Barwick, Georgia

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Population in 2022: 356 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -19.8%
 
Males: 194  (54.5%)
Females: 162  (45.5%)
Median resident age:

54.8 years
Georgia median age:

37.6 years

Zip codes: 31720, 31778.

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Estimated median household income in 2022: $29,915 (it was $19,000 in 2000)
Barwick:

$29,915
GA:

$72,837

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $23,769 (it was $11,091 in 2000)

Barwick town income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $59,746 (it was $34,400 in 2000)
Barwick:

$59,746
GA:

$297,400

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $101,121; detached houses: $180,499; mobile homes: $33,962

Median gross rent in 2022: $749.

March 2022 cost of living index in Barwick: 79.0 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 36.7%
(22.0% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 43.5% for Black residents)

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According to our research of Georgia and other state lists, there were 4 registered sex offenders living in Barwick, Georgia as of May 16, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Barwick is 96 to 1.


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Ancestries: Irish (6.9%), American (6.0%), English (4.0%), Scottish (4.0%), German (3.6%), Scotch-Irish (1.6%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Elevation: 266 feet

Land area: 0.75 square miles.

Population density: 474 people per square mile   (low).

Barwick, Georgia map

22 residents are foreign born (4.1% Latin America, 0.9% Europe).

This town:

5.0%
Georgia:

7.1%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $1,430 (0.8%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $363 (0.7%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Tallahassee, FL (44.0 miles , pop. 150,624).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Jacksonville, FL (129.9 miles , pop. 735,617).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Houston, TX (699.3 miles , pop. 1,953,631).

Nearest cities:

Pavo, GA (2.2 miles ),
Boston, GA (2.7 miles ),
Dixie, GA (2.9 miles ),
Coolidge, GA (3.3 miles ),
Quitman, GA (3.6 miles ),
Berlin, GA (3.7 miles ),
Morven, GA (3.8 miles ),
Barney, GA (3.8 miles )

Latitude: 30.89 N, Longitude: 83.74 W

Area code: 229

Distribution of median household income in Barwick, GA in 2022
Distribution of house value in Barwick, GA in 2022
Barwick satellite photo by USGS
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

3.3%
Georgia:

2.9%
Population change in the 1990s: +59 (+15.3%).
Most common industries in Barwick, GA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Health care (13.5%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (9.9%)
  • Educational services (8.2%)
  • Food (7.0%)
  • Finance & insurance (6.4%)
  • Truck transportation (5.8%)
  • Department & other general merchandise stores (5.8%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (19.4%)
  • Finance & insurance (11.1%)
  • Truck transportation (9.7%)
  • Department & other general merchandise stores (6.9%)
  • Educational services (6.9%)
  • Drugs, sundries, chemical & allied products merchant wholesalers (5.6%)
  • Food (5.6%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (22.2%)
  • Apparel (9.1%)
  • Educational services (9.1%)
  • Food (8.1%)
  • Department & other general merchandise stores (5.1%)
  • Public administration (5.1%)
  • Personal & laundry services (5.1%)
Most common occupations in Barwick, GA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Registered nurses (9.4%)
  • Textile, apparel, and furnishings workers (8.2%)
  • Agricultural workers, including supervisors (7.0%)
  • Cashiers (6.4%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (5.3%)
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (4.1%)
  • Drafters, engineering, and mapping technicians (4.1%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Drafters, engineering, and mapping technicians (9.7%)
  • Agricultural workers, including supervisors (9.7%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (9.7%)
  • Financial managers (6.9%)
  • Cashiers (6.9%)
  • Teachers, secondary school (5.6%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (5.6%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Registered nurses (15.2%)
  • Textile, apparel, and furnishings workers (12.1%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (9.1%)
  • Cashiers (6.1%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (5.1%)
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (5.1%)
  • Agricultural workers, including supervisors (5.1%)

Average climate in Barwick, Georgia

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Tornado activity:

Barwick-area historical tornado activity is near Georgia state average. It is 18% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 2/13/2000, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 20.7 miles away from the Barwick town center killed 6 people and injured 15 people and caused $5 million in damages.

