Gumlog, Georgia

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Gumlog is a census-designated place and community located in Franklin County, Georgia. As of the 2000 census, the community had a total population of 2,025.

1 Geography
2 Demographics
- 2.1 Attractions
3 External links

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Geography

Gumlog is located at 34°30'5" North, 83°5'54" West (34.501493, -83.098341)Template:GR.

According to the United States Census Bureau, this unincorpated area has a total area of 42.1 km² (16.3 mi²). 35.2 km² (13.6 mi²) of it is land and 6.9 km² (2.7 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 16.47% water.

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Demographics

As of the census Template:GR of 2000, there were 2,025 people, 849 households, and 625 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 57.5/km² (149.0/mi²). There were 1,430 housing units at an average density of 40.6/km² (105.2/mi²). The racial makeup of the community was 92.69% White, 4.40% African American, 0.94% Native American, 0.00% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 1.14% from other races, and 0.84% from two or more races. 1.53% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 849 households out of which 26.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.6% were married couples living together, 7.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.3% were non-families. 23.0% of all households were made up of individuals and 9.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.39 and the average family size was 2.78.

In the CDP the population was spread out with 20.2% under the age of 18, 6.7% from 18 to 24, 25.9% from 25 to 44, 30.4% from 45 to 64, and 16.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 43 years. For every 100 females there were 97.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 98.9 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP was $39,609, and the median income for a family was $42,813. Males had a median income of $29,405 versus $25,139 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $20,859. 6.9% of the population and 6.0% of families were below the poverty line. 6.5% of those under the age of 18 and 5.2% of those 65 and older were living below the poverty line.

The Gumlog area was once known for its beverages (moonshine) which is where the motto, Land of Spirits, comes from.

Gumlog is the ancestral home of VP candidate Senator John Edwards’ great-grandfather Ruck Edwards.

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