Porterdale, Georgia
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History
Porterdale was incorporated on March 10, 1917,[1] and was named after Oliver S. Porter, a local mill owner.[2]
Geography
Porterdale is located at Script error: No such module "Coordinates". (33.569585, -83.897968).[3]
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of Script error: No such module "convert"., all land.
Demographics
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| Census | Pop. | Template:Sronly | %± |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1920 | 2,880 | — | |
| 1930 | 3,002 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 1940 | 3,116 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 1950 | 3,207 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 1960 | 2,365 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 1970 | 1,773 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 1980 | 1,451 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 1990 | 1,278 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 2000 | 1,281 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 2010 | 1,429 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 2020 | 1,799 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census[4] | |||
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| Race | Num. | Perc. |
|---|---|---|
| White (non-Hispanic) | 976 | 54.25% |
| Black or African American (non-Hispanic) | 617 | 34.3% |
| Native American | 4 | 0.22% |
| Asian | 14 | 0.78% |
| Other/Mixed | 112 | 6.23% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 76 | 4.22% |
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
External links
- Porterdale, Georgia Website Portal style website, Government, Business, Library, Recreation and more
- City-Data.com Comprehensive Statistical Data and more about Tipton
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