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'''Pendergrass''' is a city in ], ], ]. The population was 431 at the time of the 2000 census. '''Pendergrass''' is a city in ], ], United States. The population was 1692 at the time of the 2020 census.<ref name="Census 2010">{{Cite web| url=https://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/10_SF1/G001/1600000US1360032| title=Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Census Summary File 1 (G001): Pendergrass town, Georgia| publisher=U.S. Census Bureau| work=American Factfinder| accessdate=May 3, 2018| archive-url=https://archive.today/20200213101008/https://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/10_SF1/G001/1600000US1360032| archive-date=February 13, 2020| url-status=dead}}</ref>


==Geography== ==History==
The town was chartered by an act of the Georgia Legislature on December 30, 1890.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Eller |first1=Austin |title=Jackson County representative introduces bill to abolish Pendergrass |url=https://accesswdun.com/print/2021/2/976081/jackson-county-representative-introduces-bill-to-abolish-pendergrass |website=accesswdun.com |access-date=4 February 2021 |date=2 February 2021}}</ref> The community was named after J. B. Pendergrass, a local physician.<ref>{{cite book | url=http://www.kenkrakow.com/gpn/p.pdf| title=Georgia Place-Names: Their History and Origins | publisher=Winship Press | author=Krakow, Kenneth K. | year=1975 | location=Macon, GA | pages=173 | isbn=0-915430-00-2}}</ref>


== Geography ==
Pendergrass is located at {{coord|34|9|51|N|83|40|52|W|type:city}} (34.164223, -83.681047){{GR|1}}.
Pendergrass is located in northwestern Jackson County at {{coord|34|9|51|N|83|40|52|W|type:city}} (34.164223, -83.681047).<ref name="GR1">{{cite web|date=2011-02-12|title=US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990|url=https://www.census.gov/geographies/reference-files/time-series/geo/gazetteer-files.html|accessdate=2011-04-23|publisher=]}}</ref>


It is bordered to the southeast by ], the ], and to the northwest by ]. ] passes through the northeast side of the city, leading northwest {{convert|14|mi}} to ] and southeast through Jefferson {{convert|24|mi}} to ].
According to the ], the city has a total area of {{convert|2.0|sqmi|km2}}, all of it land.

According to the ], Pendergrass has a total area of {{convert|7.9|km2|order=flip}}, of which {{convert|0.1|sqkm|order=flip|2}}, or 1.48%, are water.<ref name="Census 2010"/> The city is part of the ] watershed.


==Demographics== ==Demographics==
{{US Census population
⚫ As of the ]{{GR|2}} of 2000, there were 431 people, 156 households, and 117 families residing in the city. The ] was 212.8 people per square mile (82.4/km²). There were 171 housing units at an average density of 84.4 per square mile (32.7/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 98.14% ], 0.93% ], 0.46% from ], and 0.46% from two or more races. ] or ] of any race were 4.18% of the population.
|1900= 232
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|2020= 1692
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⚫ As of the ]<ref name="GR2" /> of 2000, there were 431 people, 156 households, and 117 families residing in the city. The population density was {{convert|212.8|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. There were 171 housing units at an average density of {{convert|84.4|/sqmi|/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. The racial makeup of the city was 98.14% ], 0.93% ], 0.46% from ], and 0.46% from two or more races. ] or ] of any race were 4.18% of the population.
There were 156 households out of which 30.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.1% were ] living together, 11.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.0% were non-families. 17.9% of all households were made up of individuals and 8.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.76 and the average family size was 3.12.


In the city, the population was spread out with 26.7% under the age of 18, 8.8% from 18 to 24, 28.3% from 25 to 44, 24.6% from 45 to 64, and 11.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 33 years. For every 100 females there were 99.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.9 males. There were 156 households, out of which 30.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.1% were ] living together, 11.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.0% were non-families. 17.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.76 and the average family size was 3.12.


In the city, the population was spread out, with 26.7% under the age of 18, 8.8% from 18 to 24, 28.3% from 25 to 44, 24.6% from 45 to 64, and 11.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 33 years. For every 100 females, there were 99.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.9 males.
⚫ The median income for a household in the city was $33,751, and the median income for a family was $37,700. Males had a median income of $23,750 versus $15,179 for females. The ] for the city was $11,699. About 9.3% of families and 15.9% of the population were below the ], including 19.3% of those under age 18 and 10.5% of those age 65 or over.


