Offerman, Georgia

Coordinates: 31°24′29″N 82°6′44″W / 31.40806°N 82.11222°W / 31.40806; -82.11222
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Offerman, Georgia
Offerman City Hall
Offerman City Hall
Location in Pierce County and the state of Georgia
Location in Pierce County and the state of Georgia
Coordinates: 31°24′29″N 82°6′44″W / 31.40806°N 82.11222°W / 31.40806; -82.11222
CountryUnited States
StateGeorgia
CountyPierce
Area
 • Total3.28 sq mi (8.49 km2)
 • Land3.27 sq mi (8.47 km2)
 • Water0.01 sq mi (0.01 km2)
Elevation
105 ft (32 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total450
 • Density137.57/sq mi (53.11/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
31556
Area code912
FIPS code13-57568[2]
GNIS feature ID0332558[3]

Offerman is a city in Pierce County, Georgia, United States. The population was 441 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Waycross Micropolitan Statistical Area.

Geography[edit]

Offerman is located at 31°24′29″N 82°6′44″W / 31.40806°N 82.11222°W / 31.40806; -82.11222 (31.408105, -82.112110).[4]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 3.1 square miles (8.0 km2), all land.

Demographics[edit]

Historical population
CensusPop.Note
2000403
20104419.4%
20204502.0%
U.S. Decennial Census[5]

As of the census[2] of 2000, there were 403 people, 160 households, and 119 families residing in the city. The population density was 128.2 inhabitants per square mile (49.5/km2). There were 172 housing units at an average density of 54.7 per square mile (21.1/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 83.62% White, 12.66% African American, 0.74% Native American, 0.25% Asian, 0.25% from other races, and 2.48% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.50% of the population.

There were 160 households, out of which 32.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.1% were married couples living together, 11.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.6% were non-families. 23.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.52 and the average family size was 2.97.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 25.1% under the age of 18, 9.2% from 18 to 24, 29.5% from 25 to 44, 24.3% from 45 to 64, and 11.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 92.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 86.4 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $26,429, and the median income for a family was $31,875. Males had a median income of $28,750 versus $21,389 for females. The per capita income for the city was $11,393. About 18.6% of families and 21.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 19.3% of those under age 18 and 52.2% of those age 65 or over.

Government and infrastructure[edit]

Offerman Big Creek Volunteer Fire Department
Offerman Post Office

The Offerman Big Creek Volunteer Fire Department operates fire protection services.

The U.S. Postal Service operates the Offerman Post Office.

References[edit]

  1. ^ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved December 18, 2021.
  2. ^ a b "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  3. ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  4. ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
  5. ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.