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Carrollton, Georgia

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Carrollton is a city in Carroll County, Georgia, United States. The population was 19,843 at the 2000 Census. Census Estimates of 2005 indicate a population of 21,837. The city is the county seat of Carroll County^GR6.

Panoramic of Carrollton circa 1912 (60KB)

The Sacred Harp Publishing Company and Sacred Harp Museum are located in Carrollton.

Carrollton is also the home of the University of West Georgia (External Link).

1 Geography
2 Demographics
3 Parks and Recreation
4 Dining and Entertainment
- 4.1 External links

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Geography

Carrollton is located at 33°34'51?N, 85°4'36?W (33.580912, -85.076704)^GR1.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 53.6 km² (20.7 mi²). 52.2 km² (20.2 mi²) of it is land and 1.3 km² (0.5 mi²) of it (2.51%) is water.

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Demographics

Topographic Map of Carrollton (84KB)

As of the census^GR2 of 2000, there were 19,843 people, 7,121 households, and 3,966 families residing in the city. The population density was 379.8/km² (983.7/mi²). There were 7,577 housing units at an average density of 145.0/km² (375.6/mi²). The racial makeup of the city was 62.49% White, 31.16% African American, 0.22% Native American, 1.26% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 2.88% from other races, and 1.98% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 5.64% of the population.

There were 7,121 households out of which 27.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 35.0% were married couples living together, 16.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 44.3% were non-families. 32.1% of all households were made up of individuals and 10.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.37 and the average family size was 3.01.

In the city the population was spread out with 20.6% under the age of 18, 27.0% from 18 to 24, 26.0% from 25 to 44, 15.1% from 45 to 64, and 11.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 26 years. For every 100 females there were 87.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 83.7 males.

Satellite Image of Carrollton (98KB)

The median income for a household in the city was $27,559, and the median income for a family was $39,143. Males had a median income of $30,600 versus $23,224 for females. The per capita income for the city was $16,803. About 15.5% of families and 23.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 26.7% of those under age 18 and 17.0% of those age 65 or over.

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Parks and Recreation

For outdoor recreation, several parks are located near Carrollton. John Tanner State Park has a lake with a beach and swimming area, walking or running track, and camping. Another local favorite is McIntosh Reserve, a county run park along the Chattahoochee River. McIntosh Reserve is named for local historic figure William McIntosh.

Another beautiful outdoor area near Carrollton is Banning Mills, once a small mill community and now a picturesque resort and retreat.

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Dining and Entertainment

Carrollton has a small but vibrant downtown area. Local favorite restaurants include the Corner Cafe, the Irish Bred Pub, Rome Street Tavern & Grill, Miller's, Parelli's Brick Oven Pizza, Mia Bella, and Pearl's. Of these, the Corner Cafe, the Irish Bred Pub, Rome Street Tavern, and Miller's frequently schedule bands and other events. The vibrant and historic downtown square, Adamson Square, is the host to much of Carrollton's exciting events. The annual Mayfest takes place in the first week of May, a live band performs weekly on the streets in front of Gallery Row, and many other events.

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