
For every 100 females, there were 85.2 males. In the city, the population was spread out, with 30.8% under the age of 18, 12.3% from 18 to 24, 26.1% from 25 to 44, 20.5% from 45 to 64, and 10.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.75 and the average family size was 3.27. 25.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. There were 1,068 households, out of which 36.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 36.8% were married couples living together, 28.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.7% were non-families. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 5.58% of the population. The racial makeup of the city was 66.87% African American, 27.68% European American, 0.20% Native American, 0.40% Asian, 0.44% Pacific Islander, 3.77% from other races, and 0.64% from two or more races. There were 1,180 housing units at an average density of 224.7 per square mile (86.8/km 2). The population density was 566.2 inhabitants per square mile (218.6/km 2). Demographics Historical population CensusĢ020 census Vienna racial composition RaceĪs of the 2020 United States census, there were 2,928 people, 1,492 households, and 1,015 families residing in the city.Īs of the census of 2000, there were 2,973 people, 1,068 households, and 761 families residing in the city. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Vienna has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps. The climate in this area is characterized by relatively high temperatures and evenly distributed precipitation throughout the year. I-75 leads north 55 miles (89 km) to Macon and south 49 miles (79 km) to Tifton.Īccording to the United States Census Bureau, Vienna has a total area of 5.5 square miles (14.2 km 2), of which 0.03 square miles (0.07 km 2), or 0.46%, is water. Interstate 75 passes 2 miles (3 km) east of the center of town (and forms the eastern border of the city), with access from Exits 109 and 112. Route 41 passes through the center of town as Third Street, leading north 13 miles (21 km) to Unadilla and south 9 miles (14 km) to Cordele. Vienna is located in southern Dooly County. It was incorporated as a town in 1854 and as a city in 1901. It was later re-designated county seat in 1841. The county seat moved to Drayton (it retained the same name), Georgia along the Flint River (Georgia) in 1836. Vienna was founded in 1826 as the seat of Dooly County as Berrien. The present name is after Vienna, in Austria. Vienna was disincorporated at the time they changed the city's name to Vienna. In 1833, its name was changed to Drayton. The population was 4,011 at the 2010 census, up from 2,973 in 2000. A team can be in the finals in more than one category.The city of Vienna ( / v aɪ ˈ ɛ n ə/) is the county seat of Dooly County, Georgia, United States. A judge should give one 10 in each category to the best BBQ they judged.Īfter the first round the three highest scoring teams in each category (whole hog, shoulders and ribs) compete against each other in the finals. Decimal points are allowed for Overall impression – the others must be a whole point. Scoring is from 7 – 10, with 10 being a perfect score. Presentation – did you describe your cooking process and make the visit enjoyable You then have three judges visit your location – you present your cooking process and they taste your product. In the first round you submit a “box” to the judges at designated times. There are really two contests, you must do well in the first round to make the finals. How does a MBN BBQ Contest Work? Team getting ready for Finals Our rig has three smokers, a new roof, one side for judges the other for the kitchen. In 2008 we missed “finals” in Vienna Ga by 1 place (we were 4th), in 2009 we made finals in 4 of 5 events in which we competed. In the past we competed in 3 to 5 events each year, mostly in Georgia.

We started competing in KCBS, FBA and MBN in 2004 – most of our contests are MBN (Memphis Barbecue Network). Tom and Dan started BBQ competition in 2002, doing the back yard competitions (amateurs).
