Brooklet, Georgia

Brooklet is a city in Bulloch County, Georgia, United States. It is located roughly 9 miles (14 km) east of Statesboro. As of the 2010 census, the city had a population of 1,395.[5]

Brooklet, Georgia
City
Location in Bulloch County and the state of Georgia
Coordinates: 32°22′56″N 81°39′53″W
CountryUnited States
StateGeorgia
CountyBulloch
Area
 • Total3.37 sq mi (8.72 km2)
 • Land3.29 sq mi (8.53 km2)
 • Water0.07 sq mi (0.19 km2)
Elevation
151 ft (46 m)
Population
 (2010)
 • Total1,395
 • Estimate 
(2019)[2]
1,815
 • Density551.00/sq mi (212.75/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
30415
Area code(s)912
FIPS code13-11000[3]
GNIS feature ID0311827[4]

It is the home of the Southeast Bulloch School system. It is located along US Highway 80.

The Georgia General Assembly incorporated Brooklet as a town in 1906.[6]

Geography

Brooklet is located at 32°22′56″N 81°39′53″W (32.382175, -81.664695).[7]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 3.4 square miles (8.7 km2), of which 3.3 square miles (8.5 km2) is land and 0.077 square miles (0.2 km2), or 2.26%, is water.[8]

Demographics
Historical population
CensusPop.%±
1910361—
192060066.2%
1930536−10.7%
1940503−6.2%
19505366.6%
19605573.9%
197068322.6%
19801,03551.5%
19901,013−2.1%
20001,1139.9%
20101,39525.3%
2019 (est.)1,815[2]30.1%
U.S. Decennial Census[9]

As of the census[3] of 2000, there were 1,113 people, 422 households, and 302 families residing in the town. The population density was 364.0 people per square mile (140.4/km2). There were 467 housing units at an average density of 152.7 per square mile (58.9/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 79.96% White, 19.59% African American, 0.09% Native American, 0.36% from other races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.44% of the population.

There were 422 households, out of which 33.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.5% were married couples living together, 11.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.2% were non-families. 23.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.64 and the average family size was 3.16.

In the town the population was spread out, with 26.2% under the age of 18, 8.8% from 18 to 24, 28.2% from 25 to 44, 21.3% from 45 to 64, and 15.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 84.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 83.7 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $34,438, and the median income for a family was $39,250. Males had a median income of $30,972 versus $21,667 for females. The per capita income for the town was $16,793. About 6.9% of families and 10.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 8.4% of those under age 18 and 17.7% of those age 65 or over.

Peanut Festival

The Brooklet Peanut Festival is an annual festival that occurs on the third Saturday of September.

The first festival was held in 1990. It drew about 2,000 people and helped finance a town park lined with benches around a gazebo and fountain. The park was dedicated to the Town of Brooklet at the 6th Annual Peanut Festival in 1995.[10] The Brooklet Peanut Festival consists of an annual parade, a beauty pageant, a Peanut Run, booths, entertainment, and a tractor race. Each year, the festival has grown in attendance.

The parade follows an approximately 2-mile (3 km) route with participation from local schools, organizations and businesses. The beauty pageant has many age groups, including 0–6 months, 7–18 months, 9–35 months, 3–4 years, 5–6 years, 7–9 years, 10–12 years, 13–15 years, 16 years and over.[11] The contestant who wins in the 16 and over category is crowned Miss Peanut Queen.

The Brooklet Peanut Run is a 5K race that occurs around 7 am on the day of the Peanut Festival. The race begins and ends at Brooklet Elementary School. There are approximately 300 participants[12] in the race each year.

The festival has live, free entertainment. Performers have included the Southern Dance Academy,[13] Southeast Bulloch High School band, and many local bands.

The slow tractor race is an annual race where tractors race as slowly as possible. The last tractor to cross the finish line is the winner. The Kiddie Pedal Tractor race is designed for children who race a pint-sized tractor.[14]

Notable people

References
  1. "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 9, 2020.
  2. "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". United States Census Bureau. May 24, 2020. Retrieved May 27, 2020.
  3. "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. United States Census
  6. Acts and Resolutions of the General Assembly of the State of Georgia. Clark & Hines, State Printers. 1906. p. 548.
  7. "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
  8. "Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (G001): Brooklet city, Georgia". U.S. Census Bureau, American Factfinder. Archived from the original on February 12, 2020. Retrieved November 7, 2013.
  9. "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  10. Roebuck, Dot; Jan Tankersley. "About the Peanut Festival". Town of Brooklet, Georgia. Archived from the original on 2009-06-01. Retrieved 2009-03-17.
  11. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2008-10-24. Retrieved 2009-03-17.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  12. http://www.coolrunning.com/results/08/ga/Aug16_8THANN_set1.shtml300%5B%5D
  13. http://southerndanceacademy.tripod.com/
  15. Tankersley wins House District 158
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