Statham (; ) is a city in
Barrow County,
Georgia
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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
Athens
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.
According to the
United States Census Bureau
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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
United States Army
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Colonel.
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Ronald Cooper, racing driver
References
External links
City of Statham official websiteStatham House
historical marker
Statham High School
historical marker
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Cities in Georgia (U.S. state)
Cities in Barrow County, Georgia