Argyle is a town in
Clinch County,
Georgia, United States. As of the
2020 census, the city had a population of 190.
History
The community takes its name from
Fort Argyle
Old Fort Argyle Site is a historic site near Savannah. It is in Fort Stewart in Bryan County, Georgia. It was an English military settlement. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places on March 31, 1975. Access is restricted.
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, near Savannah. A post office called Argyle has been in operation since 1882. The town was incorporated in 1901.
Geography
Argyle is located at .
According to the
United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of , all of it land.
Demographics
As of the
census of 2000, there were 151 people, 49 households, and 39 families residing in the town. The population density was . There were 64 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the town was 73.51%
White, 19.87%
African American, 2.65%
Native American, and 3.97% from two or more races.
Hispanic or
Latino
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* Latino (demonym), a term used in the United States for people with cultural ties to Latin America
* Hispanic and Latino Americans in the United States
* The people or cultures of Latin America;
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of any race were 2.65% of the population.
There were 49 households, out of which 40.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 63.3% were
married couples
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living together, 14.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 20.4% were non-families. 20.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.08 and the average family size was 3.56.
In the town, the population was spread out, with 31.1% under the age of 18, 13.2% from 18 to 24, 31.8% from 25 to 44, 16.6% from 45 to 64, and 7.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 28 years. For every 100 females, there were 86.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 85.7 males.
The median income for a household in the town was $26,250, and the median income for a family was $30,250. Males had a median income of $25,000 versus $16,250 for females. The
per capita income for the town was $7,672. There were 37.8% of families and 32.5% of the population living below the
poverty line, including 49.0% of under eighteens and none of those over 64.
Climate
The climate in this area is characterized by relatively high temperatures and evenly distributed precipitation throughout the year. According to the
Köppen Climate Classification system, Argyle has a
Humid subtropical climate
A humid subtropical climate is a zone of climate characterized by hot and humid summers, and cool to mild winters. These climates normally lie on the southeast side of all continents (except Antarctica), generally between latitudes 25° and 40° ...
, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.
Climate Summary for Argyle, Georgia
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References
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Towns in Clinch County, Georgia
Towns in Georgia (U.S. state)