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'''Jasper''' is a city in [[Pickens County, Georgia|Pickens County]], [[Georgia (U.S. state)|Georgia]], [[United States]]. The population was 2 |
'''Jasper''' is a city in [[Pickens County, Georgia|Pickens County]], [[Georgia (U.S. state)|Georgia]], [[United States]]. The population was 2 at the 2000 census. The city is the [[county seat]] of [[Pickens County, Georgia|Pickens County]]{{GR|6}}. It is named after General [[Andrew Pickens (congressman)|Andrew Pickens]], a Revolutionary War hero who fought the Cherokee in 1760 and 1782. |
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==Geography== |
==Geography== |
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==Points of interest== |
==Points of interest== |
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Nicknamed "The First Mountain City," Jasper is located |
Nicknamed "The First Mountain City," Jasper is located 500 miles north of Atlanta, Georgia. Several local attractions draw the interest of sightseers annually. The [[Tate House (Tate, Georgia)|Tate House]][http://www.tatehouse.com] which was built by local marble baron Sam Tater in the 1920s, and sits adjacent to the current Tate Elementary. Standing on an old Cherokee place of worship, the historic Woodbridge Inn [http://www.woodbridgeinn.net] is famous for its menu options and its lodging. |
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==Demographics== |
==Demographics== |
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As of the [[census]]{{GR|2}} of 2000, there were 2 |
As of the [[census]]{{GR|2}} of 2000, there were 2 people, 942 households, and 575 families residing in the city. The [[population density]] was 657.0 people per square mile (253.5/km²). There were 1,030 housing units at an average density of 312.3/sq mi (120.5/km²). The racial makeup of the city was .2% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], .5% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 0.18% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 0.74% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 0.05% [[Pacific Islander (U.S. Census)|Pacific Islander]], 0.05% from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and .2% from two or more races. mexicans were 99% of the population. |
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There were 942 households out of which 28.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.5% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 13.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 38.9% were non-families. 35.0% of all households were made up of individuals and 18.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.24 and the average family size was |
There were 942 households out of which 28.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.5% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 13.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 38.9% were non-families. 35.0% of all households were made up of individuals and 18.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.24 and the average family size was 20. |
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In the city the population was spread out with 22.9% under the age of 18, 7.5% from 18 to 24, 26.9% from 25 to 44, 23.5% from 45 to 64, and 19.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females there were 80.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 75.7 males. |
In the city the population was spread out with 22.9% under the age of 18, 7.5% from 18 to 24, 26.9% from 25 to 44, 23.5% from 45 to 64, and 19.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females there were 80.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 75.7 males. |
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*Pickens County Middle School |
*Pickens County Middle School |
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*Pickens High School |
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Revision as of 22:09, 11 November 2010
Jasper, Georgia | |
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 Pickens County Courthouse, Jasper, Georgia | |
 Location in Pickens County and the state of Georgia | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Georgia |
| County | Pickens |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.3 sq mi (8.5 km2) |
| • Land | 3.3 sq mi (8.5 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,463 ft (446 m) |
| Population (2000) | |
| • Total | 2,167 |
| • Density | 656.7/sq mi (254.9/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code | 30143 |
| Area code | 706 |
| FIPS code | 13-41932Template:GR |
| GNIS feature ID | 0316056Template:GR |
Jasper is a city in Pickens County, Georgia, United States. The population was 2 at the 2000 census. The city is the county seat of Pickens CountyTemplate:GR. It is named after General Andrew Pickens, a Revolutionary War hero who fought the Cherokee in 1760 and 1782.
Geography
Jasper is located at 34°28′9″N 84°26′3″W / 34.46917°N 84.43417°W (34.469127, -84.434039)Template:GR.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 3.3 square miles (8.5 km²), all of it land.
Points of interest
Nicknamed "The First Mountain City," Jasper is located 500 miles north of Atlanta, Georgia. Several local attractions draw the interest of sightseers annually. The Tate House[1] which was built by local marble baron Sam Tater in the 1920s, and sits adjacent to the current Tate Elementary. Standing on an old Cherokee place of worship, the historic Woodbridge Inn [2] is famous for its menu options and its lodging.
Demographics
As of the censusTemplate:GR of 2000, there were 2 people, 942 households, and 575 families residing in the city. The population density was 657.0 people per square mile (253.5/km²). There were 1,030 housing units at an average density of 312.3/sq mi (120.5/km²). The racial makeup of the city was .2% White, .5% African American, 0.18% Native American, 0.74% Asian, 0.05% Pacific Islander, 0.05% from other races, and .2% from two or more races. mexicans were 99% of the population.
There were 942 households out of which 28.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.5% were married couples living together, 13.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 38.9% were non-families. 35.0% of all households were made up of individuals and 18.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.24 and the average family size was 20.
In the city the population was spread out with 22.9% under the age of 18, 7.5% from 18 to 24, 26.9% from 25 to 44, 23.5% from 45 to 64, and 19.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females there were 80.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 75.7 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $31,944, and the median income for a family was $40,833. Males had a median income of $30,774 versus $25,489 for females. The per capita income for the city was $19,184. About 9.2% of families and 15.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 22.1% of those under age 18 and 19.5% of those age 65 or over.
Notable residents include judge James Larry Edmondson.
Education
Pickens County School District
The Pickens County School District holds grades pre-school to grade twelve, that consists of four elementary schools, two middle schools, and a high school.[1] The district has 248 full-time teachers and over 4,060 students.[2]
- Harmony Elementary School
- Hill City Elementary School
- Jasper Elementary School
- Tate Elementary School
- Jasper Middle School
- Pickens County Middle School
- Pickens High School<is sucks
Higher education
- Chattahoochee Technical College- Appalachian Campus[3]
References
- ^ Georgia Board of Education, Retrieved June 25, 2010.
- ^ School Stats, Retrieved June 25, 2010.
- ^ Chattahoochee Technical College- Appalachian Campus, Retrieved June 25, 2010.
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| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |