Dudley, Georgia
Encyclopedia
Dudley is a city in Laurens County
, Georgia
, United States
. The population was 447 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Dublin
Micropolitan Statistical Area
.
According to the United States Census Bureau
, the city has a total area of 3.1 square miles (8 km²), of which, 3.1 square miles (8 km²) of it is land and 0.32% is water.
Northwest Laurens Elementary School is located in Dudley.
Dudley offers a membership community center complete with in ground pool and tennis courts.
Northwood Trail Subdivision is located in Dudley, and has grown into one of the town's largest and most populated neighborhoods. Located off of highway 338, Northwood Trail is just minutes away from the elementary school, making it one of the more desirable locations in Laurens county for families with young children. The subdivision's homes range in price from $165,000-$250,000,and are settled upon large lots.
of 2000, there were 447 people, 189 households, and 130 families residing in the city. The population density
was 143.5 people per square mile (55.3/km²). There were 207 housing units at an average density of 66.4 per square mile (25.6/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 84.79% White, 13.65% African American, and 1.57% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.22% of the population.
There were 189 households out of which 28.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.2% were married couples
living together, 10.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.7% were non-families. 29.6% of all households were made up of individuals and 13.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.37 and the average family size was 2.92.
In the city the population was spread out with 22.6% under the age of 18, 7.2% from 18 to 24, 32.0% from 25 to 44, 23.0% from 45 to 64, and 15.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 88.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 79.3 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $41,442, and the median income for a family was $48,750. Males had a median income of $40,893 versus $26,000 for females. The per capita income
for the city was $19,803. About 11.5% of families and 12.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 16.5% of those under age 18 and 16.7% of those age 65 or over.
Laurens County, Georgia
Laurens County is a county located in the U.S. state of Georgia. It was created on December 10, 1807. As of 2000, the population was 44,874. The 2007 Census Estimate shows a population of 47,520...
, Georgia
Georgia (U.S. state)
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, United States
United States
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. The population was 447 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Dublin
Dublin, Georgia
Dublin is a city in Laurens County, Georgia, United States. As of the 2010 census, the city had a population of 16,201. The city is the county seat of Laurens County.-History:The original settlement was named after the city Dublin, Ireland....
Micropolitan Statistical Area
Dublin micropolitan area
The Dublin Micropolitan Statistical Area, as defined by the United States Census Bureau, is an area consisting of two counties in Georgia, anchored by the city of Dublin....
.
Geography
Dudley is located at 32°32′18"N 83°4′34"W (32.538345, -83.076179).According to the United States Census Bureau
United States Census Bureau
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, the city has a total area of 3.1 square miles (8 km²), of which, 3.1 square miles (8 km²) of it is land and 0.32% is water.
Northwest Laurens Elementary School is located in Dudley.
Dudley offers a membership community center complete with in ground pool and tennis courts.
Northwood Trail Subdivision is located in Dudley, and has grown into one of the town's largest and most populated neighborhoods. Located off of highway 338, Northwood Trail is just minutes away from the elementary school, making it one of the more desirable locations in Laurens county for families with young children. The subdivision's homes range in price from $165,000-$250,000,and are settled upon large lots.
Demographics
As of the censusCensus
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of 2000, there were 447 people, 189 households, and 130 families residing in the city. The population density
Population density
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was 143.5 people per square mile (55.3/km²). There were 207 housing units at an average density of 66.4 per square mile (25.6/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 84.79% White, 13.65% African American, and 1.57% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.22% of the population.
There were 189 households out of which 28.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.2% were married couples
Marriage
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living together, 10.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.7% were non-families. 29.6% of all households were made up of individuals and 13.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.37 and the average family size was 2.92.
In the city the population was spread out with 22.6% under the age of 18, 7.2% from 18 to 24, 32.0% from 25 to 44, 23.0% from 45 to 64, and 15.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 88.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 79.3 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $41,442, and the median income for a family was $48,750. Males had a median income of $40,893 versus $26,000 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
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for the city was $19,803. About 11.5% of families and 12.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 16.5% of those under age 18 and 16.7% of those age 65 or over.