⚫ The median income for a household in the city was $33,751, and the median income for a family was $37,700. Males had a median income of $23,750 versus $15,179 for females. The ] for the city was $11,699. About 9.3% of families and 15.9% of the population were below the ], including 19.3% of those under age 18 and 10.5% of those age 65 or over.
⚫ The Pendergrass library currently houses a history book of the area and the Pendergrass Family.

⚫ The Pendergrass library currently houses a history book of the area and the Pendergrass family.

==Economy==
*] (1907), producer of specialty chemicals


==References== ==References==
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==External links==
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* {{cite web|title=Pendergrass Depot, August 4, 1908|url=http://dlg.galileo.usg.edu/vanga/photos/jac/jpg/jac011.jpg|website=Vanishing Georgia, Georgia Archives, Morrow, Georgia|publisher=Digital Library of Georgia|accessdate=10 October 2016}}


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City in Georgia, United States
Pendergrass, Georgia
City
Location in Jackson County and the state of GeorgiaLocation in Jackson County and the state of Georgia
Coordinates: 34°9′51″N 83°40′52″W / 34.16417°N 83.68111°W / 34.16417; -83.68111
CountryUnited States
StateGeorgia
CountyJackson
Area
 • Total3.43 sq mi (8.88 km)
 • Land3.38 sq mi (8.76 km)
 • Water0.04 sq mi (0.12 km)
Elevation863 ft (263 m)
Population
 • Total1,692
 • Density500.15/sq mi (193.10/km)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code30567
Area code706
FIPS code13-60032
GNIS feature ID0320353
Websitecityofpendergrass.com

Pendergrass is a city in Jackson County, Georgia, United States. The population was 1692 at the time of the 2020 census.

History

The town was chartered by an act of the Georgia Legislature on December 30, 1890. The community was named after J. B. Pendergrass, a local physician.

Geography

Pendergrass is located in northwestern Jackson County at 34°9′51″N 83°40′52″W / 34.16417°N 83.68111°W / 34.16417; -83.68111 (34.164223, -83.681047).

It is bordered to the southeast by Jefferson, the county seat, and to the northwest by Talmo. U.S. Route 129 passes through the northeast side of the city, leading northwest 14 miles (23 km) to Gainesville and southeast through Jefferson 24 miles (39 km) to Athens.

According to the United States Census Bureau, Pendergrass has a total area of 3.1 square miles (7.9 km), of which 0.04 square miles (0.1 km), or 1.48%, are water. The city is part of the Middle Oconee River watershed.

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
1900232—
19102393.0%
192027715.9%
1930224−19.1%
1940189−15.6%
19501890.0%
196021513.8%
197026724.2%
198030213.1%
1990298−1.3%
200043144.6%
2010422−2.1%
20201,692300.9%
U.S. Decennial Census

As of the census of 2000, there were 431 people, 156 households, and 117 families residing in the city. The population density was 212.8 inhabitants per square mile (82.2/km). There were 171 housing units at an average density of 84.4 per square mile (32.6/km). The racial makeup of the city was 98.14% White, 0.93% Native American, 0.46% from other races, and 0.46% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.18% of the population.

There were 156 households, out of which 30.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.1% were married couples living together, 11.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.0% were non-families. 17.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.76 and the average family size was 3.12.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 26.7% under the age of 18, 8.8% from 18 to 24, 28.3% from 25 to 44, 24.6% from 45 to 64, and 11.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 33 years. For every 100 females, there were 99.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.9 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $33,751, and the median income for a family was $37,700. Males had a median income of $23,750 versus $15,179 for females. The per capita income for the city was $11,699. About 9.3% of families and 15.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 19.3% of those under age 18 and 10.5% of those age 65 or over.

The Pendergrass library currently houses a history book of the area and the Pendergrass family.

Economy

References

  1. "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved December 18, 2021.
  2. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  3. "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  4. ^ "Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Census Summary File 1 (G001): Pendergrass town, Georgia". American Factfinder. U.S. Census Bureau. Archived from the original on February 13, 2020. Retrieved May 3, 2018.
  5. Eller, Austin (February 2, 2021). "Jackson County representative introduces bill to abolish Pendergrass". accesswdun.com. Retrieved February 4, 2021.
  6. Krakow, Kenneth K. (1975). Georgia Place-Names: Their History and Origins (PDF). Macon, GA: Winship Press. p. 173. ISBN 0-915430-00-2.
  7. "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
  8. "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.

External links

Municipalities and communities of Jackson County, Georgia, United States
County seat: Jefferson
Cities
Map of Georgia highlighting Jackson County
Towns
Unincorporated communities
Footnotes‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties
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