East Dublin, Georgia

East Dublin is a city in Laurens County, Georgia, United States. The population was 2,441 at the 2010 census.[5] It is part of the Dublin Micropolitan Statistical Area.

East Dublin, Georgia
City
East Dublin City Hall
Location in Laurens County and the state of Georgia
Coordinates: 32°33′3″N 82°52′7″W
CountryUnited States
StateGeorgia
CountyLaurens
Area
 • Total4.42 sq mi (11.44 km2)
 • Land4.22 sq mi (10.93 km2)
 • Water0.20 sq mi (0.51 km2)
Elevation
249 ft (76 m)
Population
 (2010)
 • Total2,441
 • Estimate 
(2019)[2]
2,398
 • Density568.52/sq mi (219.49/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
31027
Area code(s)478
FIPS code13-25300[3]
GNIS feature ID0331618[4]
Websitecityofeastdublin.org

Geography

East Dublin is located in north-central Laurens County at 32°33′3″N 82°52′7″W (32.550854, -82.868661),[6] on the east bank of the Oconee River. It is bordered to the west, across the river, by the city of Dublin, the Laurens county seat.

U.S. Routes 80 and 319 pass through East Dublin as Central Drive. US 80 leads east 33 miles (53 km) to Swainsboro, while US 319 leads northeast 16 miles (26 km) to Wrightsville. The two highways lead west together into Dublin. Interstate 16 passes 6 miles (10 km) south of East Dublin, with access from Exit 58 (State Route 199).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 4.4 square miles (11.4 km2), of which 4.2 square miles (10.9 km2) are land and 0.19 square miles (0.5 km2), or 4.46%, are water.[7]

Demographics
Historical population
CensusPop.%±
19601,677—
19702,00019.3%
19802,91645.8%
19902,524−13.4%
20002,484−1.6%
20102,441−1.7%
2019 (est.)2,398[2]−1.8%
U.S. Decennial Census[8]

As of the census[3] of 2000, there were 2,484 people, 949 households, and 680 families residing in the city. The population density was 849.3 people per square mile (328.5/km2). There were 1,105 housing units at an average density of 377.8 per square mile (146.1/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 56.12% White, 42.23% African American, 0.16% Native American, 0.24% Asian, 0.64% from other races, and 0.60% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.89% of the population.

There were 949 households, out of which 33.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 42.3% were married couples living together, 24.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.3% were non-families. 24.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.62 and the average family size was 3.10.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 29.8% under the age of 18, 9.5% from 18 to 24, 26.4% from 25 to 44, 23.0% from 45 to 64, and 11.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females, there were 83.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 79.1 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $24,412, and the median income for a family was $28,548. Males had a median income of $25,500 versus $16,756 for females. The per capita income for the city was $10,918. About 19.4% of families and 22.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 33.1% of those under age 18 and 17.6% of those age 65 or over.

Education
East Laurens Middle-High School

It is in the Laurens County School District:

  • East Laurens Elementary School
  • East Laurens Primary School

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. "Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics: 2010 Census Summary File 1 (DP-1), East Dublin city, Georgia". American FactFinder. U.S. Census Bureau. Archived from the original on February 13, 2020. Retrieved December 10, 2019.
  6. "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
  7. "U.S. Gazetteer Files: 2019: Places: Georgia". U.S. Census Bureau Geography Division. Retrieved December 10, 2019.
  8. "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
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