsville ** Winterville *Places with 500 to 1,000 inhabitants ** Colbert **Crawford ** Danielsville ** North High Shoals *Places with fewer than 500 inhabitants ** Arnoldsville **Bishop **Carlton **Hull ** Ila ** Lexington ** Maxeys Demographics As of the census of 2000, there were 166,079 people, 63,406 households, and 37,885 families residing in the MSA. The racial makeup of the MSA was 73.54% White, 20.48% African American, 0.20% Native American, 2.20% Asian, 0.04% Pacific Islander, 2.32% from other race ...
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Metropolitan Statistical Area
In the United States, a metropolitan statistical area (MSA) is a geographical region with a relatively high population density at its core and close economic ties throughout the area. Such regions are neither legally Incorporated town, incorporated as a city or town would be, nor are they legal administrative divisions like County (United States), counties or separate entities such as U.S. state, states; because of this, the precise definition of any given metropolitan area can vary with the source. The statistical criteria for a standard metropolitan area were defined in 1949 and redefined as metropolitan statistical area in 1983. A typical metropolitan area is centered on a single large city that wields substantial influence over the region (e.g., New York City or Chicago). However, some metropolitan areas contain more than one large city with no single municipality holding a substantially dominant position (e.g., Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex, Hampton Roads, Virginia B ...
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United States Census, 2020
The United States census of 2020 was the twenty-fourth decennial United States census. Census Day, the reference day used for the census, was April 1, 2020. Other than a pilot study during the 2000 census, this was the first U.S. census to offer options to respond online or by phone, in addition to the paper response form used for previous censuses. The census was taken during the COVID-19 pandemic, which affected its administration. The census recorded a resident population of 331,449,281 in the fifty states and the District of Columbia, an increase of 7.4 percent, or 22,703,743, over the preceding decade. The growth rate was the second-lowest ever recorded, and the net increase was the sixth highest in history. This was the first census where the ten most populous states each surpassed 10 million residents as well as the first census where the ten most populous cities each surpassed 1 million residents. Background As required by the United States Constitution, the U.S. censu ...
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Hull, Georgia
Hull is a city in Madison County, Georgia, United States. The population was 160 at the 2000 census and 198 in 2010. History The Georgia General Assembly incorporated Hull as a town in 1905. The community most likely was named after Reverend Hope Hull, a Methodist Church leader. Geography Hull is located at (34.013201, -83.294470). According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , all land. Hull, is known as "The Well City" from a long-standing water well in the center of town. Demographics As of the census of 2000, there were 160 people, 70 households, and 42 families residing in the city. The population density was . There were 78 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the city was 86.88% White, 8.12% African American, 0.62% Native American, 4.38% from other races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 5.00% of the population. There were 70 households, out of which 31.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 4 ...
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Carlton, Georgia
Carlton is a city in Madison County, Georgia, United States. The population was 233 at the 2000 census. History An early variant name of Carlton was "Berkeley", to avoid confusion with Carrollton, Georgia. The Georgia General Assembly incorporated Carlton in 1892. Geography Carlton is located at (34.042142, -83.034991). The city lies along Georgia State Route 72 just east of Comer. The Broad River flows just south and east of Carlton. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , all land. Demographics As of the census of 2000, there were 233 people, 100 households, and 65 families residing in the city. The population density was . There were 118 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the city was 74.25% White, 22.75% African American, 1.72% Asian, and 1.29% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.43% of the population. There were 100 households, out of which 26.0% had children under the age o ...
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Bishop, Georgia
Bishop is a town in Oconee County, Georgia, United States. As of the 2020 census, the city had a population of 332. The town's historic district was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1996.National Register of Historic Places
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History

The community was named after W. H. Bishop, a local landowner and politician. A post office called Bishop has been in operation since 1889. The town was incorporated in 1890.


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Bishop is located at (33.816355, -83.436304). According to the , the town has a total are ...
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Arnoldsville, Georgia
Arnoldsville is a city in Oglethorpe County, Georgia, United States. As of the 2020 census, the city had a population of 431. History Arnoldsville was originally called "Cherokee Corner". The name was changed in 1894 to Edwin, after Edwin Shaw, the keeper of a country store. In 1896, the store was sold to N. D. Arnold, and the town's name was changed yet again. Arnold incorporated in 1969. Geography Arnoldsville is located at (33.905440, -83.216737). U.S. Route 78 passes just south of the city, leading east to Crawford and northwest to Athens. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , all land. Demographics As of the census of 2000, there were 312 people, 125 households, and 88 families residing in the city. The population density was . There were 136 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the city was 96.47% White, 1.60% African American, 0.32% Asian, 0.96% from other races, and 0.64% from two or more races. Hi ...
