Leslie, Georgia

Leslie, Georgia
City
Location in Sumter County and the state of Georgia
Coordinates: 31°57′18″N 84°5′13″W
Country	United States
State	Georgia
County	Sumter
Area [1]
• Total	1.77 sq mi (4.59 km^2)
• Land	1.77 sq mi (4.59 km^2)
• Water	0.00 sq mi (0.01 km^2)
Elevation	338 ft (103 m)
Population  (2020)
• Total	344
• Density	194.35/sq mi (75.03/km^2)
Time zone	UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code	31764
Area code	229
FIPS code	13-46020[2]
GNIS feature ID	0316768[3]

Leslie is a city in Sumter County, Georgia, United States. The population was 409 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Americus micropolitan statistical area.

History

Leslie was founded in 1884.^[4] The community was named after one Leslie Bailey.^[5] The Georgia General Assembly incorporated Leslie in 1892.^[6]

Geography

Leslie is located at 31°57′18″N 84°5′13″W (31.954900, -84.086904).^[7]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.8 square miles (4.7 km²), all land.

Demographics

Historical population

Census	Pop.	Note	%±
1900	213		—
1910	393		84.5%
1920	470		19.6%
1930	620		31.9%
1940	479		−22.7%
1950	417		−12.9%
1960	494		18.5%
1970	562		13.8%
1980	470		−16.4%
1990	445		−5.3%
2000	455		2.2%
2010	409		−10.1%
2020	344		−15.9%
U.S. Decennial Census[8]

As of the census^[2] of 2000, there were 455 people, 175 households, and 127 families residing in the city. The population density was 256.6 inhabitants per square mile (99.1/km²). There were 192 housing units at an average density of 108.3 per square mile (41.8/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 50.99% White, 45.05% African American, 3.74% from other races, and 0.22% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino people of any race were 4.40% of the population.

There were 175 households, out of which 28.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.1% were married couples living together, 18.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.9% were non-families. 25.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.60 and the average family size was 3.11.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 23.5% under the age of 18, 9.2% from 18 to 24, 23.1% from 25 to 44, 24.6% from 45 to 64, and 19.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females, there were 76.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 85.1 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $24,773, and the median income for a family was $29,821. Males had a median income of $30,625 versus $21,607 for females. The per capita income for the city was $15,243. About 21.1% of families and 28.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 44.9% of those under age 18 and 16.9% of those age 65 or over.

Attractions

Leslie is the site of the Georgia Rural Telephone Museum, a large collection of antique telephone equipment.^[9]

References

1. "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved December 18, 2021.
2. "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. Krakow, Kenneth K. (1975). Georgia Place-Names: Their History and Origins (PDF). Macon, GA: Winship Press. p. 131. ISBN 0-915430-00-2.
5. "Leslie". exploregeorgia. Retrieved March 10, 2019.
6. "Leslie". GeorgiaGov. Retrieved March 10, 2019.
7. "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
8. "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
9. "Georgia Rural Telephone Museum, Leslie, Georgia". RoadsideAmerica.com.