Tallapoosa, Georgia

Tallapoosa, Georgia
Talwa Posa
City

Downtown Tallapoosa

Location in Haralson County and the state of Georgia
Coordinates: 33°45′N 85°17′W / 33.750°N 85.283°W / 33.750; -85.283Coordinates: 33°45′N 85°17′W / 33.750°N 85.283°W / 33.750; -85.283
Country United States
State Georgia
County Haralson
Government
 • Mayor William "Pete" Bridges
 • City Manager Philip Eidson
Area
 • Total 10.05 sq mi (26.04 km2)
 • Land 10.03 sq mi (25.97 km2)
 • Water 0.03 sq mi (0.07 km2)
Elevation 1,138 ft (347 m)
Population (2010)
 • Total 3,170
 • Estimate (2016)[1] 3,187
 • Density 316/sq mi (122.1/km2)
Time zone Eastern (EST) (UTC-5)
 • Summer (DST) EDT (UTC-4)
ZIP code 30176
Area code(s) 770
FIPS code 13-75300[2]
GNIS feature ID 0323891[3]
Website tallapoosaga.gov

Tallapoosa /tæləˈpuːsə/ is a city in Haralson County, Georgia, United States. The population was 3,170 at the 2010 census,[4] up from 2,789 at the 2000 census.

Geography

Tallapoosa, incorporated in 1860,[5] is located in Haralson County, in northwest Georgia, approximately 55 miles (89 km) west of Atlanta, 4 miles (6 km) north of Interstate 20, and 4 miles east of the Alabama state line. Its geographic coordinates are 33°45′N 85°17′W / 33.750°N 85.283°W / 33.750; -85.283 (33.7437, -85.2879).[6]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 10.0 square miles (26.0 km2), of which 0.03 square miles (0.07 km2), or 0.27%, are water.[4]

The Scientific American issue of May 31, 1890, featured a glowing cover story on Tallapoosa, with many illustrations.

Demographics

Historical population
Census Pop. %±
188052—
18901,6993,167.3%
19002,12825.3%
19102,117−0.5%
19202,71928.4%
19302,417−11.1%
19402,338−3.3%
19502,82620.9%
19602,744−2.9%
19702,8965.5%
19802,647−8.6%
19902,8056.0%
20002,789−0.6%
20103,17013.7%
Est. 20163,187[1]0.5%
U.S. Decennial Census[7]

As of the census[2] of 2000, there were 2,789 people, 1,187 households, and 764 families residing in the city. The population density was 375.6 people per square mile (144.9/km²). There were 1,334 housing units at an average density of 179.7 per square mile (69.3/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 91.18% White, 6.63% African American, 0.22% Native American, 0.90% Asian, 0.07% from other races, and 1.00% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.32% of the population.

There were 1,187 households out of which 28.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.3% were married couples living together, 14.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 35.6% were non-families. 32.3% of all households were made up of individuals and 16.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.34 and the average family size was 2.95.

In the city, the population was spread out with 24.7% under the age of 18, 7.5% from 18 to 24, 26.2% from 25 to 44, 23.8% from 45 to 64, and 17.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 81.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 79.6 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $29,938, and the median income for a family was $37,401. Males had a median income of $34,102 versus $21,130 for females. The per capita income for the city was $15,302. About 12.8% of families and 19.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 25.0% of those under age 18 and 26.9% of those age 65 or over.

Parks and recreation

Tallapoosa City Hall

Tallapoosa is home to recreational and cultural opportunities for residents and visitors.

The following are listed by the city:[8]

The Tallapoosa Historical Society keeps the multiregional history of the city alive through publications, fairs, performances and meetings.

References

  1. 1 2 "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". Retrieved June 9, 2017.
  2. 1 2 "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  3. ↑ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  4. 1 2 "Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (G001): Tallapoosa city, Georgia". American Factfinder. U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved May 17, 2017.
  5. ↑ Hellmann, Paul T. (May 13, 2013). Historical Gazetteer of the United States. Routledge. p. 249. Retrieved 30 November 2013.
  6. ↑ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
  7. ↑ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  8. ↑ City of Tallapoosa Parks and Recreation, accessed 8 January 2008
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