Thunderbolt, Georgia
Thunderbolt: Town in Chatham County, Georgia, United States
About
Thunderbolt is a town located in the county of Chatham in the U.S. state of Georgia. Its population at the 2010 census was 2,668 and a population density of 657 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 2,601 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Thunderbolt
| Population : | 2,601 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Georgia (United States) |
| County : | Chatham County |
| Phone Area Codes : | 912 |
| Area : | 4.06 km2 |
| Altitude : | 20 feet / 6 meters |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 05:38:56 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 640 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -2.58% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Thunderbolt is located at 32°2'1"N 81°2'59"W (32.0335400, -81.0498300).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Thunderbolt decreased by 2.58% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 2,668 | - | census |
| 2011 | 2,584 | -3.25% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 2,585 | 0.04% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 2,586 | 0.04% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 2,604 | 0.69% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 2,614 | 0.38% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 2,684 | 2.61% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 2,665 | -0.71% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 2,658 | -0.26% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 2,623 | -1.33% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 2,601 | -0.85% | estimation process |
Best Things to Do in Thunderbolt
1 W.E. Honey Park
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2 Bonaventure Don
330 Bonaventure Rd, Thunderbolt, GA 31404, United States ➦ Show Map
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3 Thunderbolt Museum Society Inc
2702 Mechanics Ave, Thunderbolt, GA 31404, United States ➦ Show Map
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Other Places in Thunderbolt
1 Thunderbolt Town Hall
2821 River Dr, Thunderbolt, GA 31404 ➦ Show Map
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Schools in Thunderbolt
College & universities near Thunderbolt, GA
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 140960 | Savannah State University | Savannah (GA) | 31404-5310 |
Stations (3)
Amtrak & bus stations near Thunderbolt, GA
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAV | Savannah | 2611 Seaboard Coastline Drive | RAIL |
| YEM | Yemassee | 9 Main Street | RAIL |
| JSP | Jesup | 176 Northwest Broad Street | RAIL |
Post offices near Thunderbolt
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Eastsid Post Office | Savannah (GA) | 31404 |
Other cities in Chatham County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Chatham County , GA.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Savannah | 143,632 | The second most populous city in Georgia. |
| Pooler | 26,022 | City in Chatham County, Georgia, United States |
| Wilmington Island | 15,138 | Census-designated place in Chatham County, Georgia |
| Port Wentworth | 9,812 | City in Chatham County, Georgia, USA |
| Garden City | 8,713 | City in Chatham County, Georgia, United States |
| Skidaway Island | 8,341 | Census-designated place in Chatham County, Georgia |
| Whitemarsh Island | 6,792 | Census-designated place in Chatham County, Georgia |
| Bloomingdale | 3,136 | Human settlement in Chatham County, Georgia, United States of America |
| Tybee Island | 3,051 | Island and city in Chatham County, Georgia, United States of America |
| Isle of Hope | 2,402 | Census-designated place in Chatham County, Georgia |
| Woodville | 397 | City in Greene County, Georgia, United States |
| Buckhead | 187 | Town in Morgan County, Georgia, United States |
| Vernonburg | 123 | Human settlement in Chatham County, Georgia, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Thunderbolt distances to largest Georgia cities
