Flovilla, Georgia
Encyclopedia
Flovilla is a city in Butts County
, Georgia
, United States
. The population was 652 at the 2000 census.
Indian Springs State Park
is nearby.
According to the United States Census Bureau
, the city has a total area of 2 square miles (5.2 km²), all of it land.
of 2000, there were 652 people, 206 households, and 172 families residing in the city. The population density
was 334.7 people per square mile (129.1/km²). There were 222 housing units at an average density of 114.0 per square mile (44.0/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 47.85% White, 51.53% African American, 0.15% Native American, and 0.46% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.53% of the population.
There were 206 households out of which 38.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.8% were married couples
living together, 18.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 16.5% were non-families. 13.1% of all households were made up of individuals and 4.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.17 and the average family size was 3.47.
In the city the population was spread out with 29.8% under the age of 18, 11.2% from 18 to 24, 27.0% from 25 to 44, 23.9% from 45 to 64, and 8.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 31 years. For every 100 females there were 95.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.1 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $38,194, and the median income for a family was $42,679. Males had a median income of $26,507 versus $18,750 for females. The per capita income
for the city was $15,712. About 13.0% of families and 12.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 15.0% of those under age 18 and 20.0% of those age 65 or over. Flovilla is also considered "the hood" by many of the Butts County residents .
Butts County, Georgia
Butts County is a county located in the northern half of the U.S. state of Georgia. It was created on December 24, 1825. As of 2000, the population was 19,522. The 2007 Census Estimate showed a population of 23,759...
, Georgia
Georgia (U.S. state)
Georgia is a state located in the southeastern United States. It was established in 1732, the last of the original Thirteen Colonies. The state is named after King George II of Great Britain. Georgia was the fourth state to ratify the United States Constitution, on January 2, 1788...
, United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
. The population was 652 at the 2000 census.
Indian Springs State Park
Indian Springs State Park
Indian Springs State Park is a 528 acre Georgia state park located near Jackson and Flovilla. The park is named for its several springs, which the Creek Indians used for centuries to heal the sick. Indian Springs is thought to be the oldest state park in the nation...
is nearby.
Geography
Flovilla is located at 33.255441°N 83.898218°W.According to the United States Census Bureau
United States Census Bureau
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, the city has a total area of 2 square miles (5.2 km²), all of it land.
Demographics
As of the censusCensus
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of 2000, there were 652 people, 206 households, and 172 families residing in the city. The population density
Population density
Population density is a measurement of population per unit area or unit volume. It is frequently applied to living organisms, and particularly to humans...
was 334.7 people per square mile (129.1/km²). There were 222 housing units at an average density of 114.0 per square mile (44.0/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 47.85% White, 51.53% African American, 0.15% Native American, and 0.46% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.53% of the population.
There were 206 households out of which 38.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.8% were married couples
Marriage
Marriage is a social union or legal contract between people that creates kinship. It is an institution in which interpersonal relationships, usually intimate and sexual, are acknowledged in a variety of ways, depending on the culture or subculture in which it is found...
living together, 18.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 16.5% were non-families. 13.1% of all households were made up of individuals and 4.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.17 and the average family size was 3.47.
In the city the population was spread out with 29.8% under the age of 18, 11.2% from 18 to 24, 27.0% from 25 to 44, 23.9% from 45 to 64, and 8.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 31 years. For every 100 females there were 95.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.1 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $38,194, and the median income for a family was $42,679. Males had a median income of $26,507 versus $18,750 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
Per capita income or income per person is a measure of mean income within an economic aggregate, such as a country or city. It is calculated by taking a measure of all sources of income in the aggregate and dividing it by the total population...
for the city was $15,712. About 13.0% of families and 12.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 15.0% of those under age 18 and 20.0% of those age 65 or over. Flovilla is also considered "the hood" by many of the Butts County residents .