Hinesville, Georgia
Encyclopedia
Hinesville is a city in Liberty County
, Georgia
, United States
. The population was 30,392 at the 2000 census. Hinesville is also known to have been the home of three signers of the Declaration of Independence: Lyman Hall, George Walton and Button Gwinnett. The city is the county seat
of Liberty County
. Nearby Fort Stewart and the principal city of Hinesville together comprise the Hinesville-Fort Stewart metropolitan statistical area
, which comprises all of Liberty County and neighboring Long County
.
According to the United States Census Bureau
, the city. Area of 16.3 square miles (42.2 km²). 16.2 square miles (42 km²) of it is land and 0.1 square mile (0.258998811 km²) of it (0.61%) is water.
and Hinesville in which many can witness some of Hinesville nature and the historical Liberty Trail.
of 2000, there were 30,392 people, 10,528 households, and 8,032 families residing in the city. The population density
was 1,874.0 people per square mile (723.5/km²). There were 11,742 housing units at an average density of 724.0 per square mile (279.5/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 46.04% African American, 41.50% White, 0.47% Native American, 2.26% Asian, 0.57% Pacific Islander, 5.00% from other races
, and 4.16% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 9.11% of the population.
There were 10,528 households out of which 50.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.0% were married couples
living together, 16.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 23.7% were non-families. 17.4% of all households were made up of individuals and 2.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.89 and the average family size was 3.26.
In the city the population was spread out with 34.2% under the age of 18, 13.8% from 18 to 24, 36.0% from 25 to 44, 12.9% from 45 to 64, and 3.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 26 years. For every 100 females there were 97.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 95.3 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $35,013, and the median income for a family was $36,221. Males had a median income of $27,135 versus $20,813 for females. The per capita income
for the city was $14,300. About 13.8% of families and 14.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 20.9% of those under age 18 and 12.3% of those age 65 or over.
holds grades pre-school to grade twelve, that consists of eight elementary schools, three middle schools, and two high schools. The district has 674 full-time teachers and over 11,274 students.
Liberty County, Georgia
Liberty County is a county located in the U.S. state of Georgia. As of 2000, the population was 61,610. The 2007 Census Estimate shows a population of 60,503...
, 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
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. The population was 30,392 at the 2000 census. Hinesville is also known to have been the home of three signers of the Declaration of Independence: Lyman Hall, George Walton and Button Gwinnett. The city is the county seat
County seat
A county seat is an administrative center, or seat of government, for a county or civil parish. The term is primarily used in the United States....
of Liberty County
Liberty County, Georgia
Liberty County is a county located in the U.S. state of Georgia. As of 2000, the population was 61,610. The 2007 Census Estimate shows a population of 60,503...
. Nearby Fort Stewart and the principal city of Hinesville together comprise the Hinesville-Fort Stewart metropolitan statistical area
Hinesville-Fort Stewart metropolitan area
The Hinesville-Fort Stewart Metropolitan Statistical Area, as defined by the United States Census Bureau, is an area consisting of two counties – Liberty and Long – in Georgia, anchored by the city of Hinesville and Fort Stewart...
, which comprises all of Liberty County and neighboring Long County
Long County, Georgia
Long County is a county located in the U.S. state of Georgia. The constitutional amendment to create the county was proposed August 14, 1920, and ratified November 2, 1920. As of 2000, the population is 10,304. The 2007 Census Estimate shows a population of 11,300...
.
Geography
Hinesville is located at 31°49′57"N 81°36′42"W (31.832442, -81.611703).According to the United States Census Bureau
United States Census Bureau
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, the city. Area of 16.3 square miles (42.2 km²). 16.2 square miles (42 km²) of it is land and 0.1 square mile (0.258998811 km²) of it (0.61%) is water.
Coastal channels and creeks
Hinesville is located next to the Atlantic coast which brings in an abundance of coastal streams and waterways. It is known for its tall pine trees, majestic oaks, deer, wild hogs, and other wildlife. The Cay Creek Wetlands is a waterway that sits in Midway, GeorgiaMidway, Georgia
Midway is a city in Liberty County, Georgia, United States. It is a part of the Hinesville-Fort Stewart metropolitan statistical area. Midway is situated near Savannah, Brunswick, St. Simons Island, and Jekyll Island. The population was 1,100 as of the 2000 census.Midway has several museums...
and Hinesville in which many can witness some of Hinesville nature and the historical Liberty Trail.
Demographics
As of the censusCensus
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of 2000, there were 30,392 people, 10,528 households, and 8,032 families residing in the city. The population density
Population density
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was 1,874.0 people per square mile (723.5/km²). There were 11,742 housing units at an average density of 724.0 per square mile (279.5/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 46.04% African American, 41.50% White, 0.47% Native American, 2.26% Asian, 0.57% Pacific Islander, 5.00% from other races
Race (United States Census)
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, and 4.16% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 9.11% of the population.
There were 10,528 households out of which 50.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.0% 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, 16.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 23.7% were non-families. 17.4% of all households were made up of individuals and 2.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.89 and the average family size was 3.26.
In the city the population was spread out with 34.2% under the age of 18, 13.8% from 18 to 24, 36.0% from 25 to 44, 12.9% from 45 to 64, and 3.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 26 years. For every 100 females there were 97.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 95.3 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $35,013, and the median income for a family was $36,221. Males had a median income of $27,135 versus $20,813 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 $14,300. About 13.8% of families and 14.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 20.9% of those under age 18 and 12.3% of those age 65 or over.
Liberty County School District
The Liberty County School DistrictLiberty County School District (Georgia)
The Liberty County School District is a public school district in Liberty County, Georgia, USA, based in Hinesville, Georgia. It serves the communities of Allenhurst, Flemington, Fort Stewart, Gumbranch, Hinesville, Midway, Riceboro, and Walthourville, Georgia....
holds grades pre-school to grade twelve, that consists of eight elementary schools, three middle schools, and two high schools. The district has 674 full-time teachers and over 11,274 students.