Roopville, Georgia facts for kids
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Roopville, Georgia
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Downtown Roopville
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Location in Carroll County and the state of Georgia
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| Country | United States |
| State | Georgia |
| County | Carroll |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.79 sq mi (2.05 km2) |
| • Land | 0.79 sq mi (2.05 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,247 ft (380 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 231 |
| • Density | 292.41/sq mi (112.95/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
30170
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| Area code(s) | 770 |
| FIPS code | 13-66696 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0321890 |
| Website | https://roopvillega.com/ |
Roopville is a town in Carroll County, Georgia, United States. The population was 231 in 2020, up from 218 at the 2010 census.
History
Roopville was founded in 1881 by John K. Roop, and named for him. The Georgia General Assembly incorporated Roopville as a town in 1885.
Geography
Roopville is located in southern Carroll County at 33°27′24″N 85°7′52″W / 33.45667°N 85.13111°W (33.456731, -85.131219), along U.S. Route 27, which leads 10 miles (16 km) north to Carrollton, the county seat, and south 6 miles (10 km) to Centralhatchee.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 0.77 square miles (2.0 km2), all land.
Demographics
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1890 | 123 | — | |
| 1900 | 109 | −11.4% | |
| 1910 | 173 | 58.7% | |
| 1920 | 200 | 15.6% | |
| 1930 | 260 | 30.0% | |
| 1940 | 230 | −11.5% | |
| 1950 | 202 | −12.2% | |
| 1960 | 203 | 0.5% | |
| 1970 | 221 | 8.9% | |
| 1980 | 229 | 3.6% | |
| 1990 | 248 | 8.3% | |
| 2000 | 177 | −28.6% | |
| 2010 | 218 | 23.2% | |
| 2020 | 231 | 6.0% | |
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As of the census of 2000, there were 177 people, 75 households, and 57 families residing in the town. By the 2020 census, its population grew to 231.
Notable person
- Keith Jackson (1928-2018), sportscaster
Notable resident
- Donna Fiducia, News / Media Personality
See also
In Spanish: Roopville para niños
