Claxton, Georgia
Claxton: County seat in Evans County, Georgia, USA
About
Claxton is a city located in the county of Evans in the U.S. state of Georgia. Its population at the 2010 census was 2,746 and a population density of 605 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 2,216 inhabitants.
The city was created 134 years ago in 1889.
Quick Facts about Claxton
Population : | 2,216 (2020) |
Country : | United States of America |
State : | Georgia (United States) |
County : | Evans County |
Phone Area Codes : | 912 |
Area : | 4.54 km2 |
Altitude : | 13 feet / 4 meters |
Capital city : | Claxton is capital of Evans County |
Establishment : | January 01, 1890 (134 years ago) |
Time Zone : | America/New_York |
Local time : | 09:48:47 (22nd December 2024) |
Postal code : | 30417 |
Density : | 488 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
Population growth : | -23.92% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Claxton is located at 32°9'42"N 81°54'14"W (32.1615800, -81.9040000).
Claxton map
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Claxton decreased by 23.92% in 10 years.
Year | Population | % Change | Method |
2010 | 2,746 | - | census |
2011 | 2,357 | -16.5% | estimation process |
2012 | 2,288 | -3.02% | estimation process |
2013 | 2,308 | 0.87% | estimation process |
2014 | 2,302 | -0.26% | estimation process |
2015 | 2,261 | -1.81% | estimation process |
2016 | 2,238 | -1.03% | estimation process |
2017 | 2,248 | 0.44% | estimation process |
2018 | 2,223 | -1.12% | estimation process |
2019 | 2,204 | -0.86% | estimation process |
2020 | 2,216 | 0.54% | estimation process |
Other Places in Claxton
1 Claxton City Utilities Department
206 W Railroad St, Claxton, GA 30417 ➦ Show Map
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2 Claxton City of Lunchroom
102 N Clark St, Claxton, GA 30417 ➦ Show Map
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3 Hagan City Clerk's Office
6327 Tattnall St, Claxton, GA 30417 ➦ Show Map
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People born in Claxton (6)
People born in Claxton, including FBI executive Cartha DeLoach, physician Curtis G. Hames, writer/Director/Producer James Kicklighter, .
List
- Joe Kennedy (American politician) he was born in 08/10/1930
- Albert Parker (American businessman) he was born in 10/01/1916
- Joe Odom he was born in 22/03/1948
Schools in Claxton
College & universities near Claxton, GA
Code | Name | City | ZIP |
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366465 | Ogeechee Technical College | Statesboro (GA) | 30458 |
Stations (3)
Amtrak & bus stations near Claxton, GA
Code | Name | Address | Type |
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JSP | Jesup | 176 Northwest Broad Street | RAIL |
SAV | Savannah | 2611 Seaboard Coastline Drive | RAIL |
YEM | Yemassee | 9 Main Street | RAIL |
Post offices near Claxton
Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
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Claxton Post Office | Claxton (GA) | 30417 |
Other cities in Evans County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Evans County , GA.
City Name | Population | Title |
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Hagan | 953 | City in Evans County, Georgia, United States |
Daisy | 140 | City in Evans County, Georgia, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Claxton distances to largest Georgia cities