Hardwick, Baldwin County, Georgia

Hardwick, Baldwin County, Georgia
Location in Baldwin County and the state of Georgia
Coordinates: 33°3′9″N 83°14′14″W / 33.05250°N 83.23722°W / 33.05250; -83.23722
CountryUnited States
StateGeorgia
CountyBaldwin
Area
  Total
4.9 sq mi (12.6 km2)
  Land4.9 sq mi (12.6 km2)
  Water0 sq mi (0 km2)
Elevation
367 ft (112 m)
Population
 (2020)
  Total
3,513
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
  Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
Area code478
FIPS code13-51394

Hardwick an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Baldwin County, Georgia, is a part of the micropolitan statistical area. As of the 2020 census, its population stands at 3,513, reflecting a significant decrease from 5,135 in 2000 when it was known as Midway-Hardwick.

The community is built around Central State Hospital, once one of the largest mental health institutions in the United States. Hardwick is historically notable for being home to Oglethorpe University during the 19th century. Today, its ZIP code is 31034, connecting its rich history to its present-day identity.