Hephzibah, Georgia
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Hephzibah is a city in south Richmond County
, in the U.S.
state of Georgia
. It is part of the Augusta – Richmond County Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 3,880 at the 2000 census.
Hephzibah was originally named Brothersville, after the three Anderson brothers who were among the earliest settlers. Around the town, a seminary of learning was established by Hephzibah Baptist Association in October of 1860 (Appling, GA area group of believers) and soon the town became known as Hephzibah after the school and the Hephzibah Baptist Church were built (1862). In 1870, The State of Georgia officially renamed Brothersville, Hephzibah, with the name Hephzibah found twice in the Bible, as the wife of Hezekiah
in the Biblical book of Second Kings. Hephzibah is a Hebrew name meaning "my delight is in her."
Due to the 1996 consolidation of Augusta and unincorporated Richmond County, Hephzibah is surrounded to the west, north, and east by consolidated Augusta
(including many areas within the Hephzibah ZIP code
).
According to the United States Census Bureau
, the city has a total area of 19.4 square miles (50.3 km²), of which, 19.4 square miles (50.1 km²) of it is land and 0.1 square miles (0.2 km²) of it (0.31%) is water.
of 2000, there were 3,880 people, 1,374 households, and 1,090 families residing in the city. The population density
was 200.4 people per square mile (77.4/km²). There were 1,570 housing units at an average density of 81.1 per square mile (31.3/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 71.37% White, 25.08% African American, 0.36% Native American, 0.62% Asian, 0.15% Pacific Islander, 0.75% from other races
, and 1.68% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.96% of the population.
There were 1,374 households out of which 39.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.4% were married couples
living together, 17.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 20.6% were non-families. 17.5% of all households were made up of individuals and 5.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.81 and the average family size was 3.14.
In the city the population was spread out with 28.2% under the age of 18, 9.2% from 18 to 24, 30.3% from 25 to 44, 23.1% from 45 to 64, and 9.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females there were 93.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.9 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $37,123, and the median income for a family was $42,898. Males had a median income of $32,917 versus $22,841 for females. The per capita income
for the city was $15,905. About 12.9% of families and 16.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 19.5% of those under age 18 and 16.8% of those age 65 or over.
s and Methodist
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Richmond County, Georgia
Richmond County is a county located in the U.S. state of Georgia. It is one of the original counties of Georgia, created February 5, 1777. As of 2010, the population was 200,549. The 2007 Census Estimate showed a population of 199,486....
, in the U.S.
United States
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state of 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...
. It is part of the Augusta – Richmond County Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 3,880 at the 2000 census.
Hephzibah was originally named Brothersville, after the three Anderson brothers who were among the earliest settlers. Around the town, a seminary of learning was established by Hephzibah Baptist Association in October of 1860 (Appling, GA area group of believers) and soon the town became known as Hephzibah after the school and the Hephzibah Baptist Church were built (1862). In 1870, The State of Georgia officially renamed Brothersville, Hephzibah, with the name Hephzibah found twice in the Bible, as the wife of Hezekiah
Hezekiah
Hezekiah was the son of Ahaz and the 14th king of Judah. Edwin Thiele has concluded that his reign was between c. 715 and 686 BC. He is also one of the most prominent kings of Judah mentioned in the Hebrew Bible....
in the Biblical book of Second Kings. Hephzibah is a Hebrew name meaning "my delight is in her."
Due to the 1996 consolidation of Augusta and unincorporated Richmond County, Hephzibah is surrounded to the west, north, and east by consolidated Augusta
Augusta, Georgia
Augusta is a consolidated city in the U.S. state of Georgia, located along the Savannah River. As of the 2010 census, the Augusta–Richmond County population was 195,844 not counting the unconsolidated cities of Hephzibah and Blythe.Augusta is the principal city of the Augusta-Richmond County...
(including many areas within the Hephzibah ZIP code
ZIP Code
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).
