Powder Springs, Georgia
Powder Springs, Georgia | |
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![]() Powder Springs City Hall | |
Motto: "Small enough to know you...Large enough to serve you"[1] | |
![]() Location inCobb Countyand the state ofGeorgia | |
Coordinates:33°51′57″N84°40′49″W/ 33.86583°N 84.68028°W | |
Country | United States |
State | Georgia |
County | Cobb |
Government | |
• Mayor | Al Thurman |
Area | |
• Total | 7.44 sq mi (19.26 km2) |
• Land | 7.43 sq mi (19.23 km2) |
• Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.03 km2) |
Elevation | 945 ft (288 m) |
Population (2020) | |
• Total | 16,887 |
• Density | 2,274.04/sq mi (878.03/km2) |
Time zone | UTC-5(Eastern (EST)) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC-4(EDT) |
ZIP code | 30127 |
Area code(s) | 770/678/470 |
FIPS code | 13-62524[3] |
GNISfeature ID | 0356480[4] |
Website | www |
Powder Springsis acityinCobb County,Georgia,United States. The population was 13,940 at the2010 census,[5]with an estimated population for 2019 of 15,758.[6]The 12,000-capacity Walter H. Cantrell Stadium is located in Powder Springs. It is used mostly for football and soccer matches.
History[edit]
The town of Powder Springs was incorporated asSpringvillein 1838 in the lands of twoCherokeeleaders.Goldhad been discovered in Georgia 10 years earlier, and the first European-American settlers came to find gold. The settlers found little gold in the mines at Lost Mountain and off Brownsville Road. It was at about this time that the Cherokee people were forced off their land andremovedtoIndian Territorywest of the Mississippi River on theTrail of Tears.
Springville was renamed Powder Springs in 1859. The name was derived from the sevenspringsin the city limits.[7]The water in these springs contains some 26mineralsthat turn the surrounding sand black likegunpowder– hence the earlier name of Gunpowder Springs.[8]
Civil Warhistory includes a skirmish at Lattermore's Mills on June 20, 1864, which was a part of theBattle of Kennesaw MountainandGeneral Sherman'sAtlanta Campaign.[9]Many slaves escaped the plantations in this area to join Sherman's forces and gain freedom.
In 2015, the city elected its first black mayor, Al Thurman. He was the firstAfrican-Americanto be elected as a mayor in Cobb County, but was one of several elected in small towns in Georgia in 2015.[10][11]
Geography[edit]
Powder Springs is located in southwestern Cobb County at33°51′57″N84°40′49″W/ 33.86583°N 84.68028°W(33.865933, -84.680349).[12]U.S. Route 278(C. H. James Parkway) passes through the city west of its center, leading 5 miles (8 km) southeast toAustelland 11 miles (18 km) northwest toDallas.DowntownAtlantais 22 miles (35 km) to the east via US 278 andInterstate 20.
According to theUnited States Census Bureau,Powder Springs has a total area of 7.2 square miles (18.6 km2), of which 0.01 square miles (0.03 km2), or 0.17%, is water.[5]
Demographics[edit]
Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
---|---|---|---|
1890 | 262 | — | |
1900 | 280 | 6.9% | |
1910 | 315 | 12.5% | |
1920 | 336 | 6.7% | |
1930 | 342 | 1.8% | |
1940 | 431 | 26.0% | |
1950 | 619 | 43.6% | |
1960 | 746 | 20.5% | |
1970 | 2,559 | 243.0% | |
1980 | 3,381 | 32.1% | |
1990 | 6,893 | 103.9% | |
2000 | 12,481 | 81.1% | |
2010 | 13,940 | 11.7% | |
2020 | 16,887 | 21.1% | |
U.S. Decennial Census[13] |
2020 census[edit]
Race | Num. | Perc. |
---|---|---|
White(non-Hispanic) | 4,287 | 25.39% |
Black or African American(non-Hispanic) | 9,180 | 54.36% |
Native American | 38 | 0.23% |
Asian | 268 | 1.59% |
Pacific Islander | 6 | 0.04% |
Other/Mixed | 773 | 4.58% |
HispanicorLatino | 2,335 | 13.83% |
As of the2020 United States census,there were 16,887 people, 5,125 households, and 3,899 families residing in the city.
2000 census[edit]
As of thecensus[3]of 2000, there were 12,481 people, 4,004 households, and 3,267 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,969.2 inhabitants per square mile (760.3/km2). There were 4,101 housing units at an average density of 647.0 per square mile (249.8/km2) The racial makeup of the city was 57.89%African American,37.38%Caucasian,0.20%Native American,1.08%Asian,0.06%Pacific Islander,1.72% fromother races,and 1.67% from two or more races.HispanicorLatinoof any race were 4.32% of the population.
There were 4,004 households, out of which 50.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.2% were married couples living together, 16.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 18.4% were non-families. 14.7% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 3.06 and the average family size was 3.39.
In the city, the population was spread out, with 33.8% under the age of 18, 6.6% from 18 to 24, 36.9% from 25 to 44, 16.3% from 45 to 64, and 6.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 32 years. For every 100 females, there were 90.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 82.3 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $56,486, and the median income for a family was $59,392. Males had a median income of $41,345 versus $31,774 for females. Theper capita incomefor the city was $19,776. About 5.8% of families and 8.5% of the population were below thepoverty line,including 11.8% of those under age 18 and 6.2% of those age 65 or over.
