Hapeville, Georgia facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Hapeville, Georgia
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Downtown Hapeville
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Location in Fulton County and the state of Georgia
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 Hapeville, Georgia
Location in Georgia (U.S. state)
Hapeville, Georgia
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
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| State |  Georgia |
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| County | Fulton | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 2.41 sq mi (6.23 km2) | ||
| • Land | 2.41 sq mi (6.23 km2) | ||
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) | ||
| Elevation | 984 ft (300 m) | ||
| Population
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| • Total | 6,553 | ||
| • Density | 2,723.61/sq mi (1,051.59/km2) | ||
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) | ||
| ZIP code |
30354
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| Area code(s) | 404 | ||
| FIPS code | 13-36472 | ||
| GNIS feature ID | 2403795 | ||
Hapeville is a city in Fulton County, Georgia, United States. It was established in 1891. In 2020, about 6,553 people lived there. This was a small increase from 2010.
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What's in a Name?
Hapeville is named after Dr. Samuel Hape. He was one of the first landowners in the area. He also became the city's first mayor. Dr. Hape and his family are buried in Oakland Cemetery in Atlanta.
A Look at Hapeville's Past
Early Growth and Changes
In the 1950s and 1960s, Hapeville was a busy place. It was part of the "Tri-City" area with East Point and College Park. Many families lived there. The city had four elementary schools and one high school.
Over the next 40 years, Hapeville became more industrial. It was seen as a less lively area.
Modern Revival and New Life
Since 2005, Hapeville has changed a lot. It has become a more popular place to live. Young professionals are moving to Hapeville. They like its historic neighborhoods. These areas are also close to downtown Atlanta.
Many new homes have been built. These include single-family houses, townhomes, and nice apartments. This new growth has helped the historic downtown area. It is now much more active.
Art and History in Hapeville
Hapeville has also become a home for artists. The Hapeville Arts Alliance was formed. This group helps create an artist colony in the city. The Hapeville Historic District is also important. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This means it is a special place for history.
Important Businesses and Landmarks
From 1947 to 2006, Hapeville was home to a Ford car factory. This factory made the Ford Taurus car. Now, there are plans for a new project there. It will be called Aerotropolis Atlanta. This area is next to Atlanta Airport.
Hapeville is also famous for the Dwarf House. This was the very first Chick-fil-A restaurant. It was rebuilt and made much bigger in 2021. This is the fourth version of the original restaurant.
Parts of the Porsche North American Headquarters are also in Hapeville. The main Porsche building is in Atlanta. But Hapeville has the Porsche Classic Cars Restoration Facility. It also has the Porsche Service Center. Some parts of the Porsche Experience track are here too.
Where is Hapeville?
Hapeville is located in Fulton County. The city covers about 2.4 square miles (6.2 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
How Many People Live Here?
Population Growth Over Time
The population of Hapeville has changed over the years. Here is a look at how many people have lived in the city:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 79 | — | |
| 1900 | 545 | — | |
| 1910 | 864 | 58.5% | |
| 1920 | 1,631 | 88.8% | |
| 1930 | 4,224 | 159.0% | |
| 1940 | 5,059 | 19.8% | |
| 1950 | 8,560 | 69.2% | |
| 1960 | 10,082 | 17.8% | |
| 1970 | 9,567 | −5.1% | |
| 1980 | 6,166 | −35.5% | |
| 1990 | 5,483 | −11.1% | |
| 2000 | 6,180 | 12.7% | |
| 2010 | 6,373 | 3.1% | |
| 2020 | 6,553 | 2.8% | |
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Who Lives in Hapeville?
In 2020, there were 6,553 people living in Hapeville. These people lived in 2,780 households. About 1,078 of these were families.
Here is a breakdown of the different groups of people in Hapeville in 2020:
| Race | Num. | Perc. |
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| Black or African American (non-Hispanic) | 2,339 | 35.69% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2,066 | 31.53% |
| White (non-Hispanic) | 1,574 | 24.02% |
| Other/Mixed | 285 | 4.35% |
| Asian | 262 | 4.0% |
| Native American | 24 | 0.37% |
| Pacific Islander | 3 | 0.05% |
Hapeville's Economy
Korean Air Cargo has its U.S. headquarters in Hapeville. It is located near the Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport.
Schools and Libraries
Public Schools
Hapeville is part of the Fulton County Schools system. Students in Hapeville go to Hapeville Elementary School. They then attend Paul D. West Middle School in East Point. For high school, students go to Tri-Cities High School, also in East Point. Hapeville Charter Middle School is also located in Hapeville.
Private Schools
St. John the Evangelist Catholic School is a private school in Hapeville. It is part of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Atlanta.
Public Library
The Atlanta-Fulton Public Library System has a branch in Hapeville. It is called the Hapeville Branch.
Famous People from Hapeville
- Comedian Jeff Foxworthy grew up in Hapeville. He graduated from Hapeville High School.
- Educator and politician Hank Huckaby was also raised in Hapeville.
Images for kids
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Downtown Hapeville
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Hapeville Depot
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Banner downtown
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Historic Christ Church (1895)
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Historic Christ Church (1895)
See also
In Spanish: Hapeville para niños
