Eatonton, Georgia
Eatonton: County seat of Putnam County, Georgia, United States
About
Eatonton is a city located in the county of Putnam in the U.S. state of Georgia. Its population at the 2010 census was 6,480. After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 6,840 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Eatonton
| Population : | 6,840 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Georgia (United States) |
| County : | Putnam County |
| Postal code : | 31024 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 706 |
| Area : | 53612753 km2 |
| Altitude : | 568 feet / 173 meters |
| Capital city : | Eatonton is capital of Putnam County |
| Time Zone : | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time : | 09:18:43 (17th November 2024) |
| Population growth : | 5.26% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Eatonton is located at 33°19'36"N 83°23'19"W (33.3268000, -83.3885000).
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- Official Website
Official website of Eatonton
Demographics
The population of Eatonton increased by 5.26% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 6,480 | - | census |
| 2011 | 6,488 | 0.12% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 6,462 | -0.4% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 6,495 | 0.51% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 6,444 | -0.79% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 6,496 | 0.8% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 6,556 | 0.92% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 6,607 | 0.77% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 6,638 | 0.47% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 6,725 | 1.29% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 6,840 | 1.68% | estimation process |
Other Places in Eatonton
1 Eatonton City Hall
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People born in Eatonton (13)
People born in Eatonton, including author and activist Alice Walker, politician Thomas G. Lawson, African blues singer and guitarist Peg Leg Howell, .
List
- Joel Chandler Harris (American journalist, children's writer) he was born in 09/12/1848
- Marshall Johnson Wellborn (American politician (1808-1874)) he was born in 29/05/1808
- Lucius Q. C. Lamar (American lawyer, politician and judge (1825-1893)) he was born in 17/09/1825
- Thomas Hardeman, Jr. (American politician) he was born in 12/01/1825
- S. Truett Cathy (American restaurateur, businessman, philanthropist) he was born in 14/03/1921
- Dale Van Sickel (American football player, end, College Football Hall of Fame, stuntman, actor (1907-1977)) he was born in 29/11/1907
- David Driskell (African American artist) he was born in 07/06/1931
- Jimmy Carnes (American track and field coach) he was born in 29/11/1934
- Charles Edgar Little (American classical philologist) he was born in 25/11/1865
- Ambrose Reid (American baseball player) he was born in 03/12/1898
Schools in Eatonton
College & universities near Eatonton, GA
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 139861 | Georgia College & State University | Milledgeville (GA) | 31061 |
Stations (2)
Amtrak & bus stations near Eatonton, GA
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| ATL | Peachtree Station | 1688 Peachtree Street, NW | RAIL |
| GNS | Gainesville | 116 Industrial Boulevard | RAIL |
Post offices near Eatonton
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Eatonton Post Office | Eatonton (GA) | 31024 |
Distance to Other Cities
Eatonton distances to largest Georgia cities