On 2/13/2000, a category F3 tornado 32.5 miles away from the town center killed 11 people and injured 175 people and caused $20 million in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Barwick-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Georgia state average. It is 32% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 10/24/1997 at 08:35:17, a magnitude 4.9 (4.8 MB, 4.2 MS, 4.9 LG, Depth: 6.2 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 210.1 miles away from the city center
On 8/2/1974 at 08:52:09, a magnitude 4.9 (4.3 MB, 4.9 LG) earthquake occurred 218.7 miles away from the city center
On 4/29/2003 at 08:59:39, a magnitude 4.9 (4.4 MB, 4.6 MW, 4.9 LG) earthquake occurred 272.3 miles away from the city center
On 1/18/1999 at 07:00:53, a magnitude 4.8 (4.8 MB, 4.0 LG, Depth: 0.6 mi) earthquake occurred 269.4 miles away from Barwick center
On 11/22/1974 at 05:25:55, a magnitude 4.7 (4.7 MB) earthquake occurred 252.6 miles away from the city center
On 4/29/2003 at 08:59:39, a magnitude 4.6 (4.6 MW, Depth: 12.3 mi) earthquake occurred 272.4 miles away from Barwick center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Thomas County (11) is smaller than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 6
Emergencies Declared: 3

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 4, Storms: 4, Tornadoes: 4, Winds: 3, Hurricanes: 2, Drought: 1, Heavy Rain: 1, Snowfall: 1, Tropical Storm: 1, Winter Storm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Barwick topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Barwick:

  • BRIAN CENTER OF THOMASVILLE (Nursing Home, about 13 miles away; THOMASVILLE, GA)
  • THOMASVILLE NURSING AND REHAB CENTER (Nursing Home, about 13 miles away; THOMASVILLE, GA)
  • BROOKS COUNTY HOSPITAL Critical Access Hospitals (about 13 miles away; QUITMAN, GA)
  • BROOKS COUNTY DIALYSIS FACILITY (Dialysis Facility, about 13 miles away; QUITMAN, GA)
  • PRESBYTERIAN HOSPICE AND PALLIATIVE CARE CENTER (Hospital, about 13 miles away; QUITMAN, GA)
  • PRESBYTERIAN HOME INC (Nursing Home, about 14 miles away; QUITMAN, GA)
  • PRESBYTERIAN HOME, QUITMAN, IN (Nursing Home, about 14 miles away; QUITMAN, GA)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Barwick:

  • Wiregrass Georgia Technical College (about 23 miles; Valdosta, GA; Full-time enrollment: 3,246)
  • Valdosta State University (about 27 miles; Valdosta, GA; FT enrollment: 11,155)
  • Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College (about 43 miles; Tifton, GA; FT enrollment: 2,564)
  • Florida State University (about 46 miles; Tallahassee, FL; FT enrollment: 38,283)
  • Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University (about 46 miles; Tallahassee, FL; FT enrollment: 10,841)
  • Bainbridge State College (about 48 miles; Bainbridge, GA; FT enrollment: 2,308)
  • Tallahassee Community College (about 48 miles; Tallahassee, FL; FT enrollment: 10,904)

Points of interest:

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Notable location: Barwick Volunteer Fire Department Station 3 (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Cemetery: Barwick City Cemetery (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Thomas County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level less than 2 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Low Potential

Drinking water stations with addresses in Barwick that have no violations reported:

  • BARWICK (Population served: 507, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)
Average household size:
This town:

2.3 people
Georgia:

2.6 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:

59.6%
Whole state:

68.5%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:

4.2%
Whole state:

5.9%


No gay or lesbian households reported

Banks with branches in Barwick (2011 data):

  • Barwick Banking Company: at 2020 East Main Street, branch established on 1934/01/01. Info updated 2006/11/03: Bank assets: $12.5 mil, Deposits: $11.7 mil, local headquarters, positive income, Agricultural Specialization, 1 total offices

For population 15 years and over in Barwick:

Marital status in Barwick, GA
  • Never married: 32.4%
  • Now married: 40.3%
  • Separated: 3.9%
  • Widowed: 7.6%
  • Divorced: 15.7%

For population 25 years and over in Barwick:

  • High school or higher: 61.3%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 7.5%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 4.2%
  • Unemployed: 8.6%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 22.7 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

12.7
Georgia average:

12.2

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Barwick, GA (based on Thomas County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant18,66467
Black Protestant3,97418
Mainline Protestant3,69620
Catholic8511
Other4683
None17,067-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 10
Thomas County:

2.21 / 10,000 pop.
Georgia:

1.91 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 1
Thomas County:

0.22 / 10,000 pop.
Georgia:

0.15 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 5
Thomas County:

1.11 / 10,000 pop.
Georgia:

0.86 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 37
Here:

8.19 / 10,000 pop.
Georgia:

5.12 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 30
Thomas County:

6.64 / 10,000 pop.
State:

7.41 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Thomas County:

12.8%
Georgia:

10.4%
Adult obesity rate:
Here:

30.5%
Georgia:

27.8%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
This county:

6.3%
State:

14.6%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Here:

45.9%
Georgia:

48.9%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
This city:

41.2%
Georgia:

46.5%

Average BMI:
This city:

30.8
Georgia:

28.9

People feeling badly about themselves:
Here:

20.3%
Georgia:

20.4%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
This city:

