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Pendergrass, Georgia
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Location in Jackson County and the state of Georgia
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| Country | United States |
| State | Georgia |
| County | Jackson |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.43 sq mi (8.88 km2) |
| • Land | 3.38 sq mi (8.76 km2) |
| • Water | 0.04 sq mi (0.12 km2) |
| Elevation | 863 ft (263 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,692 |
| • Density | 500.15/sq mi (193.10/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
30567
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| Area code(s) | 706 |
| FIPS code | 13-60032 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0320353 |
Pendergrass is a city located in Jackson County, Georgia, in the United States. In 2020, the city had a population of 1,692 people. It is a growing community in the northeastern part of Georgia.
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History of Pendergrass
The town of Pendergrass officially became a city on December 30, 1890. This happened when the Georgia Legislature passed a special law, or "charter," for it. The community got its name from a local doctor, J. B. Pendergrass.
Geography and Location
Pendergrass is in the northwestern part of Jackson County. Its exact location is 34°9′51″N 83°40′52″W / 34.16417°N 83.68111°W.
The city is close to other towns. To its southeast is Jefferson, which is the main city of Jackson County. To the northwest, you'll find Talmo. A major road, U.S. Route 129, runs near Pendergrass. This road can take you about 14 miles (22 km) northwest to Gainesville. If you head southeast through Jefferson, it's about 24 miles (39 km) to Athens.
Pendergrass covers a total area of about 3.43 square miles (8.88 square kilometers). Most of this area is land. A small part, about 0.04 square miles (0.12 square kilometers), is water. The city is part of the Middle Oconee River area, meaning its water flows into that river system.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 232 | — | |
| 1910 | 239 | 3.0% | |
| 1920 | 277 | 15.9% | |
| 1930 | 224 | −19.1% | |
| 1940 | 189 | −15.6% | |
| 1950 | 189 | 0.0% | |
| 1960 | 215 | 13.8% | |
| 1970 | 267 | 24.2% | |
| 1980 | 302 | 13.1% | |
| 1990 | 298 | −1.3% | |
| 2000 | 431 | 44.6% | |
| 2010 | 422 | −2.1% | |
| 2020 | 1,692 | 300.9% | |
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The population of Pendergrass has changed a lot over the years. In 1900, only 232 people lived there. By 2020, the population had grown to 1,692. This shows a big increase, especially in recent decades.
In 2000, there were 431 people living in Pendergrass. Most residents were White, with smaller numbers of people from other backgrounds. About 4% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
The city had 156 households in 2000. Many of these were families, with about 30% having children under 18 living at home. The average household had about 2.76 people.
The people in Pendergrass are of different ages. In 2000, about 26% were under 18, and about 11% were 65 or older. The average age of residents was 33 years old.
The Pendergrass library has a special book about the history of the area and the Pendergrass family.
Economy and Businesses
One important business in Pendergrass is The Seydel Companies, Inc.. This company started in 1907. They make special chemicals used in different industries.
See also
In Spanish: Pendergrass (Georgia) para niños
