Mountain City, Georgia

Last updated

Mountain City, Georgia
Town
US 23 in Mountain City, Georgia May 2017.jpg
U.S. Route 23 in Mountain City
Rabun County Georgia Incorporated and Unincorporated areas Mountain City Highlighted.svg
Location in Rabun County and the state of Georgia
Coordinates: 34°55′11″N83°23′07″W / 34.91972°N 83.38528°W / 34.91972; -83.38528
Country United States
State Georgia
County Rabun
Area
[1]
 • Total1.82 sq mi (4.72 km2)
 • Land1.82 sq mi (4.70 km2)
 • Water0.01 sq mi (0.02 km2)
Elevation
[2]
2,169 ft (661 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total904
 • Density497.80/sq mi (192.21/km2)
Time zone UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
30562
Area code 706
FIPS code 13-53116 [3]
GNIS feature ID2406216 [2]

Mountain City is an incorporated town in Rabun County, Georgia, United States. The population was 904 at the 2020 census. The town straddles the Eastern Continental Divide in a deep gap in the Blue Ridge Mountain front. The gap allows U.S. Route 441 to cross the range at an elevation of 2168 feet without the significant grade required by roadways at most other mountain passes along the Georgia Blue Ridge.

Contents

History

The Georgia General Assembly incorporated Mountain City as a town in 1907. [4] The town was so named on account of its lofty elevation. [5]

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 1.8 square miles (4.6 km2), of which 1.8 square miles (4.6 km2) is land and 0.56% is water.

Climate

Mountain City has an Oceanic characteristics due to its high elevation.

Climate data for Mountain City, Georgia (1991–2020 normals, extremes 2002–present)
MonthJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecYear
Record high °F (°C)68
(20)		73
(23)		81
(27)		82
(28)		82
(28)		92
(33)		90
(32)		88
(31)		86
(30)		83
(28)		80
(27)		72
(22)		92
(33)
Average high °F (°C)45.4
(7.4)		48.7
(9.3)		55.4
(13.0)		63.9
(17.7)		69.3
(20.7)		74.4
(23.6)		76.9
(24.9)		76.3
(24.6)		72.2
(22.3)		65.1
(18.4)		57.0
(13.9)		48.6
(9.2)		62.8
(17.1)
Daily mean °F (°C)35.7
(2.1)		38.8
(3.8)		44.9
(7.2)		53.1
(11.7)		59.9
(15.5)		66.4
(19.1)		69.1
(20.6)		68.1
(20.1)		63.5
(17.5)		54.9
(12.7)		46.7
(8.2)		39.1
(3.9)		53.4
(11.9)
Average low °F (°C)26.1
(−3.3)		28.9
(−1.7)		34.3
(1.3)		42.4
(5.8)		50.4
(10.2)		58.5
(14.7)		61.3
(16.3)		59.9
(15.5)		54.7
(12.6)		44.7
(7.1)		36.4
(2.4)		29.5
(−1.4)		43.9
(6.6)
Record low °F (°C)−1
(−18)		−2
(−19)		10
(−12)		16
(−9)		33
(1)		42
(6)		51
(11)		50
(10)		39
(4)		25
(−4)		11
(−12)		4
(−16)		−2
(−19)
Average precipitation inches (mm)6.21
(158)		5.75
(146)		6.37
(162)		5.47
(139)		5.32
(135)		5.96
(151)		5.58
(142)		5.97
(152)		5.84
(148)		5.18
(132)		5.79
(147)		7.08
(180)		70.52
(1,791)
Source: NOAA [6] [7]

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
1910 158—
1920 21032.9%
1930 35468.6%
1940 52448.0%
1950 5240.0%
1960 5505.0%
1970 5948.0%
1980 70118.0%
1990 78411.8%
2000 8295.7%
2010 1,08831.2%
2020 904−16.9%
U.S. Decennial Census [8]

As of the census [3] of 2000, there were 829 people, 363 households, and 238 families residing in the town. The population density was 464.1 inhabitants per square mile (179.2/km2). There were 462 housing units at an average density of 258.6 per square mile (99.8/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 90.83% White, 0.60% African American, 0.97% Native American, 0.12% Asian, 4.46% from other races, and 3.02% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 7.60% of the population.

There were 363 households, out of which 27.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.2% were married couples living together, 13.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 34.4% were non-families. 29.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.28 and the average family size was 2.81.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 24.5% under the age of 18, 6.2% from 18 to 24, 26.2% from 25 to 44, 25.8% from 45 to 64, and 17.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 88.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 85.8 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $24,531, and the median income for a family was $35,060. Males had a median income of $23,571 versus $23,182 for females. The per capita income for the town was $15,235. About 16.1% of families and 18.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 25.8% of those under age 18 and 20.9% of those age 65 or over.

