Fort Gaines
City in Clay County, Georgia

Fort Gaines is a city in Clay County, Georgia, with 995 residents (2020 Census). The nearest town is Coleman, 9.7 miles E.
- 995residents (2020 Census)
- 4.8 sq miland area · 12.4 km²
- 208 / sq mipopulation density
- 39851ZIP code
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Living in Fort Gaines
- Median household income
- $38,071
- Median home value
- $90,500
- Median rent
- $525/mo
- Median age
- 32.5
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Fort Gaines had 995 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 995 |
|---|---|
| Density | 208 per sq mi (80 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Fort Gaines at a glance
| State | Georgia (GA) |
|---|---|
| County | Clay County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 995 (2020) |
| Land area | 4.78 sq mi (12.4 km²) |
| Water area | 2.93 sq mi (7.58 km²) |
| Coordinates | 31.6291° N, 85.0518° W |
| ZIP code | 39851 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1330816 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Fort Gaines
- Coleman9.7 mi E
- Abbeville, AL13.0 mi W
- Bluffton13.1 mi SE
- Haleburg, AL16.0 mi S
- Georgetown-Quitman County unified government16.4 mi N
- Bakerhill, AL17.6 mi NW
- Cuthbert18.1 mi NE
- Blakely18.7 mi SE
- Edison19.1 mi E
- Eufaula, AL21.0 mi N
- Newville, AL22.1 mi SW
- Arlington23.2 mi SE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Fort Gaines
What county is Fort Gaines in?
Fort Gaines is in Clay County, Georgia.
What is the population of Fort Gaines, GA?
995 people lived in Fort Gaines at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Fort Gaines, GA?
The ZIP code of Fort Gaines is 39851.
What towns are near Fort Gaines?
Coleman (9.7 mi), Abbeville (13.0 mi), Bluffton (13.1 mi), Haleburg (16.0 mi), Georgetown-Quitman County unified government (16.4 mi).
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