Elberton, Georgia
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Elberton is the largest city located in Elbert County, Georgia. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 4,743. However, the City of Elberton estimates its current population at 6,000. The city is the county seat of Elbert CountyTemplate:GR and serves as one of the industrial centers of rural Northeast Georgia. Founded in 1803, Elberton is known around the globe as the "Granite Capital of the World."
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Geography
Image:GAMap-doton-Elberton.PNG Elberton is located at 34°6'35" North, 82°51'56" West (34.109628, -82.865669)Template:GR. if any one can edit, how good is this data According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 10.4 km² (4.0 mi²). 10.4 km² (4.0 mi²) of it is land and 0.1 km² (0.04 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 0.50% water.
Demographics
As of the censusTemplate:GR of 2000, there were 4,743 people, 1,985 households, and 1,274 families residing in the city. The population density was 456.7/km² (1,183.4/mi²). There were 2,265 housing units at an average density of 218.1/km² (565.1/mi²). The racial makeup of the city was 59.33% White, 37.99% African American, 0.19% Native American, 0.61% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 1.33% from other races, and 0.55% from two or more races. 2.21% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There were 1,985 households out of which 29.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 37.9% were married couples living together, 21.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 35.8% were non-families. 32.9% of all households were made up of individuals and 18.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.35 and the average family size was 2.96.
In the city the population was spread out with 26.5% under the age of 18, 8.7% from 18 to 24, 25.7% from 25 to 44, 20.3% from 45 to 64, and 18.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females there were 82.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 76.4 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $23,246, and the median income for a family was $31,154. Males had a median income of $29,277 versus $19,470 for females. The per capita income for the city was $15,486. 24.5% of the population and 21.3% of families were below the poverty line. 34.3% of those under the age of 18 and 22.0% of those 65 and older were living below the poverty line.
Income statistics are somewhat skewed, however, by an odd distribution of wealth in Elberton and Elbert County. The granite industry creates a large upper-middle/upper class and a large lower class, with a relatively small middle class. Overall, Elbert County is fairly wealthy, though its per capita income is low and poverty level is high.
Granite
Elberton is known around the globe as the "Granite Capital of the World," annually producing more granite monuments than any other city in the world. Several granite monuments, including the Georgia Guidestones, are located in or near Elberton. For more information on Elberton's granite industry, see the Elberton Granite Association website.
Elberton's famed Granite Bowl has been recognized on multiple occasions as one of America's most unique high school football stadiums. The venue seats 20,000 and features the former Sanford Stadium (University of Georgia) scoreboard. The size of the venue, combined with the historical success of the Elbert County football program, creates an atmosphere like few others in high school football.
Southeastern Power
Since 1950, Elberton has served as the headquarters of the Southeastern Power Administration, a division of the United States Department of Energy. The authority markets power generated by the United States Corps of Engineers across the southern United States.