Geography
Hephzibah is located at 33°18′15"N 82°5′53"W (33.304126, -82.097923).According to the United States Census Bureau
United States Census Bureau
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, the city has a total area of 19.4 square miles (50.3 km²), of which, 19.4 square miles (50.1 km²) of it is land and 0.1 square miles (0.2 km²) of it (0.31%) is water.
Demographics
As of the censusCensus
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of 2000, there were 3,880 people, 1,374 households, and 1,090 families residing in the city. The population density
Population density
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was 200.4 people per square mile (77.4/km²). There were 1,570 housing units at an average density of 81.1 per square mile (31.3/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 71.37% White, 25.08% African American, 0.36% Native American, 0.62% Asian, 0.15% Pacific Islander, 0.75% from other races
Race (United States Census)
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, and 1.68% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.96% of the population.
There were 1,374 households out of which 39.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.4% 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, 17.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 20.6% were non-families. 17.5% of all households were made up of individuals and 5.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.81 and the average family size was 3.14.
In the city the population was spread out with 28.2% under the age of 18, 9.2% from 18 to 24, 30.3% from 25 to 44, 23.1% from 45 to 64, and 9.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females there were 93.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.9 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $37,123, and the median income for a family was $42,898. Males had a median income of $32,917 versus $22,841 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
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for the city was $15,905. About 12.9% of families and 16.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 19.5% of those under age 18 and 16.8% of those age 65 or over.
Religion
Christian denominations with established places of worship in the city are Southern BaptistSouthern Baptist Convention
The Southern Baptist Convention is a United States-based Christian denomination. It is the world's largest Baptist denomination and the largest Protestant body in the United States, with over 16 million members...
s and Methodist
Methodism
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s.
Notable locations
- Augusta International RacewayAugusta International RacewayThe Augusta International Raceway is a multi-use motorsports facility located in Hephzibah, Georgia, United States .-Half mile oval:The oval hosted NASCAR Grand National Series races from 1962 to 1969...
- Diamond Lakes Recreation Center
- Jessie Carroll Park and Recreation Center
- Blythe Recreation Center
Notable people from Hephzibah
This list includes people who were born in Hephzibah or who spent a significant amount of time living in the town.| Photo | Name | Date of Birth | |References | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Wesley Gilbert John Wesley Gilbert John Wesley Gilbert was the first African American archaeologist, the first graduate of Paine College, the first African American professor of that school, and the first African American to receive a master's degree from Brown University.-Early life:Born to slaves in Hephzibah, Georgia on July 6,... |
1864 | First student and black professor of Paine College Paine College Paine College is a private Historically Black college located in Augusta, Georgia.-Mission:The Mission of Paine College, a church-related private institution, is to provide a liberal arts education of the highest quality that emphasizes academic excellence, ethical and spiritual values, social... , one of the first black American archaeologists |
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| Vaughn Taylor Vaughn Taylor Vaughn Joseph Taylor is an American golfer who turned professional in 1999.Taylor was born in Roanoke, Virginia but was raised in Augusta, Georgia from infancy. After attending Hephzibah High School, he played golf for Augusta State University where he was an honorable mention All-American his... |
1976 | PGA Tour PGA Tour The PGA Tour is the organizer of the main men's professional golf tours in the United States and North America... golfer |
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| Itoro Umoh-Coleman Itoro Umoh-Coleman Itoro Umoh-Coleman is a former WNBA basketball player. She played for the Lady Clemson Tigers in college and is currently the head basketball coach for that team... |
1977 | WNBA basketball player and Clemson assistant coach | ||
| Tee "Skinny Man" Meyers | 1956 | 21-time world "Drug-Free" powerlifting champion and record holder, 710 lb. squat and 761 lb. deadlift at 187 lbs., 1974 Hephzibah High School graduate |
External links
- Hephzibah proud of separate identity, Susan McCord, Augusta Chronicle, June 20, 2010