Demorest, Georgia | |
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 Location inHabersham County and the state ofGeorgia | |
| Coordinates:34°33′54″N83°32′33″W / 34.56500°N 83.54250°W /34.56500; -83.54250 | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Georgia |
| County | Habersham |
| Founded | November 13, 1889[1] |
| Government | |
| • Type | Council - Manager |
| • Mayor | Jerry Harkness |
| • City Manager | Mark Musselwhite |
| Area | |
• Total | 2.27 sq mi (5.88 km2) |
| • Land | 2.24 sq mi (5.81 km2) |
| • Water | 0.031 sq mi (0.08 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,312 ft (400 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
• Total | 2,022 |
| • Density | 901.4/sq mi (348.05/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP codes | 30535, 30544 |
| Area code | 706 |
| FIPS code | 13-22304[4] |
| GNIS feature ID | 2404215[3] |
| Website | www |
Demorest (/ˈdɛmərɪst/DEM-ə-rist) is a city inHabersham County,Georgia, United States. The population was 2,022 at the2020 census, up from 1,823 at the2010 census,[5] and 1,465 at the 2000 census. It is the home ofPiedmont University.
Demorest is located in south-central Habersham County.U.S. Route 441 Business (signed "U.S. 441 Historic Route") runs through the center of town as Central Avenue, leading north 4 miles (6 km) toClarkesville, thecounty seat, and south 4 miles toCornelia.
According to theUnited States Census Bureau, Demorest has a total area of 2.3 square miles (5.9 km2), of which 2.2 square miles (5.8 km2) are land and 0.04 square miles (0.1 km2), or 1.28%, are water.[5]
| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1890 | 208 | — | |
| 1900 | 560 | 169.2% | |
| 1910 | 760 | 35.7% | |
| 1920 | 686 | −9.7% | |
| 1930 | 730 | 6.4% | |
| 1940 | 820 | 12.3% | |
| 1950 | 1,166 | 42.2% | |
| 1960 | 1,029 | −11.7% | |
| 1970 | 1,070 | 4.0% | |
| 1980 | 1,130 | 5.6% | |
| 1990 | 1,088 | −3.7% | |
| 2000 | 1,465 | 34.7% | |
| 2010 | 1,823 | 24.4% | |
| 2020 | 2,022 | 10.9% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census[6] | |||
| Race | Num. | Perc. |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,613 | 79.77% |
| Black or African American | 107 | 5.29% |
| Native American | 2 | 0.1% |
| Asian | 22 | 1.09% |
| Pacific Islander | 14 | 0.69% |
| Other/mixed | 100 | 4.95% |
| Hispanic orLatino | 164 | 8.11% |
As of the2020 United States census, there were 2,022 people, 664 households, and 395 families residing in the city.
As of the2000 census,[4] there were 1,465 people, 498 households, and 292 families residing in the city. The population density was 644.4 inhabitants per square mile (248.8/km2). There were 564 housing units at an average density of 248.1 units per square mile (95.8 units/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 92.70%White, 3.96%African American, 0.55%Native American, 0.61%Asian, 0.07%Pacific Islander, 1.77% fromother races, and 0.34% from two or more races.Hispanic orLatino of any race were 3.34% of the population.
There were 498 households, out of which 23.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 43.2% weremarried couples living together, 12.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 41.2% were non-families. 36.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.12 and the average family size was 2.77.
In the city, the population was spread out, with 15.1% under the age of 18, 28.6% from 18 to 24, 21.4% from 25 to 44, 17.6% from 45 to 64, and 17.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 32 years. For every 100 females, there were 84.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 80.6 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $31,382, and the median income for a family was $39,917. Males had a median income of $29,485 versus $24,861 for females. Theper capita income for the city was $14,981. About 7.8% of families and 12.2% of the population were below thepoverty line, including 17.2% of those under age 18 and 7.2% of those age 65 or over.
The land where Demorest is now located was given by the State ofGeorgia to W. Stripling in 1829. Stripling did little with the land aside from maintaining a family farm. In 1840, the land was transferred to Dr. Paul Rossignol who built a summer home on the west side of Lake Demorest. That house became significant to the history of Demorest. Among other things, it was one of the first buildings used by Piedmont College, nowPiedmont University, which was established in 1897.[8]
Demorest wasplatted in 1890 as atemperance town, and named afterWilliam Jennings Demorest, a prohibition advocate.[9]Georgia General Assembly incorporated the place as the "City of Demorest" in 1889.[10]
Notable landmarks in the city include Demorest Springs Park, the Old Demorest Train Depot, Demorest Women's Club and the former Lake Demorest.
One of Demorest's most popular landmarks is the Johnny Mize Athletic Center and Museum.[11] The museum is owned byPiedmont University and is named forBaseball Hall of FamerJohnny Mize. Mize was born in Demorest, and played baseball at Piedmont.[12][13] The museum houses Mizememorabilia from his time at Piedmont as well as from his professional baseball career with theSt. Louis Cardinals,New YorkGiants and theNew York Yankees. In addition to the museum, Mize's childhood home is a Georgia Historical site with a private owner.
The most recent landmark is the new addition of the pedestrian bridge over a span ofHistoric U.S. 441 in front of the Piedmont University campus.[14] The new bridge was assembled off-site and lowered into place by crane.[15] The bridge was modeled after theVanderbilt University 21st Avenue Pedestrian Bridge. The installation of the bridge was a joint project of the Georgia Department of Transportation, Piedmont College and the city of Demorest.
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