Porterdale, Georgia
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| Coordinates: 33°34′11″N 83°53′53″W / 33.56972°N 83.89806°WCoordinates: 33°34′11″N 83°53′53″W / 33.56972°N 83.89806°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Georgia |
| County | Newton |
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| Population (2020) | |
| • Total | 1,799 |
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| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code | 30014 |
| Area code(s) | 770 |
| FIPS code | 13-62244[2] |
| GNIS feature ID | 0332738[3] |
| Website | Porterdale, Georgia Website |
Porterdale is a town in Newton County, Georgia, the United States. The population was 1,799 in 2020.
History
Porterdale was incorporated on March 10, 1917,[4] and was named after Oliver S. Porter, a local mill owner.[5]
Geography
Porterdale is located at 33°34′11″N 83°53′53″W / 33.56972°N 83.89806°W (33.569585, -83.897968).[6]
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 1.0 square mile (2.6 km2), all land.
Demographics
Racial and ethnic composition
| Race / Ethnicity (NH = Non-Hispanic) | Pop 2000[7] | Pop 2010[8] | Pop 2020[9] | % 2000 | % 2010 | % 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| White alone (NH) | 1,172 | 928 | 976 | 91.49% | 64.94% | 54.25% |
| Black or African American alone (NH) | 59 | 393 | 617 | 4.61% | 27.50% | 34.30% |
| Native American or Alaska Native alone (NH) | 4 | 5 | 4 | 0.31% | 0.35% | 0.22% |
| Asian alone (NH) | 12 | 2 | 14 | 0.94% | 0.14% | 0.78% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander alone (NH) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Other race alone (NH) | 1 | 8 | 16 | 0.08% | 0.56% | 0.89% |
| Mixed race or Multiracial (NH) | 9 | 33 | 96 | 0.70% | 2.31% | 5.34% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 24 | 60 | 76 | 1.87% | 4.20% | 4.22% |
| Total | 1,281 | 1,429 | 1,799 | 100.00% | 100.00% | 100.00% |
2020 census
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 1,799 people, 667 households, and 370 families residing in the city.
Infrastructure
Major highways
Notable people
- Robert C. Blankenship was decorated with the Dutch Military Order of William (the Dutch equivalent of the Congressional Medal of Honor) for his bravery in Operation Market Garden; born in Porterdale.
- Raymond Moody psychologist and author who coined the term near-death experience; born in Porterdale.
References
- ↑ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved December 18, 2021.
- ↑ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- ↑ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- ↑ "City of Porterdale, Georgia". City of Porterdale, Georgia. Retrieved September 4, 2012.
- ↑ Krakow, Kenneth K. (1975). Georgia Place-Names: Their History and Origins (PDF). Macon, GA: Winship Press. p. 180. ISBN 0-915430-00-2.
- ↑ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
- ↑ "P004: Hispanic or Latino, and Not Hispanic or Latino by Race – 2000: DEC Summary File 1 – Porterdale town, Georgia". United States Census Bureau.
- ↑ "P2: Hispanic or Latino, and Not Hispanic or Latino by Race – 2010: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) – Porterdale city, Georgia". United States Census Bureau.
- ↑ "P2: Hispanic or Latino, and Not Hispanic or Latino by Race – 2020: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) – Porterdale city, Georgia". United States Census Bureau.
External links
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