Porterdale, Georgia facts for kids
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Porterdale, Georgia
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Porterdale Mill
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Location in Newton County and the state of Georgia
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| Country | United States | ||
| State | Georgia | ||
| County | Newton | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 2.43 sq mi (6.29 km2) | ||
| • Land | 2.38 sq mi (6.16 km2) | ||
| • Water | 0.05 sq mi (0.13 km2) | ||
| Elevation | 699 ft (213 m) | ||
| Population
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| • Total | 1,799 | ||
| • Density | 756.20/sq mi (292.02/km2) | ||
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) | ||
| ZIP code |
30014
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| Area code(s) | 770 | ||
| FIPS code | 13-62244 | ||
| GNIS feature ID | 0332738 | ||
| Website | Porterdale, Georgia Website | ||
Porterdale is a town located in Newton County, Georgia, in the United States. In 2020, about 1,799 people lived there.
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History of Porterdale
Porterdale officially became a town on March 10, 1917. It was named after Oliver S. Porter. He was a local owner of a mill, which is a factory that makes things like textiles.
Geography of Porterdale
Porterdale is located in the state of Georgia. The town covers a total area of about 6.29 square kilometers (2.43 square miles). Most of this area is land.
People Living in Porterdale
This section tells us about the people who live in Porterdale.
Population Changes Over Time
The number of people living in Porterdale has changed through the years.
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1920 | 2,880 | — | |
| 1930 | 3,002 | 4.2% | |
| 1940 | 3,116 | 3.8% | |
| 1950 | 3,207 | 2.9% | |
| 1960 | 2,365 | −26.3% | |
| 1970 | 1,773 | −25.0% | |
| 1980 | 1,451 | −18.2% | |
| 1990 | 1,278 | −11.9% | |
| 2000 | 1,281 | 0.2% | |
| 2010 | 1,429 | 11.6% | |
| 2020 | 1,799 | 25.9% | |
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Who Lives in Porterdale?
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 1,799 people living in the town. There were 667 households, which are groups of people living together.
Here is a look at the different groups of people in Porterdale in 2020:
- About 54.25% of the people were White (not Hispanic).
- About 34.3% were Black or African American (not Hispanic).
- A small number of people were Native American or Asian.
- About 6.23% of the people were from other or mixed racial backgrounds.
- About 4.22% of the people were Hispanic or Latino.
Important Roads in Porterdale
The main road that goes through Porterdale is Georgia State Route 81.
Georgia State Route 81
Famous People from Porterdale
Some notable people were born in Porterdale:
- Robert C. Blankenship: He was honored with the Dutch Military Order of William. This award is like the Congressional Medal of Honor in the United States. He received it for his bravery during Operation Market Garden in World War II.
- Raymond Moody: He is a psychologist and author. He is famous for creating the term "near-death experience."
See also
In Spanish: Porterdale para niños
