McCaysville, Georgia facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
McCaysville, Georgia
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McCaysville city hall
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Location in Fannin County and the state of Georgia
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| Country | United States | ||
| State | Georgia | ||
| County | Fannin | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 1.54 sq mi (4.00 km2) | ||
| • Land | 1.50 sq mi (3.90 km2) | ||
| • Water | 0.04 sq mi (0.10 km2) | ||
| Elevation | 1,460 ft (450 m) | ||
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 1,149 | ||
| • Density | 763.46/sq mi (294.80/km2) | ||
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) | ||
| ZIP code |
30555
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| Area code(s) | Area codes 706 | ||
| FIPS code | 13-48428 | ||
| GNIS feature ID | 0328732 | ||
| Website | http://cityofmccaysvillega.gov | ||
McCaysville is a city in Fannin County, Georgia, United States. The population was 1,149 at the 2020 census. It is the second largest city in Fannin County after Blue Ridge.
History
Prior to European colonization, the area that is now McCaysville was inhabited by the Cherokee people and other Indigenous peoples for thousands of years.
The town is also the center of an adoption scandal.
Geography
McCaysville is located along the northern border of Fannin County and the state of Georgia at 34°58′54″N 84°22′13″W / 34.98167°N 84.37028°W (34.981534, -84.370293). It is bordered to the north by its twin city of Copperhill, Tennessee. The two are situated as a single town along a river, known as the Toccoa River in Georgia and the Ocoee River in Tennessee. The change takes place in the middle of town at the state line, which runs diagonally relative to the street grid, which is aligned with the river rather than the border. The boundary also means that the McCaysville side is in area code 706, while the Copperhill side is in area code 423.
The main street through town is Georgia 60 (Toccoa Avenue) and Tennessee 68 (Ocoee Street). SR 60 leads southeast 8 miles (13 km) to Mineral Bluff, Georgia, while SR 68 leads north 4 miles (6 km) to Ducktown, Tennessee. Georgia State Route 5 crosses the Toccoa River and leads south 11 miles (18 km) to Blue Ridge, the Fannin County seat.
According to the United States Census Bureau, McCaysville has a total area of 1.60 square miles (4.15 km2), of which 1.55 square miles (4.02 km2) is land and 0.05 square miles (0.13 km2), or 3.17%, is water.
In the early morning hours of February 16, 1990, a massive flood struck the towns.
Climate
McCaysville's weather is temperate due to its elevation and location in the southern Appalachians. Summers are warm with average highs in the middle 80s and lows in the lower 60s. Winters are cool with average highs in the 40s and average lows in the 20s. Rainfall is abundant with the yearly average approaching 67 inches and occurring on 127 days. Snowfall usually occurs on several occasions during the winter months and can range from a light dusting to the occasional significant storm. The most significant snow storm to hit the area occurred March 12–14, 1993, when the area received approximately 40 inches in what eastern seaboard residents often refer to as "the storm of the century". The average first frost occurs in mid-October with the average last frost occurring in late April.
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 1,253 | — | |
| 1920 | 2,166 | 72.9% | |
| 1930 | 1,969 | −9.1% | |
| 1940 | 1,832 | −7.0% | |
| 1950 | 2,067 | 12.8% | |
| 1960 | 1,871 | −9.5% | |
| 1970 | 1,619 | −13.5% | |
| 1980 | 1,219 | −24.7% | |
| 1990 | 1,065 | −12.6% | |
| 2000 | 1,071 | 0.6% | |
| 2010 | 1,056 | −1.4% | |
| 2020 | 1,149 | 8.8% | |
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2020 census
| Race | Num. | Perc. |
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| White (non-Hispanic) | 1,019 | 88.69% |
| Native American | 2 | 0.17% |
| Asian | 4 | 0.35% |
| Other/Mixed | 74 | 6.44% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 50 | 4.35% |
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 1,149 people, 605 households, and 320 families residing in the city.
2010 census
As of the 2010 United States Census, there were 1,056 people living in the city. The racial makeup of the city was 97.8% White, 0.2% Black, 0.6% Asian and 0.6% from two or more races. 0.9% were Hispanic or Latino of any race.
Notable person
- Joe Tipton, Major League Baseball catcher
See also
In Spanish: McCaysville para niños
