Leslie, Georgia Explained

Official Name:Leslie, Georgia
Settlement Type:City
Mapsize:250px
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Georgia
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Sumter
Unit Pref:Imperial
Area Footnotes:[1]
Area Total Km2:4.59
Area Land Km2:4.59
Area Water Km2:0.01
Area Total Sq Mi:1.77
Area Land Sq Mi:1.77
Area Water Sq Mi:0.00
Population As Of:2020
Population Total:344
Population Density Km2:75.03
Population Density Sq Mi:194.35
Timezone:Eastern (EST)
Utc Offset:-5
Timezone Dst:EDT
Utc Offset Dst:-4
Coordinates:31.955°N -84.0869°W
Elevation M:103
Elevation Ft:338
Postal Code Type:ZIP code
Postal Code:31764
Area Code:229
Blank Name:FIPS code
Blank Info:13-46020[2]
Blank1 Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank1 Info: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 31.955°N -84.0869°W (31.954900, -84.086904).[7]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.8sqmi, all land.

Demographics

As of the census of 2000, there were 455 people, 175 households, and 127 families residing in the city. The population density was 256.6sp=usNaNsp=us. There were 192 housing units at an average density of 108.3sp=usNaNsp=us. 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.[8]

References

  1. Web site: 2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files. United States Census Bureau. December 18, 2021.
  2. Web site: U.S. Census website. United States Census Bureau. 2008-01-31.
  3. Web site: US Board on Geographic Names. 2008-01-31. United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25.
  4. Book: Georgia Place-Names: Their History and Origins . Winship Press . Krakow, Kenneth K. . 1975 . Macon, GA . 131 . 0-915430-00-2.
  5. Web site: Leslie . exploregeorgia . 10 March 2019.
  6. Web site: Leslie . GeorgiaGov . 10 March 2019.
  7. Web site: US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990. United States Census Bureau. 2011-04-23. 2011-02-12.
  8. Web site: Georgia Rural Telephone Museum, Leslie, Georgia. RoadsideAmerica.com.