Related Research Articles

<span class="mw-page-title-main">White County, Georgia</span> County in Georgia, United States

White County is a county located in the northeastern part of the U.S. state of Georgia. As of the 2020 census, the population was 28,003. The county seat is Cleveland. The county was created on December 22, 1857, formerly a part of Habersham County and most likely was named for Newton County Representative David T. White, who helped a Habersham representative successfully attain passage of an act creating the new county.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Barwick, Georgia</span> City in Georgia, United States

Barwick is a city divided by the county line between Brooks and Thomas counties, Georgia, United States. It is part of the Valdosta, Georgia Metropolitan Statistical Area. As of the 2020 census, the city had a population of 363.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Woodbine, Georgia</span> City in Georgia, United States

Woodbine is a city in and the county seat of Camden County, Georgia, United States, an original county established when the state constitution was adopted in 1777. The population was 1,412 at the 2010 census.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Broxton, Georgia</span> City in Georgia, United States

Broxton is a city in Coffee County, Georgia, United States. Per the 2020 census, the population was 1,060. It is known for its unique sandstone formation called Broxton Rocks along Rocky Creek 10 miles (16 km) north of town.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">McCaysville, Georgia</span> City in Georgia, United States

McCaysville is a city in Fannin County, Georgia, United States. The population was 1,149 at the 2020 census.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Pine Mountain, Harris County, Georgia</span> Town in Georgia, United States

Pine Mountain is a town in Harris and Meriwether counties in the U.S. state of Georgia. As of the 2020 census it had a population of 1,216.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Lake Park, Georgia</span> City in Georgia, United States

Lake Park is a city in Lowndes County, Georgia, United States. The population was 733 at the 2010 census, which was an increase from 549 residents at the 2000 census.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Manchester, Georgia</span> City in Georgia, United States

Manchester is a town in Meriwether and Talbot counties in the U.S. state of Georgia, although primarily in Meriwether. The population was 3,584 at the 2020 census, down from 4,230 in 2010. It is the most populous community in Meriwether County. CSX Transportation runs a railroad yard in Manchester.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Jasper, Georgia</span> City and county seat in Georgia, United States

Jasper is a city in Pickens County, Georgia, United States. The population was 3,684 at the 2010 census. The city is the county seat of Pickens County.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Tiger, Georgia</span> Town in Georgia, United States

Tiger is a town in Rabun County, Georgia, United States. The population was 574 at the 2020 census, up from 408 at the 2010 census.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Young Harris, Georgia</span> City in Georgia, United States

Young Harris is a city in Towns County, Georgia, United States. The population was 899 at the 2010 census. Young Harris is home to Young Harris College, after which it was named.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Alamo, Georgia</span> City in Georgia, United States

Alamo is a city in Wheeler County, Georgia, United States. As of the 2020 census, the city had a population of 771. The city is the county seat of Wheeler County.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Mountain Home, Idaho</span> City in Idaho, United States

Mountain Home is the largest city and county seat of Elmore County, Idaho, United States. The population was 15,979 in the 2020 census. Mountain Home is the principal city of the Mountain Home, Idaho Micropolitan Statistical Area, which includes Elmore County.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Sugar Grove Township, Mercer County, Pennsylvania</span> Township in Pennsylvania, United States

Sugar Grove Township is a township in Mercer County, Pennsylvania. The population was 950 at the 2020 census, a decrease from 971 in 2010.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Man, West Virginia</span> Town in West Virginia, United States

Man is a town in Logan County, West Virginia, United States. The population was 759 at the 2010 census. The town is located along the Guyandotte River at the mouth of Buffalo Creek, which was the site of the 1972 Buffalo Creek Flood following a dam collapse. The name of the town reportedly derives from the last syllable of the surname of Ulysses Hinchman, who was a member of the House of Delegates from Logan County between 1866 and 1869.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Pine Grove, West Virginia</span> Town in West Virginia, United States

Pine Grove is a town in Wetzel County, West Virginia, United States. The population was 363 at the 2020 census. The community was named for a grove of pine trees near the original town site.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Mountain View, Wyoming</span> Town in Wyoming, United States

Mountain View is a town in Uinta County, Wyoming, United States. The population was 1,286 at the 2010 census.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Tunnelhill, Pennsylvania</span> Borough in Pennsylvania, United States

Tunnelhill is a borough that is located in Cambria and Blair counties in Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 363 at the 2010 census. Of these, 245 were in Cambria County, and 118 were in Blair County. It is part of the Altoona, PA Metropolitan Statistical Area. Tunnelhill is named after the many railroad tunnels of the Pennsylvania Railroad near here known as the Gallitzin Tunnels.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Walton (town), New York</span> Town in New York, United States

Walton is a town in Delaware County, New York, United States. The population was 5,576 at the 2010 census. The town is in the west-central part of the county and contains the village of Walton. The town claims to be the "Scarecrow Capital of the World."

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Mountain Park, Fulton County, Georgia</span> City in Georgia, United States

Mountain Park is a city primarily in the western part of northern Fulton County in the U.S. state of Georgia, with a small portion extending less than 1,000 feet (300 m) into southeastern Cherokee County. As of the 2020 census, the city had a total population of 583.

References

  1. ↑ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved December 18, 2021.
  2. 1 2 U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Mountain City, Georgia
  3. 1 2 "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  4. ↑ Acts and Resolutions of the General Assembly of the State of Georgia. State printer. 1907. p. 827.
  5. ↑ Krakow, Kenneth K. (1975). Georgia Place-Names: Their History and Origins (PDF). Macon, GA: Winship Press. p. 152. ISBN   0-915430-00-2.
  6. ↑ "NowData – NOAA Online Weather Data". National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Retrieved May 24, 2021.
  7. ↑ "Station: MTN City 2 SW, GA". U.S. Climate Normals 2020: U.S. Monthly Climate Normals (1991-2020). National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Retrieved May 24, 2021.
  8. ↑ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
This page is based on this Wikipedia article
Text is available under the CC BY-SA 4.0 license; additional terms may apply.
Images, videos and audio are available under their respective licenses.