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Dublin, the county seat for Laurens County, was incorporated on December 9, 1812. Dublin was named at the request of an Irishman, Jonathan Sawyer, who donated the land for the town after stipulating its name.

The Dublin-Laurens Museum helps to portray an active image of history in the Dublin area. For the performing arts, Dublin Theatre is one of the best in the state because of its large spacious stage.

There are several annual festivals in Dublin, including the two-week long St. Patrick’s Day Festival. People come from areas all around the nation to witness the largest pot of Irish Stew and participate in the festivities. Also, the city hosts the Dublin Antique Fair Show and Sale.

The Heart of Georgia Technical Institute, located in Dublin, is a member of the Georgia Department of Technical and Adult Education.

Population: 15,857. Estimated population in July 2024: 16,924 (+6.7% change)
Males: 7,317 (46.1%), Females: 8,540 (53.9%)

Laurens County

Zip codes: 31021, 31027.

Demographics

Median resident age: 36.9 years
Median household income: $28,532
Median house value: $71,400

Population by Race

Races in Dublin:

  • Black (51.4%)
  • White Non-Hispanic (45.0%)
  • Hispanic (1.1%)
  • Asian Indian (0.9%)
  • Two or more races (0.8%)

Ancestries: United States (10.5%), English (8.6%), Irish (4.4%), German (2.2%), Scottish (1.6%), Subsaharan African (1.4%).

Elevation: 228 feet

Land area: 13.2 square miles

Map of Dublin, GA

Population by Education

For population 25 years and over in Dublin

  • High school or higher: 68.9%
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher: 20.2%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 8.5%
  • Unemployed: 7.8%
  • Mean travel time to work: 19.2 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Dublin city

  • Never married: 28.9%
  • Now married: 43.8%
  • Separated: 4.9%
  • Widowed: 10.5%
  • Divorced: 11.8%

1.8% Foreign born

Population change in the 1990s: -779 (-4.7%).

Hospitals

Hospital/medical center in Dublin:

  • FAIRVIEW PARK HOSPITAL (200 INDUSTRIAL BLVD)

Other hospitals/medical centers near Dublin:

Airports

Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to Dublin:

  • ROBINS AFB (about 47 miles; WARNER ROBINS, GA; Abbreviation: WRB)
  • MIDDLE GEORGIA REGIONAL (about 51 miles; MACON, GA; Abbreviation: MCN)
  • AUGUSTA RGNL AT BUSH FIELD (about 88 miles; AUGUSTA, GA; Abbreviation: AGS)

Other public-use airports nearest to Dublin:

  • W H ‘BUD’ BARRON (about 5 miles; DUBLIN, GA; Abbreviation: DBN)
  • COCHRAN (about 27 miles; COCHRAN, GA; Abbreviation: 48A)
  • HEART OF GEORGIA RGNL (about 27 miles; EASTMAN, GA; Abbreviation: EZM)

Colleges and Universities

College/University in Dublin:

  • HEART OF GEORGIA TECHNICAL COLLEGE (Full-time enrollment: 672; Location: 560 PINEHILL RD; Public; Website: www.hgtc.org)

Colleges and Universities

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Dublin:

  • GEORGIA COLLEGE AND STATE UNIVERSITY (about 44 miles; MILLEDGEVILLE, GA; Full-time enrollment: 4,028)
  • MERCER UNIVERSITY (about 55 miles; MACON, GA; Full-time enrollment: 5,859)
  • MACON STATE COLLEGE (about 56 miles; MACON, GA; Full-time enrollment: 2,557)
  • CENTRAL GEORGIA TECHNICAL COLLEGE (about 56 miles; MACON, GA; Full-time enrollment: 2,383)
  • FORT VALLEY STATE UNIVERSITY (about 67 miles; FT VALLEY, GA; Full-time enrollment: 2,233)
  • GEORGIA SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY (about 79 miles; STATESBORO, GA; Full-time enrollment: 12,724)
  • AUGUSTA TECHNICAL COLLEGE (about 86 miles; AUGUSTA, GA; Full-time enrollment: 2,300)

Schools

Public high schools in Dublin:

  • WEST LAURENS HIGH SCHOOL (Students: 962; Location: 338 WEST LAURENS SCHOOL ROAD; Grades: 09 – 12)
  • DUBLIN HIGH SCHOOL (Students: 927; Location: 1951 HILLCREST PARKWAY; Grades: 09 – 12)
  • EAST LAURENS HIGH SCHOOL (Students: 626; Location: 920 HIGHWAY 80 EAST; Grades: 09 – 12)

Private high school in Dublin:

  • TRINITY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL (Students: 427; Location: 200 TRINITY ROAD; Grades: PK – 12)

Biggest public primary/middle schools in Dublin:

  • WEST LAURENS MIDDLE SCHOOL (Students: 883; Location: 332 WEST LAURENS SCHOOL ROAD; Grades: 06 – 08)
  • DUBLIN MIDDLE SCHOOL (Students: 770; Location: 1501 NORTH JEFFERSON STREET; Grades: 06 – 08)
  • SUSIE DASHER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 644; Location: 911 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. DRI; Grades: PK – 01)
  • EAST LAURENS PRIMARY SCHOOL (Students: 617; Location: 950 HIGHWAY 80 EAST; Grades: PK – 02)
  • EAST LAURENS MIDDLE SCHOOL (Students: 581; Location: 920 HIGHWAY 80 EAST; Grades: 06 – 08)
  • EAST LAURENS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 503; Location: 960 HIGHWAY 80 EAST; Grades: 03 – 05)
  • MOORE STREET ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 422; Location: 1405 WEST MOORE STREET; Grades: 04 – 05)
  • SAXON HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 411; Location: 717 SMITH STREET; Grades: 02 – 03)
  • HEART OF GEORGIA PSYCHOEDUCATIONAL PROGRAM (Location: 210 EAST JOHNSON STREET; Grades: 00 – 00)
  • HEART OF GEORGIA PSYCHOEDUCATIONAL PROGRAM (Location: 210 E. JOHNSON ST.; Grades: 00 – 00)

Private primary/middle school in Dublin:

  • DUBLIN MENNONITE SCHOOL (Students: 18; Location: 1240 NEW BUCKEYE RD; Grades: 2 – 10)

Libraries

Library in Dublin:

  • OCONEE REGIONAL LIBRARY SYSTEM (Operating income: $1,528,573; Location: 801 BELLEVUE AVENUE; 138,272 books; 1,296 audio materials; 4,656 video materials; 251 serial subscriptions)

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