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Deenwood, Georgia
Location in Ware County and the state of Georgia
Location in Ware County and the state of Georgia
Country United States
State Georgia
County Ware
Area
 • Total 3.39 sq mi (8.77 km2)
 • Land 3.35 sq mi (8.69 km2)
 • Water 0.03 sq mi (0.09 km2)
Elevation
135 ft (41 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 2,207
 • Density 658.02/sq mi (254.09/km2)
Time zone UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-4 (EDT)
FIPS code 13-22080
GNIS feature ID 0357663

Deenwood is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Ware County, Georgia, United States. The population was 2,207 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Waycross micropolitan statistical area. Deenwood Baptist Church is named after this geographical area.

Geography

Deenwood is located at 31°14′20″N 82°22′18″W / 31.23889°N 82.37167°W / 31.23889; -82.37167 (31.238993, -82.371540).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 3.4 square miles (8.8 km2), all land.

Climate

The climate in this area is characterized by relatively high temperatures and evenly distributed precipitation throughout the year. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Deenwood has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.

Climate data for Deenwood, Georgia
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Average high °C (°F) 16
(60)
19
(66)
22
(71)
26
(78)
29
(84)
32
(89)
33
(91)
32
(89)
30
(86)
26
(78)
22
(71)
17
(62)
25
(77)
Average low °C (°F) 4
(39)
6
(42)
9
(48)
12
(53)
16
(60)
20
(68)
21
(69)
21
(69)
19
(66)
14
(57)
9
(48)
5
(41)
13
(55)
Average precipitation mm (inches) 130
(5.1)
97
(3.8)
110
(4.5)
48
(1.9)
56
(2.2)
130
(5.2)
140
(5.7)
180
(7.1)
110
(4.2)
89
(3.5)
76
(3)
74
(2.9)
1,250
(49.2)
Source: Weatherbase

Demographics

Historical population
Census Pop.
1950 1,113
1960 2,758 147.8%
1970 3,015 9.3%
1980 3,580 18.7%
1990 2,055 −42.6%
2000 1,836 −10.7%
2010 2,146 16.9%
2020 2,207 2.8%
U.S. Decennial Census
1850-1870 1870-1880
1890-1910 1920-1930
1940 1950 1960
1970 1980 1990
2000 2010 2020
1950 and 1960 as Hebardville

In the 1950 U.S. Census and 1960 U.S. Census, the census recognized the unincorporated place of Hebardville which was roughly coterminous with Deenwood. In the 1970 U.S. Census, the unincorporated community was renamed Deenwood and designated a CDP in 1980 U.S. Census.

2020

Deenwood, Georgia – Racial and ethnic composition
Note: the US Census treats Hispanic/Latino as an ethnic category. This table excludes Latinos from the racial categories and assigns them to a separate category. Hispanics/Latinos may be of any race.
Race / Ethnicity (NH = Non-Hispanic) Pop 2000 Pop 2010 Pop 2020 % 2000 % 2010 % 2020
White alone (NH) 1,672 1,735 1,605 91.07% 80.85% 72.72%
Black or African American alone (NH) 134 309 405 7.30% 14.40% 18.35%
Native American or Alaska Native alone (NH) 0 4 3 0.00% 0.19% 0.14%
Asian alone (NH) 10 26 30 0.54% 1.21% 1.36%
Pacific Islander alone (NH) 2 0 0 0.11% 0.00% 0.00%
Some Other Race alone (NH) 2 0 13 0.11% 0.00% 0.59%
Mixed race or Multiracial (NH) 3 39 72 0.16% 1.82% 3.26%
Hispanic or Latino (any race) 13 33 79 0.71% 1.54% 3.58%
Total 1,836 2,146 2,207 100.00% 100.00% 100.00%

In 1990, the population was 2,055. At the 2020 census, its population grew to 2,207.

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