Statham is a city in Barrow County, Georgia, United States. The population was 2,408 at the 2010 census, and 2,813 in 2020.

History

The community was named after Charles Statham, a University of Georgia official.

Geography

Statham is located in eastern Barrow County at 33.96556°N, -83.59667°W (33.965496, -83.596711), 13 mi west of Athens. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 3.6 sqmi, of which 3.5 sqmi is land and 0.1 sqmi, or 1.08%, is water.

Demographics

As of the 2020 United States census, there were 2,813 people, 895 households, and 658 families residing in the city.

Education

Barrow County Schools is the sole school district covering the county. Statham Elementary School is the zoned elementary school, and Bear Creek Middle School is the zoned middle school. Statham Elementary feeds into Winder-Barrow High School.

Notable people