Twin City, Georgia
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Twin City, Georgia | |
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| Location in Emanuel County and the state of Georgia Location in Emanuel County and the state of Georgia | |
| Coordinates: 32°34′50″N 82°9′28″W / 32.58056°N 82.15778°WCoordinates: 32°34′50″N 82°9′28″W / 32.58056°N 82.15778°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Georgia |
| County | Emanuel |
| Area | |
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| Population (2020) | |
| • Total | 1,642 |
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| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code | 30471 |
| Area code(s) | 478 |
| FIPS code | 13-77988[2] |
| GNIS feature ID | 0356602[3] |
| Website | https://www.twincityga.com |
Twin City, formerly known as Graymont, is a city in Emanuel County, Georgia, United States. As of the 2020 census, the city had a population of 1,642.
History
Twin City gets its name from the combining of two adjacent towns, Graymont and Summit. The two rival towns were merged in 1924 as Twin City.[4]
Of Twin City's 3.6 square miles (9.3 km2) area, 255 acres (1.03 km2) is included in the Twin City Historic District, listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This includes the historic jail and former city hall building [5]
Geography
Twin City is located in eastern Emanuel County at 32°34′50″N 82°9′28″W / 32.58056°N 82.15778°W (32.580420, -82.157776).[6] U.S. Route 80 passes through the city, leading west 11 miles (18 km) to Swainsboro, the county seat, and east 25 miles (40 km) to Statesboro.
According to the United States Census Bureau, Twin City has a total area of 3.6 square miles (9.4 km2), of which 0.04 square miles (0.1 km2), or 1.12%, is water.[7]
Demographics
2020 census
As of the 2020 census, Twin City had a population of 1,642. There were 333 families residing in the city.[8] The median age was 40.2 years. 19.6% of residents were under the age of 18 and 17.5% of residents were 65 years of age or older. For every 100 females there were 139.7 males, and for every 100 females age 18 and over there were 147.7 males age 18 and over.[9][10]
0.0% of residents lived in urban areas, while 100.0% lived in rural areas.[11]
There were 503 households in Twin City, of which 30.2% had children under the age of 18 living in them. Of all households, 33.0% were married-couple households, 22.7% were households with a male householder and no spouse or partner present, and 38.4% were households with a female householder and no spouse or partner present. About 35.2% of all households were made up of individuals and 17.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.[9]
There were 637 housing units, of which 21.0% were vacant. The homeowner vacancy rate was 2.1% and the rental vacancy rate was 7.8%.[9]
| Race | Num. | Perc. |
|---|---|---|
| White (non-Hispanic) | 811 | 49.39% |
| Black or African American (non-Hispanic) | 765 | 46.59% |
| Native American | 1 | 0.06% |
| Asian | 2 | 0.12% |
| Other/Mixed | 23 | 1.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 40 | 2.44% |
Attractions
George L. Smith State Park is located in Emanuel County, and is known for its Parrish Mill and Pond, a combination grist mill, saw mill, covered bridge and dam built in 1880 and now open for tours.[12] Anglers and canoeists can explore the mill pond dotted with Spanish moss-draped trees and home to blue heron and white ibis.[citation needed] Hikers can walk seven miles of trails while searching for gopher tortoises, Georgia's state reptile.[citation needed]
Notable people
- Johnny Archer, professional pool player
- Ginny Wright, country music singer
- David Durden, NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE athlete (team Dallas cowboys)
References
- ↑ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved December 18, 2021.
- ↑ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- ↑ "Twin City". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved March 18, 2026.
- ↑ Krakow, Kenneth K. (1975). Georgia Place-Names: Their History and Origins (PDF). Macon, GA: Winship Press. p. 215. ISBN 0-915430-00-2.
- ↑ Lynn Speno (December 2013). "National Register of Historic Places Registration: Twin City Historic District / Summit; Graymont" (PDF). National Park Service. Archived from the original (PDF) on January 31, 2017. Retrieved April 12, 2017. Includes 42 photos from 2012.
- ↑ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
- ↑ "Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (G001): Twin City city, Georgia". American Factfinder. U.S. Census Bureau. Archived from the original on February 13, 2020. Retrieved January 27, 2016.
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 "Explore Census Data". data.census.gov. Retrieved December 18, 2021.
- ↑ 9.0 9.1 9.2 "2020 Decennial Census Demographic Profile (DP1)". United States Census Bureau. 2021. Retrieved April 30, 2026.
- ↑ "2020 Decennial Census Redistricting Data (Public Law 94-171)". United States Census Bureau. 2021. Retrieved April 30, 2026.
- ↑ "2020 Decennial Census Demographic and Housing Characteristics (DHC)". United States Census Bureau. 2023. Retrieved April 30, 2026.
- ↑ "George L. Smith State Park | Department of Natural Resources Division".