Panthersville, Georgia facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Panthersville, Georgia
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The Barack H. Obama Elementary Magnet School of Technology in Panthersville
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Location in DeKalb County and the state of Georgia
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 Panthersville, Georgia
Location in Metro Atlanta
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| Country | United States |
| State | Georgia |
| County | DeKalb |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.69 sq mi (9.55 km2) |
| • Land | 3.67 sq mi (9.50 km2) |
| • Water | 0.02 sq mi (0.05 km2) |
| Elevation | 889 ft (271 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 11,237 |
| • Density | 3,064.36/sq mi (1,183.14/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| FIPS code | 13-59080 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0332600 |
Panthersville is a community in DeKalb County, Georgia, in the United States. It's a place where people live that isn't officially a city, but it's counted for the census. In 2020, about 11,237 people called Panthersville home. This was an increase from 9,749 people in 2010.
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A Look Back at Panthersville's History
Panthersville likely got its name from a group of Cherokee Native Americans.
Where is Panthersville Located?
Panthersville is located at 33°42′20″N 84°16′43″W / 33.70556°N 84.27861°W. This means it's about 33 degrees north and 84 degrees west on a map.
Nearby Communities
To the north of Panthersville, you'll find the community of Candler-McAfee. To the west, there's Gresham Park.
Size of the Area
The community covers an area of about 3.7 square miles (9.5 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a very small part being water.
Who Lives in Panthersville?
According to the 2020 United States census, there were 11,237 people living in Panthersville. There were over 4,000 households and more than 2,200 families.
Population Changes Over Time
Panthersville was first counted as a special census area in 1980. The population has changed over the years. In 2020, the largest group of residents were Black or African American, making up about 90% of the population. Other groups, including White, Native American, Asian, and people of mixed races, also live in Panthersville. About 2.7% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
What's Important in Panthersville's Economy?
Panthersville is home to a big shopping center called the Gallery at South DeKalb. This mall used to be known as South DeKalb Mall. It has a large Macy's department store. Other parts of the mall now have different independent stores.
Key Organizations
The community also hosts the main office for the Georgia Bureau of Investigation. This is a state agency that helps solve crimes. Panthersville is also where the Georgia Regional Hospital is located, which is a state hospital for mental health care.
Schools in Panthersville
Students in Panthersville attend schools that are part of the DeKalb County Public Schools system.
Elementary Schools
- Barack H. Obama EMST (located in Panthersville)
- Flat Shoals (located in Panthersville)
- Columbia (located outside Panthersville)
Middle Schools
- Ronald E. McNair (most students attend here)
- Columbia (some students attend here)
Both middle schools are located outside of Panthersville.
High Schools
- Ronald E. McNair High School (most students attend here)
- Columbia High School (some students attend here)
Both high schools are located outside of Panthersville.
Images for kids
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Communities bordering eastern Atlanta
See also
In Spanish: Panthersville para niños
