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Statham (; ) is a city in Barrow County,
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, 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 (33.965496, -83.596711), west of
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. According to the
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, the city has a total area of , of which is land and , or 1.08%, is water.


Demographics

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 Barrow County Schools is a public school district based in Winder, Georgia, United States, serving Barrow County. The boundary of the district is that of the county. Schools Elementary schools * Auburn Elementary * Austin Road Elementary ...
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 Winder-Barrow High School is a high school in Winder, Georgia, United States, serving grades 9–12. It has an enrollment of 1,911 students, and is the home of the Winder-Barrow "Bulldoggs." It is a part of Barrow County Schools. The attendanc ...
.


Notable people

* Julius Thompson, teacher and novelist. * Michael D. Steele, retired
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Colonel. * Ronald Cooper, racing driver


References


External links


City of Statham official websiteStatham House
historical marker
Statham High School
historical marker {{authority control Cities in Georgia (U.S. state) Cities in Barrow County, Georgia