Attapulgus
City in Decatur County, Georgia
Attapulgus is a city in Decatur County, Georgia, with 454 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 318 ft (97 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Calvary, 7.8 miles E.
- 454residents (2020 Census)
- 318 ftelevation · 97 m
- 0.8 sq miland area · 2.1 km²
- 570 / sq mipopulation density
- 39815ZIP code
About Attapulgus
Attapulgus is a city in Decatur County, Georgia, United States. As of the 2020 census, the city had a population of 454, up from 449 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Bainbridge, Georgia micropolitan statistical area.
The town's name is a Muscogee word meaning "Dogwood"; due to the abundance of attapulgite, which makes up the clay soil throughout much of the Southeast, the mineral was named after the town.
Attapulgus was the birthplace of civil rights leader Hosea Williams (1926–2000), who was run out of town by a lynch mob at the age of 13. He was known for his close association with Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., and for leading, with John Lewis, the famous march across the Edmund Pettus Bridge in Selma, Alabama, in 1965 that led to the passage of the landmark Voting Rights Act of 1965. Williams served on the Atlanta City Council, the DeKalb County Commission, and in the Georgia Senate. He also started a program to feed the hungry that has continued long after his death.
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Living in Attapulgus
- Median household income
- $38,750
- Median home value
- $67,500
- Median rent
- $717/mo
- Median age
- 32.2
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Attapulgus had 454 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 454 |
|---|---|
| Density | 570 per sq mi (220 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Attapulgus at a glance
| State | Georgia (GA) |
|---|---|
| County | Decatur County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 454 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.80 sq mi (2.1 km²) |
| Elevation | 318 ft (97 m) |
| Coordinates | 30.7495° N, 84.4839° W |
| ZIP code | 39815 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1304084 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Attapulgus
- Calvary7.8 mi E
- Faceville9.1 mi W
- Havana, FL9.2 mi SE
- Climax9.3 mi N
- Bainbridge12.0 mi NW
- Whigham13.1 mi NE
- Quincy, FL14.1 mi SW
- Midway, FL16.9 mi S
- Gretna, FL17.9 mi SW
- Cairo18.8 mi NE
- Greensboro, FL18.8 mi SW
- Bradfordville, FL20.7 mi SE
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Frequently asked questions about Attapulgus
What county is Attapulgus in?
Attapulgus is in Decatur County, Georgia.
What is the population of Attapulgus, GA?
454 people lived in Attapulgus at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Attapulgus, GA?
The ZIP code of Attapulgus is 39815.
What is the elevation of Attapulgus?
318 feet (97 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Attapulgus?
Calvary (7.8 mi), Faceville (9.1 mi), Havana (9.2 mi), Climax (9.3 mi), Bainbridge (12.0 mi).
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