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Maysville, Georgia

Maysville, Georgia
Town
Official seal of Maysville, Georgia
Seal
Location in Banks County and the state of Georgia
Location in Banks County and the state of Georgia
Coordinates: 34°15′20″N 83°33′08″W / 34.25556°N 83.55222°W / 34.25556; -83.55222
CountryUnited States
StateGeorgia
CountiesBanks, Jackson
Area
[1]
 • Total
4.72 sq mi (12.22 km2)
 • Land4.66 sq mi (12.06 km2)
 • Water0.06 sq mi (0.16 km2)
Elevation
[2]
889 ft (271 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
1,867
 • Density400.99/sq mi (154.83/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
30558
Area code706
FIPS code13-50484[3]
GNIS feature ID2406117[2]
Websitecityofmaysvillega.org

Maysville is a town in Banks and Jackson counties in the U.S. state of Georgia. The population was 1,798 at the 2010 census,[4] up from 1,247 at the 2000 census.

History

The Georgia General Assembly incorporated Maysville as a town in 1879.[5]

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 4.3 square miles (11.2 km2), of which 4.2 square miles (11.0 km2) is land and 0.04 square miles (0.1 km2), or 1.27%, is water.[4]

Maysville is 70 miles (110 km) northeast of Atlanta. Towns within 10 miles (16 km) include Commerce, Gillsville, Lula, Jefferson, and Pendergrass.[6]

Climate

Maysville has a humid subtropical climate. The temperature peaks in July with an average high of 90°, but temperatures can get much colder during the winter months. The average low during January was 29°.[7] Maysville has even seen fair amounts of heavier than average snowfall in the past. An example of this occurred in March 2009 when several inches of snow fell across Banks County.[8]

Government

Richard Presley, Mayor of Maysville

The governing legislative authority has two components. A mayor serves as the top executive along with four city council members.[9] The head of the local government is Mayor Richard Presley.[10]

City council

The legislative council serves as governing head, in conjunction with the mayor, over Maysville and its issues. it was established in March 2010 by House Bill 961.[11]

Qualifications

"The members of the city council shall serve for terms of four years and until the respective successors are elected and qualified. The term of office of each member of the city council shall begin on the first day of January immediately following the election of such member unless general law authorizes or requires the term to begin at the first organizational meeting in January or upon some other date. No person shall be eligible to serve as mayor or councilmember unless that person shall have been a resident of the city for 12 months prior to the date of the election of mayor or members of the city council; each shall continue to reside therein during that person´s period of service and to be registered and qualified to vote in municipal elections of this city.The mayor and councilmembers shall be elected by plurality vote as provided in Section 5.13 of this charter."[12]

Council meetings

The city council holds an organizational meeting on the first Monday of January following each election.[13] The meeting is called to order by the city clerk and the oath of office is administered to the newly elected members.[14] Special meetings of the city council may be held should the mayor request them. All councilmembers must be notified personally, or by telephone, at least 48 hours in advance of the meeting.[15]

Map of Maysville's wards

Political wards

Maysville is apportioned into four voting wards. Members from the city's council[16] are elected into representing each assigned ward during council meetings.

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
1880116—
1890327181.9%
190045338.5%
191080577.7%
1920795−1.2%
1930619−22.1%
1940514−17.0%
19505333.7%
19605533.8%
19705530.0%
198061911.9%
199072817.6%
20001,24771.3%
20101,79844.2%
20201,8673.8%
U.S. Decennial Census[17]

2020 census

In 2020 Maysville had 1,798 people. The population by county breakdown was as follows: 926 in Banks County and 872 in Jackson County.[18]


2010 census

As of the census of 2010, there were 1,798 people, 669 households, and 493 families residing in the town. There were 756 housing units, of which 87, or 11.5%, were vacant. The racial makeup of the city was 93.8% white, 2.2% African American, 0.4% Asian, 1.1% some other race, and 2.4% from two or more races. 2.6% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.[19]

