Watkinsville, Georgia
Watkinsville: Town in Oconee County, Georgia, United States
About
Watkinsville is a town located in the county of Oconee in the U.S. state of Georgia. Its population at the 2010 census was 2,832 and a population density of 331 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 2,962 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Watkinsville
Population : | 2,962 (2020) |
Country : | United States of America |
State : | Georgia (United States) |
County : | Oconee County |
Postal code : | 30677 |
Phone Area Codes : | 706 |
Area : | 8.56 km2 |
Altitude : | 719 feet / 219 meters |
Capital city : | Watkinsville is capital of Oconee County |
Time Zone : | America/New_York |
Local time : | 05:28:25 (25th November 2024) |
Density : | 346 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
Population growth : | 4.39% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Watkinsville is located at 33°51'46"N 83°24'32"W (33.8629000, -83.4087700).
Watkinsville map
- Official Website
Official website of Watkinsville
Demographics
The population of Watkinsville increased by 4.39% in 10 years.
Year | Population | % Change | Method |
2010 | 2,832 | - | census |
2011 | 2,887 | 1.91% | estimation process |
2012 | 2,883 | -0.14% | estimation process |
2013 | 2,891 | 0.28% | estimation process |
2014 | 2,849 | -1.47% | estimation process |
2015 | 2,857 | 0.28% | estimation process |
2016 | 2,864 | 0.24% | estimation process |
2017 | 2,903 | 1.34% | estimation process |
2018 | 2,937 | 1.16% | estimation process |
2019 | 2,936 | -0.03% | estimation process |
2020 | 2,962 | 0.88% | estimation process |
People born in Watkinsville (9)
People born in Watkinsville, including politician Robert F. Ligon, Player of and Canadian football Tony Taylor, Major League Baseball right fielder Buck Thrasher, .
List
- Ed Crowley (American baseball player (1906-1970)) he was born in 20/08/1906
- John Wes Townley (American stock car racing driver) he was born in 31/12/1989
- Zach Mettenberger (American football quarterback) he was born in 16/07/1991
- Laura Haygood (1845-1900 , missionary of the Methodist Episcopal Church, South) she was born in 01/01/1845
- Jon Richt (American football coach) he was born in 11/03/1990
- Alan Busenitz (baseball player (1990-)) he was born in 22/08/1990
Schools in Watkinsville
College & universities near Watkinsville, GA
Code | Name | City | ZIP |
---|---|---|---|
408862 | Georgia Institute of Cosmetology | Athens (GA) | 30606-3152 |
Stations (4)
Amtrak & bus stations near Watkinsville, GA
Code | Name | Address | Type |
---|---|---|---|
GNS | Gainesville | 116 Industrial Boulevard | RAIL |
TCA | Toccoa | 47 North Alexander St. | RAIL |
ATL | Peachtree Station | 1688 Peachtree Street, NW | RAIL |
CSN | Clemson | Calhoun Memorial Hwy and College Ave. | RAIL |
Post offices near Watkinsville
Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
---|---|---|
Watkinsvill Post Office | Watkinsville (GA) | 30677 |
Other cities in Oconee County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Oconee County , GA.
City Name | Population | Title |
---|---|---|
North High Shoals | 736 | Town in Oconee County, Georgia, United States |
Bishop | 281 | Town in Oconee County, Georgia, United States |
Bogart | 175 | City in Oconee County, Georgia, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Watkinsville distances to largest Georgia cities