Guyton, Georgia

Guyton, Georgia
Motto: 
"Working Together to Make a Difference"
Location in Effingham County and the state of Georgia
Location in Effingham County and the state of Georgia
Coordinates: 32°20′11″N 81°23′38″W / 32.33639°N 81.39389°W / 32.33639; -81.39389
CountryUnited States
StateGeorgia
CountyEffingham
Government
 • MayorAndy Harville
 • City ManagerMeketa Brown
Area
 • Total3.22 sq mi (8.34 km2)
 • Land3.21 sq mi (8.31 km2)
 • Water0.01 sq mi (0.04 km2)
Elevation
95 ft (29 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total2,289
 • Density713.75/sq mi (275.59/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
31312
Area code912
FIPS code13-35884[2]
GNIS feature ID0356129[3]
Websitewww.cityofguyton.com

Guyton is a city in Effingham County, Georgia, United States. The population was 2,289 at the 2020 census, up from 1,684 in 2010.[4] Guyton is located 28 miles (45 km) northwest of downtown Savannah, and is part of the Savannah metropolitan statistical area. The rise of population can be attributed to the port expansion in Savannah Georgia.

  1. ^ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved December 18, 2021.
  2. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  3. ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  4. ^ "Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (G001): Guyton city, Georgia". American Factfinder. U.S. Census Bureau. Archived from the original on February 13, 2020. Retrieved January 26, 2016.