Attapulgus, Georgia
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Attapulgus is a city located in Decatur County, Georgia. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 492.
The town's name is an Indian word meaning "Dogwood"; due to the abundance of attapulgite, which makes up the clay soil throughout much of the Southeast, the mineral was named after the town.
Geography
Image:GAMap-doton-Attapulgus.PNG Attapulgus is located at 30°44'54" North, 84°29'2" West (30.748243, -84.483810)Template:GR.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 2.1 km² (0.8 mi²). 2.1 km² (0.8 mi²) of it is land and none of it is covered by water.
Demographics
As of the censusTemplate:GR of 2000, there were 492 people, 179 households, and 129 families residing in the city. The population density was 237.5/km² (617.6/mi²). There were 196 housing units at an average density of 94.6/km² (246.0/mi²). The racial makeup of the city was 43.09% White, 50.00% African American, 0.41% Native American, 0.00% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 4.07% from other races, and 2.44% from two or more races. 7.93% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There were 179 households out of which 31.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.2% were married couples living together, 16.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.4% were non-families. 25.7% of all households were made up of individuals and 11.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.75 and the average family size was 3.29.
In the city the population was spread out with 28.7% under the age of 18, 9.1% from 18 to 24, 27.4% from 25 to 44, 20.3% from 45 to 64, and 14.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females there were 98.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 86.7 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $25,625, and the median income for a family was $29,167. Males had a median income of $23,750 versus $16,477 for females. The per capita income for the city was $11,204. 26.0% of the population and 16.7% of families were below the poverty line. 45.9% of those under the age of 18 and 12.7% of those 65 and older were living below the poverty line.