Deepstep, Georgia

Deepstep, Georgia
Town
The United Methodist Church traces its origin to 1805
The United Methodist Church traces its origin to 1805
Location in Washington County and the state of Georgia
Location in Washington County and the state of Georgia
Coordinates: 33°1′19″N 82°58′6″W / 33.02194°N 82.96833°W / 33.02194; -82.96833
CountryUnited States
StateGeorgia
CountyWashington
Government
 • TypeMayor-council government
 • MayorRandall Veal
 • City CouncilFive members
Area
 • Total
0.88 sq mi (2.29 km2)
 • Land0.87 sq mi (2.26 km2)
 • Water0.069 sq mi (0.18 km2)
Elevation
312 ft (95 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
117
 • Density143.4/sq mi (55.38/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
31082
Area code478
FIPS code13-22108
GNIS feature ID0331534

Deepstep is a town in Washington County, Georgia, United States. The population was 117 in 2020.

History

A post office called Deepstep was established in 1886. The Georgia General Assembly incorporated the place in 1900 as the "Town of Deepstep". The town is named after Deepstep Creek.

Geography

Deepstep is located at 33°1′19″N 82°58′6″W / 33.02194°N 82.96833°W / 33.02194; -82.96833 (33.021827, -82.968337). According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 0.88 square miles (2.3 km2), of which 0.873 square miles (2.26 km2) is land and 0.07 square miles (0.18 km2) (2.53%) is water.

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
1910149—
192018423.5%
1930180−2.2%
1940174−3.3%
1950159−8.6%
1960139−12.6%
1970107−23.0%
198012012.1%
1990111−7.5%
200013218.9%
2010131−0.8%
2020117−10.7%
U.S. Decennial Census

As of the census of 2000, there were 132 people, 54 households, and 40 families residing in the town. By 2020, its population was 117.

See also

References

  1. "Historic Marker Deepstep United Methodist Church". commons.m.wikimedia.org. South Georgia Conference United Methodist Church. Retrieved February 8, 2025.
  2. ↑ "Historic Marker Deepstep United Methodist Church". commons.m.wikimedia.org. South Georgia Conference United Methodist Church. Retrieved February 8, 2025.
  3. ↑ "DEEPSTEP". Georgia Municipal Association. Retrieved December 18, 2024.
  4. ↑ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved December 18, 2021.
  5. 1 2 "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  6. ↑ "Deepstep". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved April 2, 2026.
  7. ↑ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved April 19, 2018.
  8. ↑ Acts Passed by the General Assembly of Georgia. J. Johnston. 1900. p. 279.
  9. ↑ Krakow, Kenneth K. (1975). Georgia Place-Names: Their History and Origins (PDF). Macon, GA: Winship Press. p. 60. ISBN 0-915430-00-2.
  10. ↑ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
  11. ↑ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.