14.5%
Georgia:

10.8%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Barwick:

6.7
Georgia:

6.7

Overweight people:
Barwick:

37.1%
State:

33.5%

General health condition:
This city:

49.7%
State:

56.2%

Average condition of hearing:
Barwick:

82.9%
Georgia:

80.8%

More about Health and Nutrition of Barwick, GA Residents
Local government employment and payroll (March 2022)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Financial Administration 1$3,100$37,2001$1,298
Streets and Highways 1$3,060$36,7200$0
Other Government Administration 0$0 5$575
Totals for Government 2$6,160$36,9606$1,873

Barwick government finances - Expenditure in 2017 (per resident):

  • Current Operations - Regular Highways: $56,000 ($157.30)
    Financial Administration: $48,000 ($134.83)
    Solid Waste Management: $28,000 ($78.65)
    Central Staff Services: $7,000 ($19.66)
    Parks and Recreation: $5,000 ($14.04)
    Local Fire Protection: $5,000 ($14.04)
    General - Other: $3,000 ($8.43)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $1,000 ($2.81)
  • Other Capital Outlay - Parks and Recreation: $12,000 ($33.71)

Barwick government finances - Revenue in 2017 (per resident):

  • Charges - Sewerage: $42,000 ($117.98)
    Solid Waste Management: $38,000 ($106.74)
    Other: $9,000 ($25.28)
  • Local Intergovernmental - Other: $73,000 ($205.06)
    General Local Government Support: $32,000 ($89.89)
  • Miscellaneous - Interest Earnings: $1,000 ($2.81)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $62,000 ($174.16)
  • Tax - Property: $67,000 ($188.20)
    Insurance Premiums Sales: $24,000 ($67.42)
    Public Utilities Sales: $19,000 ($53.37)
    Occupation and Business License - Other: $2,000 ($5.62)
    Alcoholic Beverage License: $1,000 ($2.81)
    Alcoholic Beverage Sales: $1,000 ($2.81)

Barwick government finances - Debt in 2017 (per resident):

  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $16,000 ($44.94)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $9,000 ($25.28)
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $7,000 ($19.66)

Barwick government finances - Cash and Securities in 2017 (per resident):

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $677,000 ($1901.69)

Strongest AM radio stations in Barwick:

  • WHGH (840 AM; daytime; 10 kW; THOMASVILLE, GA; Owner: H. G. H INVESTMENT CORP.)
  • WSTT (730 AM; 25 kW; THOMASVILLE, GA; Owner: MARION R. WILLIAMS)
  • WJEP (1020 AM; daytime; 10 kW; OCHLOCKNEE, GA; Owner: LIFELINE MINISTRIES, INCORPORATED)
  • WMGA (1130 AM; 10 kW; MOULTRIE, GA; Owner: RADIO MOULTRIE, INC.)
  • WFVR (910 AM; 50 kW; VALDOSTA, GA; Owner: RAMA COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WMTM (1300 AM; 5 kW; MOULTRIE, GA; Owner: COLQUITT BROADCASTING COMPANY, LLC)
  • WGOV (950 AM; 4 kW; VALDOSTA, GA; Owner: W G O V, INC.)
  • WOKV (690 AM; 50 kW; JACKSONVILLE, FL; Owner: COX RADIO, INC.)
  • WJEM (1150 AM; 5 kW; VALDOSTA, GA; Owner: WJEM, INC.)
  • WFRF (1070 AM; daytime; 10 kW; TALLAHASSEE, FL; Owner: FAITH RADIO NETWORK, INC.)
  • WSFB (1490 AM; 1 kW; QUITMAN, GA; Owner: JIM CHION)
  • WTHV (810 AM; daytime; 2 kW; HAHIRA, GA; Owner: ETERNAL LIFE MINISTRIES, INC.)
  • WPAX (1240 AM; 1 kW; THOMASVILLE, GA; Owner: LENROB ENTERPRISES, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Barwick:

