Sandersville, Georgia
Sandersville: city in Washington County, Georgia, United States of America
About
Sandersville is a city located in the county of Washington in the U.S. state of Georgia. Its population at the 2010 census was 5,912 and a population density of 178 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 5,275 inhabitants.
The city was created 230 years ago in 1795.
Quick Facts about Sandersville
| Population | 5,275 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Georgia (United States) |
| County | Washington County |
| Postal code | 31082 |
| Phone Area Codes | 478 |
| Area | 33.27 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 32.9815,-82.8101 |
| Altitude | 446 feet / 136 meters |
| Capital city | Sandersville is capital of Washington County |
| Establishment | January 01, 1796 (230 years ago) |
| Time Zone | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time | 03:00:31 (18th April 2026) |
| Density | 159 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -12.08% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 91℉ Mostly Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Sandersville is located at 32°58'54"N 82°48'37"W (32.9815400, -82.8101400).
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Official website of Sandersville
Official WebsiteDemographics
According to census records, the population of Sandersville decreased by 12.08% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 5,912 | - | census |
| 2011 | 5,860 | -0.89% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 5,795 | -1.12% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 5,763 | -0.56% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 5,712 | -0.89% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 5,678 | -0.6% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 5,607 | -1.27% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 5,581 | -0.47% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 5,469 | -2.05% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 5,399 | -1.3% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 5,275 | -2.35% | estimation process |
Services and Civic Places in Sandersville
1Sandersville City Hall
141 W Haynes St, Sandersville, GA 31082 View details
Phone: +14785522525 | Website available
People born in Sandersville (17)
People born in Sandersville, including religious leader Elijah Muhammad, politician Rienzi Melville Johnston, centenarian Ruby Muhammad, .
More notable people
- Georgia White (African American blues singer) she was born in 09/03/1903
- Art Collins (American basketball player) he was born in 14/04/1954
- Greg Minor (American basketball player) he was born in 18/09/1971
- Herbert Jefferson, Jr. (American actor) he was born in 28/09/1946
- Beverly Daniel Evans, Jr. (United States federal judge) he was born in 21/05/1865
- Coot Veal (American baseball player) he was born in 09/07/1932
- Doris Duke (American singer) she was born in 01/01/1945
- Marvin Lane (American baseball player) he was born in 18/01/1950
- Terry Jones (American football player, born 1956) he was born in 08/11/1956
- Ginger Stanley (American model, actress and stunt woman) she was born in 19/12/1931
- Ashlee Adams Crews (American fiction writer) she was born in 22/09/1976
- Randy Watts (American football player, defensive end) he was born in 22/06/1963
- Rachel Paris (member and past president of the Transylvania Club) he was born in 01/01/1911
- Dorothy M. Miller (U.S. military veteran) she was born in 11/02/1922
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Sandersville, GA. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 420431 | Oconee Fall Line Technical College | Sandersville (GA) | 31082 |
| 485111 | Georgia Military College | Milledgeville (GA) | 31061 |
Closest post offices linked to Sandersville.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Sandersvill Post Office | Sandersville (GA) | 31082 |
Other places with the same name (1)
- Sandersville, Mississippi human settlement in Jones County, Mississippi, United States of America with a population of 721 people.
Other cities in Washington County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Washington County , GA.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Tennille | 2,211 | City in Washington County, Georgia, USA |
| Davisboro | 1,950 | City in Washington County, Georgia, United States of America |
| Harrison | 489 | Town in Washington County, Georgia, United States |
| Oconee | 240 | City in Washington County, Georgia, United States |
| Deepstep | 118 | Human settlement in Washington County, Georgia, United States of America |
| Riddleville | 86 | Town in Washington County, Georgia, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Sandersville distances to largest Georgia cities