Pearson, Georgia facts for kids
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Pearson, Georgia
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Pearson City Hall and Police Department
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| Motto(s):
Visit for a day, or stay for a lifetime
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Location in Atkinson County and the state of Georgia
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| Country | United States |
| State | Georgia |
| County | Atkinson |
| Incorporated (city) | Dec. 27, 1890 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.36 sq mi (8.71 km2) |
| • Land | 3.35 sq mi (8.68 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km2) |
| Elevation | 203 ft (62 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,821 |
| • Density | 543.26/sq mi (209.73/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
31642
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| Area code(s) | 912 |
| FIPS code | 13-59808 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0332626 |
Pearson is a city in Atkinson County, Georgia, United States. The population was 2,117 at the 2010 census. The city is the county seat of Atkinson County.
History
Pearson was founded in 1875 as a depot on the Brunswick and Western Railroad. It was incorporated as a town in 1890 and in 1916 as a city. The community was named after Benajah Pearson, a veteran of the Second Seminole War.
Geography
Pearson is located at 31°17′54″N 82°51′10″W / 31.29833°N 82.85278°W (31.298368, -82.852827).
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 3.4 square miles (8.7 km2), of which 0.0077 square miles (0.02 km2), or 0.28%, is water.
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 336 | — | |
| 1910 | 558 | 66.1% | |
| 1920 | 792 | 41.9% | |
| 1930 | 712 | −10.1% | |
| 1940 | 1,057 | 48.5% | |
| 1950 | 1,402 | 32.6% | |
| 1960 | 1,615 | 15.2% | |
| 1970 | 1,700 | 5.3% | |
| 1980 | 1,827 | 7.5% | |
| 1990 | 1,714 | −6.2% | |
| 2000 | 1,805 | 5.3% | |
| 2010 | 2,117 | 17.3% | |
| 2020 | 1,821 | −14.0% | |
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2020 census
| Race | Num. | Perc. |
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| White (non-Hispanic) | 533 | 29.27% |
| Black or African American (non-Hispanic) | 553 | 30.37% |
| Native American | 4 | 0.22% |
| Asian | 8 | 0.44% |
| Pacific Islander | 2 | 0.11% |
| Other/Mixed | 40 | 2.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 681 | 37.4% |
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 1,821 people, 674 households, and 426 families residing in the city.
Education
Atkinson County students in K-12 grades are in the Atkinson County School District, which consists of a two elementary schools (each includes a pre-school program) and a high school. The district has 102 full-time teachers and over 1,648 students.
- Pearson Elementary School
- Willacoochee Elementary School
- Atkinson County Middle School
- Atkinson County High School
Notable people
- Tyreek Hill, NFL player, played in the 2021 Superbowl
See also
In Spanish: Pearson (Georgia) para niños
