Suwanee, Georgia | |
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| Motto: "Crossroads of Past & Future" | |
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| Coordinates:34°03′03″N84°04′07″W / 34.05083°N 84.06861°W /34.05083; -84.06861 | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  Georgia |
| County |  Gwinnett |
| Area | |
• Total | 11.07 sq mi (28.66 km2) |
| • Land | 10.99 sq mi (28.46 km2) |
| • Water | 0.077 sq mi (0.20 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,004 ft (306 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
• Total | 20,786 |
| • Density | 1,891.4/sq mi (730.29/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code | 30024 |
| Area code | 770 |
| FIPS code | 13-74936[3] |
| GNIS feature ID | 2405551[2] |
| Website | suwanee.com |
Suwanee is a city in the northern section ofGwinnett County in theU.S. state ofGeorgia. As of the2010 census, the population was 15,355;[4] this had grown to an estimated 20,907 as of 2019.[5] In 2020, its population was 20,786.
Portions ofForsyth andFulton counties also have Suwanee and itsZIP code (30024) as a mailing address.[6]
Suwanee, like many towns in Georgia, has its roots as aNative American village. It thrived along theChattahoochee River, where various societies flourished.[7] The city was officially recognized by the U.S. government in 1837, following the establishment of a post office. With the construction of theGeorgia Air Line Railroad in 1871, and the Rhodes House hotel in 1880 to accommodate railroad passengers, Suwanee saw in influx of people and a boost in trade and economic activity.[7] Although a devastating fire in 1881 spared only one building on Main Street, the town continued to persevere. From 1880 to 1920, the population remained relatively static, growing from 216 people to 241 over 40 years.[7] As of 2015[update], Suwanee's population had surged to over 18,000, reflecting its growth and development.[8]
From 1933 to 1936, the now heavily traveledBuford Highway was constructed through Suwanee.[7] In 1960,Interstate 85 was extended just south of Suwanee, where it ended at the time. Over the past century, several primary education schools have opened in Suwanee, includingNorth Gwinnett High School and Suwanee Elementary School. Suwanee High School dates back to 1880, when it was a one-room schoolhouse.[7] The first city hall was built in the early 1960s, with a second city hall constructed in 1997. In 2005, Town Center was built in 2005 and completed in 2009, at which time the city hall moved to its current location in Town Center.[7] In 2003, Suwanee was named a City of Excellence by theGeorgia Municipal Association and Trend Magazine.[7] In 2017, Suwanee was recognized as a Green Community by theAtlanta Regional Commission, earning bronze-level certification for its commitment to environmental stewardship and leadership in sustainability practices.
Suwanee is situated in northern Gwinnett County and southeastern Forsyth County. It is bordered to the northeast by the city ofSugar Hill, to the southwest by the city ofDuluth, and on the west by theChattahoochee River, which marks theFulton County border. Across the river lies the city ofJohns Creek.
According to theUnited States Census Bureau, Suwanee has a total area of 11.0 square miles (28.4 km2), of which 10.9 square miles (28.2 km2) is land and 0.1 square miles (0.2 km2), or 0.70%, is water.[4]
There are several areas with Suwanee postal addresses that lie inunincorporated Gwinnett County and unincorporatedForsyth County. Those areas are not within the Suwanee corporate limits.[9]
Suwanee experiences ahumid subtropical climate (Köppen climate classificationCfa), characterized by mild winters and hot, humid summers.
| Climate data for Suwanee, Georgia | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 49 (9) | 54 (12) | 62 (17) | 70 (21) | 77 (25) | 84 (29) | 87 (31) | 86 (30) | 80 (27) | 71 (22) | 61 (16) | 51 (11) | 69 (21) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 28 (−2) | 32 (0) | 38 (3) | 46 (8) | 55 (13) | 64 (18) | 68 (20) | 67 (19) | 60 (16) | 48 (9) | 38 (3) | 31 (−1) | 48 (9) |
| Averageprecipitation inches (mm) | 4.40 (112) | 5.24 (133) | 5.16 (131) | 3.68 (93) | 4.49 (114) | 4.00 (102) | 4.23 (107) | 5.28 (134) | 4.41 (112) | 3.73 (95) | 4.19 (106) | 4.41 (112) | 53.22 (1,351) |
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| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
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| 1880 | 215 | — | |
| 1890 | 166 | −22.8% | |
| 1900 | 247 | 48.8% | |
| 1910 | 250 | 1.2% | |
| 1920 | 246 | −1.6% | |
| 1930 | 214 | −13.0% | |
| 1940 | 179 | −16.4% | |
| 1950 | 357 | 99.4% | |
| 1960 | 541 | 51.5% | |
| 1970 | 615 | 13.7% | |
| 1980 | 1,026 | 66.8% | |
| 1990 | 2,412 | 135.1% | |
| 2000 | 8,725 | 261.7% | |
| 2010 | 15,355 | 76.0% | |
| 2020 | 20,786 | 35.4% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census[11] | |||
| Race | Num. | Perc. |
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| White (non-Hispanic) | 9,683 | 45.58% |
| Black or African American (non-Hispanic) | 2,955 | 14.22% |
| Native American | 38 | 0.18% |
| Asian | 5,250 | 25.26% |
| Pacific Islander | 8 | 0.04% |
| Other/mixed | 1,020 | 4.91% |
| Hispanic orLatino | 1,832 | 9.81% |
As of the2020 United States census, there were 20,786 people, 7,012 households, and 5,235 families residing in the city.
Gwinnett County Public Library operates the Suwanee Branch in Suwanee.[13]
Suwanee was the practicing home of theAtlanta Falconsfootball team from 1979 to 2001.
In 2016, Suwanee unveiled the first Bike Share program in Gwinnett County.[16][17][18]
The city of Suwanee has released a master plan of existing and proposed trails and sidewalks to connect the community neighborhoods, schools and businesses.[19] Major trails include:
Suwanee is within theGwinnett County Public Schools district,[21] and primarily served byCollins Hill High School,North Gwinnett High School, andPeachtree Ridge High School. ThePhiladelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine's Georgia campus is also located in Suwanee.
The nearest commercial air service is provided byHartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport, which is south of Atlanta. The nearest general aviation airport isGwinnett County Airport.
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