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North High Shoals, Georgia
North High Shoals is a town in Oconee County, Georgia, United States. The population was 652 at the 2010 census. History The Georgia General Assembly incorporated North High Shoals as a town in 1933. The community was named after shoals in the Apalachee River. Geography North High Shoals is located at (33.834159, -83.501055). According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of , all land. Government The town's government consists of a Town Council made up of a mayor and five council members. As of January 1, 2020 these were: Toby P. Bradberry, Mayor; Eric Carlson, Council Member, Post 1; Jason Presley, Council Member, Post 2; Ann Evans, Council Member, Post 3; Hilda Kurtz, Council Member, Post 4; and Violet Dawe, Council Member, Post 5. Meetings are held on the third Monday of each month at 7:30 pm at the town hall, located at 260 Hillsboro Road. Demographics 2020 census As of the 2020 United States census, there were 552 people, 148 household ...
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Danielsville, Georgia
Danielsville is a city in Madison County, Georgia, United States. The population was 560 at the 2010 census. The city is the county seat of Madison County. History Danielsville was named for General Allen Daniel (1772-1836), Major-General of the Fourth Division of Georgia Militia 1812-17 and both state senator and representative of Elbert and Madison Counties, and Speaker of the Georgia House of Representatives in 1822. His father was at one time thought to be a Captain Allen Daniel of Virginia, a veteran of the American Revolutionary War, but this has been disproved. In 1812, Danielsville was designated seat of the newly formed Madison County. Danielsville was incorporated as a town in 1817 and as a city in 1908. Lynching of Lent Shaw On April 11, 1936, a 45-year-old Black father of eleven children, called Lent Shaw in newspaper accounts as his name is misspelled in court documents was arrested by Madison County police and being taken to the county jail in Danielsville. His ac ...
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Crawford, Georgia
Crawford is a city in Oglethorpe County, Georgia, United States. The population was 832 at the 2010 census. History Crawford was originally called "Lexington Depot", and under the latter name had its start when the railroad was extended to that point. The Georgia General Assembly incorporated the place as the "Town of Crawford" in 1876. The present name is after William H. Crawford (1772–1834), U.S. Secretary of War and Secretary of the Treasury. Geography Crawford is located at (33.883289, -83.155413). U.S. Route 78 passes through the city, leading southeast to Lexington, the Oglethorpe County seat, and northwest to Athens. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , all land. Demographics As of the census of 2000, there were 807 people, 326 households, and 203 families residing in the city. The population density was . There were 369 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the city was 68.77% White, 29.49% Af ...
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Colbert, Georgia
Colbert ( ) is a city in Madison County, Georgia, United States. The population was 592 at the 2010 census. History The Georgia General Assembly first incorporated the place in 1899 as the "Town of Five Forks"; the town was officially renamed "Colbert" in 1909 by a new act of legislature. The present name is after James Fletcher Colbert, an early settler. Geography Colbert is located at (34.037600, -83.213900). The city lies along Georgia State Route 72 northeast of Athens. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , all land. Demographics As of the census of 2000, there were 488 people, 204 households, and 136 families residing in the city. The population density was . There were 223 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the city was 90.78% White, 8.81% African American, and 0.41% from two or more races. There were 204 households, out of which 27.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.4% were ma ...
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Winterville, Georgia
Winterville is a city in Clarke County, Georgia, United States. The population was 1,122 at the 2010 census. History The community was named after John Winter, a railroad official. Winterville was incorporated in 1904. Since 1991, when the city of Athens abandoned its city charter to form the unified government of Athens-Clarke County, Winterville has been the only municipality located wholly within Athens-Clarke County. Geography Winterville is located at , a –drive from the University of Georgia. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 2.7 square miles (6.9 km2), all land. Demographics 2020 census As of the 2020 United States census, there were 1,201 people, 449 households, and 331 families residing in the city. 2010 census At the 2010 census, there were 1,122 people in 485 households, including 318 families, in the city. The population density was 431.5 people per square mile (162.6/km2). There were 529 housing units at ...
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Watkinsville, Georgia
Watkinsville is the largest town and county seat of Oconee County, Georgia, United States. As of the 2020 census, the town had a total population of 2,896. It served as the seat of Clarke County until 1872 when the county seat of that county was moved to Athens, a move which ultimately led to the creation of Oconee County in 1875. It is included in the Athens-Clarke County, Georgia Metropolitan Statistical Area. Geography Watkinsville is located at (33.862818, -83.408094). According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of , of which is land and 0.31% is water. Watkinsville is located near the University of Georgia. Transportation Major roads * State Route 15 * State Route 24 * State Route 53 * U.S. Route 129 * U.S. Route 441 Pedestrians and cycling The city has limited walkability options available. However, since 2017 plans are being discussed to develop a multi-use trail network. A new sidewalk on VFW Drive (and a few surrounding ...
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