Parks and recreation[edit]
- Powder Springs Park[15]
- Powder Springs Trail System[16]
- Silver Comet Trail[17]
Education[edit]
Powder Springs Public Schools are part of theCobb County School District,includingMcEachern High School,located on the site of the former Native American burial ground and the former Seventh District Agricultural and Mechanical (A&M) School.
The late Georgia SenatorRichard B. Russellattended the Seventh District A&M School. The administrative building of McEachern High School is named for Senator Russell.
Other schools in Powder Springs includeHillgrove High School,Tapp Middle School, Dobbins Middle School, Powder Springs Elementary School, Lovinggood Middle School, Varner Elementary, Compton Elementary, Kemp Elementary, Still Elementary, and Vaughan Elementary.[18]
Media[edit]
The Bright Sideis a newspaper serving Powder Springs and several other small cities.[10]
Notable people[edit]
- Rory Anderson(born 1992), former NFL tight end, selected in seventh round of2015 NFL Draft;playedcollege footballatSouth Carolina
- Gregg Bishop,film director, screenwriter and producer; born in Powder Springs[19]
- Pat Cannon(1904–1966), United States Representative from Florida; born in Powder Springs[20]
- Kenyan Drake(born 1994), running back in theNational Football League,selected in third round of2016 NFL Draft;played college football atAlabama,where he was a three-timeSEC champion(2012,2014,2015), aBCS national champion(2012), andCFP national champion(2015).
- Chuma Edoga(born 1997), offensive tackle for theAtlanta Falcons
- Evan Engram(born 1994), tight end forJacksonville Jaguars,selected in first round of2017 NFL Draft;played college football atOle Miss
- Mark Lee(born 1973), guitarist for Christian rock band Third Day, born in Powder Springs
- Jason Lively(born 1967), actor, born in Powder Springs
- Robyn Lively(born 1972), actress; born in Powder Springs[21]
- Shaquell Moore(born 1996), professional soccer player forNashville SC,and theUnited States Men's National Team.[22][23]
- Myles Rowe(born 2000), professional racing driver competing in theUSF Pro 2000 Championship,the2023 USF Pro 2000 Champion[24]
- Taylor Trammell(born 1997), outfielder forSeattle Mariners[25]
- Tiffany Whitton(born 1987), woman who lived in Powder Springs at the time of her 2013 disappearance[26]
References[edit]
- ^"Official Website of Powder Springs, Georgia".Official Website of Powder Springs, Georgia. p. 21.RetrievedFebruary 4,2018.
- ^"2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files".United States Census Bureau.RetrievedDecember 18,2021.
- ^ab"U.S. Census website".United States Census Bureau.RetrievedJanuary 31,2008.
- ^"US Board on Geographic Names".United States Geological Survey.October 25, 2007.RetrievedJanuary 31,2008.
- ^ab"Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (G001): Powder Springs city, Georgia".U.S. Census Bureau, American Factfinder. Archived fromthe originalon February 12, 2020.RetrievedJuly 29,2014.
- ^"Population and Housing Unit Estimates".RetrievedMay 21,2020.
- ^"Profile for Powder Springs, Georgia, GA".ePodunk.RetrievedSeptember 4,2012.
- ^"Powder Springs".Georgia.gov.RetrievedJuly 11,2018.
- ^"Skirmish at Lattermore's Mills/Powder Springs Georgia...June 20 in History".BrainyHistory.com.RetrievedJuly 11,2018.
- ^abTimothy Pratt, "New black mayors make a difference, one Georgia town at a time",Aljazeera(US), 16 February 2016; accessed 12 December 2016
- ^"City Council Members and Mayor",City of Powder Springs
- ^"US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990".United States Census Bureau.February 12, 2011.RetrievedApril 23,2011.
- ^"Census of Population and Housing".Census.gov.RetrievedJune 4,2015.
- ^"Explore Census Data".data.census.gov.RetrievedDecember 13,2021.
- ^"Powder Springs, GA - Official Website - Powder Springs Park".Archived fromthe originalon June 30, 2009.RetrievedAugust 24,2011.
- ^Powder Springs, GA - Official Website - TrailsArchived2008-06-21 at theWayback Machine
- ^"Silver Comet Trail, Powder Springs Trailhead Facts - Powder Springs, GA".Silvercometga.com.RetrievedJuly 11,2018.
- ^"Cobb County School District".Cobb County School District.RetrievedSeptember 4,2012.
- ^"Archived copy".Archived fromthe originalon March 4, 2016.RetrievedJune 17,2012.
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:CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link) - ^"Cannon, Arthur Patrick (Pat), (1904 - 1966)".Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.RetrievedSeptember 4,2012.
- ^"Robyn Lively Biography (1972-)".Filmreference.com.RetrievedJuly 11,2018.
- ^"American right back Shaq Moore signs with Tenerife".USA TODAY.RetrievedDecember 8,2019.
- ^mlssoccer."Nashville SC land USMNT defender Shaq Moore in transfer from Tenerife | MLSSoccer.com".mlssoccer.RetrievedJuly 21,2022.
- ^"Rowe crowned 2023 USF Pro 2000 champion with third at Portland".RACER.September 2, 2023.RetrievedSeptember 3,2023.
- ^"Taylor Trammell Statistics and History - Baseball-Reference.com".Baseball-Reference.com.RetrievedMarch 29,2022.
- ^Junod, Tom (April 29, 2016)."Missing: The Curious Anomaly of Tiffany Whitton's Disappearance".Esquire.RetrievedSeptember 2,2018.
External links[edit]
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- City of Powder Springs official website
- Powder Springsat City-Data.com