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Encyclopedia > Baxley, Georgia

Baxley is a city located in Appling County, Georgia. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 4,150. The city is the county seat of Appling County6. Appling County is a county located in the Georgia. ... 2000 is a leap year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar. ... A county seat is a town which is the capital of a county. ... Appling County is a county located in the Georgia. ... Shortcut: {{GR|#}} {{Cite:GR|#}} The following is a list of sources used in the creation of Wikipedia articles on various geographic topics and locations, such as cities, counties, states, and countries. ...


Baxley was mentioned in Charlie Daniel's Open Letter to the Hollywood Bunch. It stated "Go down to Baxley, Georgia and hold an anti-war rally and see what the folks down there think about you.".


Geography

Location of Baxley, Georgia

Baxley is located at 31°46'31" North, 82°20'51" West (31.775152, -82.347520)1. Adapted from Wikipedias GA county maps by Seth Ilys. ... Shortcut: {{GR|#}} {{Cite:GR|#}} The following is a list of sources used in the creation of Wikipedia articles on various geographic topics and locations, such as cities, counties, states, and countries. ...


According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 18.5 km² (7.2 mi²). 18.5 km² (7.2 mi²) of it is land and none of it is covered by water. The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census) is a part of the United States Department of Commerce. ... Square kilometre (US spelling: Square kilometer), symbol km², is an SI unit of surface area. ... This article is about the unit of measure. ...


Demographics

As of the census2 of 2000, there are 4,150 people, 1,567 households, and 1,048 families residing in the city. The population density is 224.1/km² (580.7/mi²). There are 1,866 housing units at an average density of 100.8/km² (261.1/mi²). The racial makeup of the city is 57.28% White, 37.93% African American, 0.22% Native American, 0.60% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 3.16% from other races, and 0.82% from two or more races. 7.23% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race. A census is the process of obtaining information about every member of a population (not necessarily a human population). ... Shortcut: {{GR|#}} {{Cite:GR|#}} The following is a list of sources used in the creation of Wikipedia articles on various geographic topics and locations, such as cities, counties, states, and countries. ... 2000 is a leap year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ...


There are 1,567 households out of which 33.2% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 43.3% are married couples living together, 18.5% have a female householder with no husband present, and 33.1% are non-families. 28.9% of all households are made up of individuals and 13.4% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.56 and the average family size is 3.15. Marriage is a relationship and bond, most commonly between a man and a woman, that plays a key role in the definition of many families. ...


In the city the population is spread out with 27.6% under the age of 18, 10.4% from 18 to 24, 26.7% from 25 to 44, 20.8% from 45 to 64, and 14.5% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 35 years. For every 100 females there are 91.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 84.9 males.


The median income for a household in the city is $24,441, and the median income for a family is $30,648. Males have a median income of $28,087 versus $16,250 for females. The per capita income for the city is $14,321. 24.4% of the population and 21.6% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 31.0% of those under the age of 18 and 26.3% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line. The per capita income for an area may be defined as the total personal income in an area, divided by the number of people in that area. ... The poverty line is the level of income below which one cannot afford to purchase all the resources one requires to live. ...


External links

  • Maps and aerial photos (http://kvaleberg.com/extensions/mapsources/index.php?params=31.775152_N_-82.34752_E_type:city_region:US)
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    • Topographic map from Topozone (http://www.topozone.com/map.asp?lat=31.775152&lon=-82.34752&s=200&size=m&layer=DRG100&datum=nad83)
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  Results from FactBites:
 
New Georgia Encyclopedia: Baxley (1078 words)
Baxley, the seat of Appling County, is located in the wiregrass region of southeastern Georgia.
Baxley was named for Wilson Baxley, a North Carolinian who arrived in Appling County during the 1820s.
Baxley's proximity to the railway prompted voters to relocate the county seat from Holmesville to Baxley.
Facts at a Glance (795 words)
Baxley was named for Wilson Baxley, a prosperous local farmer, cattle owner and businessman who owned extensive acreage in the area and operated the community's first store.
Baxley sold the right of way near his store to the Macon and Brunswick Railroad which was completed in 1870.
In 2000 Baxley had a population of 4150, an increase of 9% from the previous census.
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