Irwinton, Georgia
City in Georgia, United States
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Irwinton is a city in Wilkinson County, Georgia, United States. The population was 531 in 2020. The city is the county seat of Wilkinson County.[4]
Irwinton, Georgia | |
|---|---|
Location in Wilkinson County and the state of Georgia | |
| Coordinates: 32°48′43″N 83°10′36″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Georgia |
| County | Wilkinson |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Roger Bacon |
| Area | |
• Total | 3.15 sq mi (8.15 km2) |
| • Land | 3.15 sq mi (8.15 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 446 ft (136 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
• Total | 531 |
| • Density | 168.8/sq mi (65.19/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code | 31042 |
| Area code | 478 |
| FIPS code | 13-41400[2] |
| GNIS feature ID | 0315946[3] |
| Website | https://www.cityofirwinton.org/ |
History
Irwinton was founded in 1811 as the seat of Wilkinson County.[5] The community was named for Governor Jared Irwin.[6] Irwinton was incorporated as a town in 1816 and as a city in 1904.[7]
Geography
Irwinton is located at 32°48′43″N 83°10′36″W (32.812075, -83.176800).[8] According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 3.15 square miles (8.2 km2), all land.
Demographics
| Race | Num. | Perc. |
|---|---|---|
| White (non-Hispanic) | 183 | 34.46% |
| Black or African American (non-Hispanic) | 278 | 52.35% |
| Native American | 7 | 1.32% |
| Asian | 3 | 0.56% |
| Other/Mixed | 23 | 4.33% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 37 | 6.97% |
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 531 people, 166 households, and 113 families residing in the city.
Education
Wilkinson County School District
The Wilkinson County School District holds pre-school to grade twelve, and consists of two elementary schools, a middle school, and a high school.[11] The district has 117 full-time teachers and over 1,737 students.[12]
- Wilkinson County Elementary School
- Wilkinson County Primary School
- Wilkinson County Middle School
- Wilkinson County High School
Notable people
- G. Harrold Carswell, unsuccessful nominee to the Supreme Court of the United States
- Bud Dupree, outside linebacker for the NFL's Pittsburgh Steelers
- Tylan Grable, New NFL player offensive tackle
- LaRoche Jackson, former defensive back player
- Travis Jones, former assistant Coach of NFL, former football player
- Julian Robert Lindsey, United States Army Major General[13]