Emerson, Georgia facts for kids
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Emerson, Georgia
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Emerson City Hall
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Location in Bartow County and the state of Georgia
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| Country | United States | ||
| State | Georgia | ||
| County | Bartow | ||
| Incorporated (city) | January 1, 1889 | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 8.63 sq mi (22.36 km2) | ||
| • Land | 8.63 sq mi (22.36 km2) | ||
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km2) | ||
| Elevation | 833 ft (254 m) | ||
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 1,415 | ||
| • Density | 163.94/sq mi (63.30/km2) | ||
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) | ||
| ZIP code |
30137
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| Area code(s) | 770/678/470 | ||
| FIPS code | 13-27344 | ||
| GNIS feature ID | 0331660 | ||
Emerson is a city in far southern Bartow County, Georgia, United States, on highways US-41/GA-3, GA-293, and I-75 (via exits 283 and 285). The population was 1,470 at the 2010 census, an increase of 34% over the 2000 count of 1,092.
Emerson is a gateway to Red Top Mountain State Park, a Georgia state park, which is surrounded by Lake Allatoona.
History
Emerson was incorporated in 1889, and named for Joseph Emerson Brown, the 42nd Governor of Georgia.
Geography
Emerson is located at 34°7′52″N 84°45′10″W / 34.13111°N 84.75278°W (34.131185, -84.752867).
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 7.32 square miles (18.95 km2), of which 7.30 square miles (18.91 km2) is land and 0.015 square miles (0.04 km2), or 0.22%, is water.
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 200 | — | |
| 1890 | 437 | 118.5% | |
| 1900 | 581 | 33.0% | |
| 1910 | 659 | 13.4% | |
| 1920 | 632 | −4.1% | |
| 1930 | 657 | 4.0% | |
| 1940 | 1,497 | 127.9% | |
| 1950 | 1,527 | 2.0% | |
| 1960 | 1,320 | −13.6% | |
| 1970 | 1,326 | 0.5% | |
| 1980 | 1,507 | 13.7% | |
| 1990 | 1,178 | −21.8% | |
| 2000 | 1,092 | −7.3% | |
| 2010 | 1,470 | 34.6% | |
| 2020 | 1,415 | −3.7% | |
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2020 census
| Race | Num. | Perc. |
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| White (non-Hispanic) | 1,022 | 72.23% |
| Black or African American (non-Hispanic) | 98 | 6.93% |
| Native American | 8 | 0.57% |
| Asian | 20 | 1.41% |
| Pacific Islander | 1 | 0.07% |
| Other/Mixed | 62 | 4.38% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 204 | 14.42% |
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 1,415 people, 629 households, and 469 families residing in the city.
Film and television
Emerson has served as the backdrop for many film and television production scenes. The television mini-series Manhunt: Unabomber was filmed in Emerson along with portions of the film The 5th Wave. Old Alabama Road in Emerson has appeared in several Fast & Furious movies.
Schools
Emerson is home to three schools:
- Emerson Elementary School
- Red Top Middle School
- Excel Christian Academy
See also
In Spanish: Emerson (Georgia) para niños
