Vernonburg, Georgia

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Vernonburg, Georgia
Town
Location in Chatham County and the state of Georgia
Location in Chatham County and the state of Georgia
Coordinates: 31°58′2″N 81°7′15″W / 31.96722°N 81.12083°W / 31.96722; -81.12083Coordinates: 31°58′2″N 81°7′15″W / 31.96722°N 81.12083°W / 31.96722; -81.12083
CountryUnited States
StateGeorgia
CountyChatham
Area
 • Total0.42 sq mi (1.09 km2)
 • Land0.41 sq mi (1.05 km2)
 • Water0.01 sq mi (0.04 km2)
Elevation
7 ft (2 m)
Population
 (2010)
 • Total122
 • Estimate 
(2019)[2]
124
 • Density305.42/sq mi (118.04/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
FIPS code13-79164[3]
GNIS feature ID0333326[4]

Vernonburg is a town in Chatham County, Georgia, United States, about 10 miles south of downtown Savannah. It is located at a sharp curve along the Vernon River, a tidal creek. The population was 122 at the 2010 census.

Vernonburg is part of the Savannah Metropolitan Statistical Area.

History[edit]

The Georgia General Assembly incorporated Vernonburg in 1866.[5] The community was named after James Vernon, who is credited with bringing the Salzburger emigrants to Georgia.[6]

Geography[edit]

Vernonburg is located at 31°58′2″N 81°7′14″W / 31.96722°N 81.12056°W / 31.96722; -81.12056 (31.967361, -81.12073).[7]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 0.4 square mile (1.0 km2), of which 0.4 square mile (0.9 km2) is land and 2.70% is water. Vernonburg consists mainly of a small stretch of riverfront properties along a section of the Vernon River.

Demographics[edit]

Historical population
Census Pop. %±
196065—
1970136109.2%
198017830.9%
199074−58.4%
200013886.5%
2010122−11.6%
2019 (est.)124[2]1.6%
U.S. Decennial Census[8]

As of the census[3] of 2010, there were 122 people, 59 households, and 47 families residing in the town. The population density was 310/sq mi (118/km2). There were 69 housing units at an average density of 173/sq mi (67/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 98.4% White, and 1.6% Asian.

There were 52 households, out of which 25.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 71.2% were married couples living together, 5.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 19.2% were non-families. 19.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.35 and the average family size was 2.67.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 21.3% under the age of 18, 4.1% from 18 to 24, 16.4% from 25 to 44, 33.6% from 45 to 64, and 24.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 51.0 years. For every 100 females, there were 87.7 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $74,375, and the median income for a family was $158,125. Males had a median income of $161,667 versus $150,313 for females. The per capita income for the town was $91,121. 4.6% of the population and none of the families were below the poverty line.

Gallery[edit]

  • Vernonburg Historic District

  • Vernonburg Historic District

  • Vernonburg Historic District

  • Vernonburg Historic District

  • Vernonburg Historic District

  • Vernonburg Historic District

References[edit]

  1. ^ "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 9, 2020.
  2. ^ a b "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". United States Census Bureau. May 24, 2020. Retrieved May 27, 2020.
  3. ^ a b "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  4. ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  5. ^ "Vernonburg". GeorgiaGov. Retrieved 27 June 2019.
  6. ^ Krakow, Kenneth K. (1975). Georgia Place-Names: Their History and Origins (PDF). Macon, GA: Winship Press. p. 241. ISBN 0-915430-00-2.
  7. ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
  8. ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
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