Argyle, Georgia
Town
Argyle Community Center
Argyle Community Center
Location in Clinch County and the state of Georgia
Location in Clinch County and the state of Georgia
Coordinates: 31°4′26″N 82°38′57″W / 31.07389°N 82.64917°W / 31.07389; -82.64917
CountryUnited States
StateGeorgia
CountyClinch
Government
 • MayorKaye Riley
 • City Council OfficialsMitchell Lee Lane, Otis Fleming, Ann Grady, Delois King
Area
[1]
 • Total1.72 sq mi (4.45 km2)
 • Land1.72 sq mi (4.45 km2)
 • Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
161 ft (49 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total190
 • Density110.53/sq mi (42.66/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
31623
Area code912
FIPS code13-02844[2]
GNIS feature ID0354387[3]

Argyle is a town in Clinch County, Georgia, United States. As of the 2020 census, the city had a population of 190.

History

The community takes its name from Fort Argyle, near Savannah.[4] A post office called Argyle has been in operation since 1882.[5] The town was incorporated in 1901.[6]

Geography

Argyle is located at 31°04′26″N 82°38′57″W / 31.073938°N 82.649276°W / 31.073938; -82.649276.[7]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 1.7 square miles (4.4 km2), all of it land.

The climate in this area is characterized by relatively high temperatures and evenly distributed precipitation throughout the year. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Argyle has a Humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.[8]

Climate data for Argyle, Georgia
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Mean daily maximum °C (°F) 17
(62) 		19
(66) 		23
(73) 		27
(80) 		30
(86) 		32
(90) 		33
(92) 		33
(91) 		31
(87) 		27
(80) 		22
(72) 		18
(64) 		26
(79)
Mean daily minimum °C (°F) 3
(37) 		4
(40) 		7
(45) 		11
(51) 		15
(59) 		19
(66) 		21
(69) 		21
(69) 		18
(65) 		12
(54) 		7
(45) 		4
(39) 		12
(53)
Average precipitation mm (inches) 110
(4.5) 		100
(4.1) 		120
(4.8) 		84
(3.3) 		89
(3.5) 		140
(5.6) 		160
(6.4) 		160
(6.2) 		110
(4.3) 		66
(2.6) 		64
(2.5) 		89
(3.5) 		1,310
(51.4)
Source: Weatherbase [9]

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
1910180—
192033284.4%
1930311−6.3%
1940278−10.6%
1950244−12.2%
1960225−7.8%
1970206−8.4%
19802060.0%
19902060.0%
2000151−26.7%
201021240.4%
2020190−10.4%
U.S. Decennial Census[10]

As of the census[2] of 2000, there were 151 people, 49 households, and 39 families residing in the town. By the 2020 census, its population grew to 190 people.

References

  1. ^ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved December 18, 2021.
  2. ^ a b "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. 7. ISBN 0-915430-00-2.
  5. ^ "County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved September 11, 2017.
  6. ^ Candler, Allen Daniel; Evans, Clement Anselm (1906). Georgia: Comprising Sketches of Counties, Towns, Events, Institutions, and Persons. State historical association. p. 73.
  7. ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
  8. ^ Climate Summary for Argyle, Georgia
  9. ^ "Weatherbase.com". Weatherbase. 2013. Retrieved on September 28, 2013.
  10. ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
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