  • WTUF (106.3 FM; BOSTON, GA; Owner: BOSTON RADIO COMPANY, INC.)
  • WKVH (91.9 FM; MONTICELLO, FL; Owner: EDUCATIONAL MEDIA FOUNDATION)
  • WFSU-FM (88.9 FM; TALLAHASSEE, FL; Owner: FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY)
  • WYZK (96.7 FM; VALDOSTA, GA; Owner: C. D. J., INC.)
  • WGLF (104.1 FM; TALLAHASSEE, FL; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WDMG-FM (99.5 FM; DOUGLAS, GA; Owner: RTG RADIO, LLC)
  • WAFT (101.1 FM; VALDOSTA, GA; Owner: CHRISTIAN RADIO FELLOWSHIP, INC.)
  • WJYF (95.3 FM; NASHVILLE, GA; Owner: TIFTON BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • WMTM-FM (93.9 FM; MOULTRIE, GA; Owner: COLQUITT BROADCASTING COMPANY, LLC)
  • WRAK-FM (97.3 FM; BAINBRIDGE, GA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WOBB (100.3 FM; TIFTON, GA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WWLD (102.3 FM; CAIRO, GA; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WAAC (92.9 FM; VALDOSTA, GA; Owner: WGOV, INC.)
  • WTLY (107.1 FM; THOMASVILLE, GA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WTNT-FM (94.9 FM; TALLAHASSEE, FL; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WWRQ-FM (107.9 FM; VALDOSTA, GA; Owner: RTG RADIO, LLC)
  • WDDQ (92.1 FM; ADEL, GA; Owner: WILLIAMS INVESTMENT COMPANY)
  • WSTI-FM (105.3 FM; QUITMAN, GA; Owner: MAGNUM BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WFSL (90.7 FM; THOMASVILLE, GA; Owner: FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY BOARD OF TRUSTEES)

TV broadcast stations around Barwick:

  • WCTV (Channel 6; THOMASVILLE, GA; Owner: WCTV LICENSEE CORP.)
  • WTWC-TV (Channel 40; TALLAHASSEE, FL; Owner: WTWC LICENSEE, LLC)
  • W38CM (Channel 22; THOMASVILLE, GA; Owner: NATIONAL MINORITY T.V., INC.)
  • WABW-TV (Channel 14; PELHAM, GA; Owner: GEORGIA PUBLIC TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION)
  • WTLH (Channel 49; BAINBRIDGE, GA; Owner: WTLH LICENSE CORP.)
  • WTXL-TV (Channel 27; TALLAHASSEE, FL; Owner: MEDIA VENTURE MANAGEMENT, INC.)
  • WVAG (Channel 44; VALDOSTA, GA; Owner: HUTCHENS COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WALB (Channel 10; ALBANY, GA; Owner: LIBCO, INC.)
  • WFXL (Channel 31; ALBANY, GA; Owner: WAITT LICENSE COMPANY OF GEORGIA, L.L.C.)
  • W25CP (Channel 25; VALDOSTA, GA; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)
  • W19CP (Channel 19; MOULTRIE, GA; Owner: TIFT AREA TV)
  • WBFL-CA (Channel 13; VALDOSTA, GA; Owner: WTLH LICENSE CORP.)
  • WBVJ-LP (Channel 35; VALDOSTA, GA; Owner: WTLH LICENSE CORP.)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 10Number of bridges
  • 72ft / 21.9mTotal length
  • $4,220,000Total costs
  • 3,420Total average daily traffic
  • 55Total average daily truck traffic
  • 5,130Total future (year 2031) average daily traffic
New bridges in Barwick, GA - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 11930-1939
  • 11950-1959
  • 11960-1969
  • 21970-1979
  • 31980-1989
  • 11990-1999
  • 12000-2009
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Barwick, GA

FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

1
  • STATION, Dry Lake Rd 6 Mi W Of Quitman (Lat: 30.833500 Lon: -83.658194), Overall height: 61 m, Call Sign: WSW67,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6785.00 MHz, 6805.00 MHz, Grant Date: 11/08/2000, Expiration Date: 11/01/2010, Cancellation Date: 11/13/2002, Registrant: Mcdermott, Will & Emery, 600 13th Street, Nw, Washington, DC 20005-3096, Phone: (202) 756-8281, Fax: (202) 756-8087, Email:


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

1
  • Call Sign: KO4TF, Previous Call Sign: WB5GOH, Licensee ID: L00163577, Grant Date: 07/07/2021, Expiration Date: 09/29/2031, Certifier: Richard C Loveless, Registrant: Richard C Loveless, 304 South Massey St., Barwick, GA 31720


Most common first names in Barwick, GA among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
James1070.7 years
William670.7 years
John570.2 years
Robert566.0 years
Charlie467.7 years
Lillie478.0 years
Mary479.0 years
Willie363.7 years
Bessie381.4 years
David373.3 years
Most common last names in Barwick, GA among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Beaty882.8 years
Jones771.9 years
Pope784.4 years
Smith765.7 years
Daniels562.6 years
Brice583.4 years
Lamons574.4 years
Massey585.8 years
Reddick471.3 years
Chapman379.3 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Barwick, GA
  • 94.2%Electricity
  • 3.3%Utility gas
  • 2.5%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Barwick, GA
  • 73.9%Electricity
  • 26.1%Bottled, tank, or LP gas


Barwick compared to Georgia state average:

  • Median household income significantly below state average.
  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage below state average.
  • Number of college students below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.
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