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Broxton

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Broxton

Total population

1,031

Median home value

$111,600

10.2%

Bachelor's+

Median income

$24,851

Broxton$25k
National$74k
Elevation87 m
Land area8.7 km²
Coordinates31.63°, -82.89°

Demographic figures from US Census Bureau · ACS 5-year estimates. Overview below cites Wikipedia and may reference a different year.

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City facts

Elevation
87 m
Area
8.7 km²

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Overview

Broxton is a city in Coffee County, Georgia, United States. Per the 2020 census, the population was 1,060. It is known for its unique sandstone formation called Broxton Rocks along Rocky Creek 10 miles (16 km) north of town.

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History & geography

History

An early variant name was "Gully Branch". The Georgia General Assembly incorporated the place as the "Town of Broxton" in 1904, with the corporate limits extending in a radius from the front-yard well of one Jesse Lott. The present name is after Broxton Creek.

Geography

Broxton is located in north-central Coffee County at (31.627415, -82.889709). U.S. Route 441 passes through the city, leading south to Douglas, the county seat, and north to McRae. According to the United States Census Bureau, Broxton has a total area of , of which is land and , or 3.58%, is water.

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Demographics & economy

Median age
47.4
Median home value
$111,600
Housing units
547
Poverty rate
45.3%
Unemployment
0%

Race & ethnicity

White
29.8%
Black
61%
Asian
1.3%
Hispanic
7.9%

Source: US Census Bureau — American Community Survey, 5-year estimates.

Geography

Latitude
31.6251
Longitude
-82.8875
Water area
0.11 mi²
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Coordinates & boundaries from the US Census TIGER/Line shapefiles.

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Wildlife & biodiversity

Observations (last 5 yrs, 10 mi)
28,238
Distinct species (top 10)
10

Most-observed species

  • Northern Cardinal
    Cardinalis cardinalis (Linnaeus, 1758) · Aves
    1,016
  • Carolina Wren
    Thryothorus ludovicianus (Latham, 1790) · Aves
    874
  • American Crow
    Corvus brachyrhynchos C.L.Brehm, 1822 · Aves
    870
  • Northern Mockingbird
    Mimus polyglottos (Linnaeus, 1758) · Aves
    863
  • Blue Jay
    Cyanocitta cristata (Linnaeus, 1758) · Aves
    821
  • Mourning Dove
    Zenaida macroura (Linnaeus, 1758) · Aves
    800
  • Eastern Bluebird
    Sialia sialis (Linnaeus, 1758) · Aves
    731
  • Red-bellied Woodpecker
    Melanerpes carolinus (Linnaeus, 1758) · Aves
    687

Citizen-science & research observations from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF).

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Earthquake history

Quakes ≥ 2.5 (25 yrs, 62 mi)
0
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Largest event
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Events from the USGS Earthquake Catalog (global) (FDSN Event Web Service).

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Sources

  • • Wikipedia
  • • US Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates)
  • • Wikidata
  • • USGS Earthquake Catalog (global feed)
  • • GBIF (Global Biodiversity Information Facility)