Of the 669 households, 35.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.7% were headed by married couples living together, 10.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.3% were non-families. 24.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.1% were someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.66, and the average family size was 3.13.[19]

In the town, 25.4% of the population were under the age of 18, 7.9% were from 18 to 24, 26.5% from 25 to 44, 26.7% from 45 to 64, and 13.5% were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38.4 years. For every 100 females, there were 92.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 88.3 males.[19]

For the period 2012–2016, the estimated median annual income for a household was $37,714, and the median income for a family was $40,313. The per capita income for the town was $18,105. Male full-time workers had a median income of $40,313, versus $33,438 for females. 21.5% of the population and 23.3% of families were below the poverty line. 23.7% of the population under the age of 18 and 14.7% of those 65 or older were living in poverty.[20]

2000 census

As of the census[3] of 2000, there were 1,247 people, 481 households, and 365 families residing in the town. The population density was 346.1 inhabitants per square mile (133.6/km2). There were 529 housing units at an average density of 146.8 per square mile (56.7/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 95.11% White, 2.57% African American, 0.08% Native American, 0.24% Asian, 0.96% from other races, and 1.04% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino people of any race were 1.52% of the population.

There were 481 households, out of which 35.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.7% were married couples living together, 9.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 24.1% were non-families. 21.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.58 and the average family size was 2.99.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 26.3% under the age of 18, 6.9% from 18 to 24, 32.7% from 25 to 44, 22.5% from 45 to 64, and 11.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 93.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 85.3 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $40,714, and the median income for a family was $47,368. Males had a median income of $34,063 versus $24,615 for females. The per capita income for the town was $17,153. About 4.5% of families and 6.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 3.6% of those under age 18 and 21.4% of those age 65 or over.

Education

The portion in Banks County is in the Banks County School District.[21] Students there are zoned to Banks County High School.

The portion in Jackson County is in the Jackson County School District.[22]

References

  1. ^ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved December 18, 2021.
  2. ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Maysville, Georgia
  3. ^ a b "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  4. ^ a b "Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (G001): Maysville town, Georgia". U.S. Census Bureau, American Factfinder. Archived from the original on February 12, 2020. Retrieved October 29, 2013.
  5. ^ Acts Passed by the General Assembly of Georgia. J. Johnston. 1880. p. 309.
  6. ^ "Maysville, Georgia (GA 30558) profile: population, maps, real estate, averages, homes, statistics, relocation, travel, jobs, hospitals, schools, crime, moving, houses, news, sex offenders". city-data.com.
  7. ^ "Maysville, Georgia Climate". bestplaces.net.
  8. ^ "Wintry Weather". The Banks County News. Vol. 40, no. 14. Mainstreet Newspapers, Inc. March 4, 2009. p. 1A.
  9. ^ "Archived copy" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on July 15, 2014. Retrieved July 7, 2014.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link) | see lines 229-231
  10. ^ "Mayor". City of Maysville. Retrieved July 7, 2014.
  11. ^ http://www.gainesvilletimes.com/archives/31254/ | Date is March 27, 2010
  12. ^ "Archived copy" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on July 15, 2014. Retrieved July 7, 2014.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link) | see lines 237-247
  13. ^ "Archived copy" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on July 15, 2014. Retrieved July 7, 2014.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link) | see lines 343-344
  14. ^ "Archived copy" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on July 15, 2014. Retrieved July 7, 2014.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link) | see lines 346-348
  15. ^ "Archived copy" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on July 15, 2014. Retrieved July 7, 2014.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link) | see lines 353-360
  16. ^ "City Council – City of Maysville, Georgia".
  17. ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  18. ^ "General Highway Map Jackson County Georgia" (PDF). Georgia Department of Transportation. Retrieved September 25, 2024.
  19. ^ a b c "Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics: 2010 Census Summary File 1 (DP-1): Maysville town, Georgia". American Factfinder. U.S. Census Bureau. Archived from the original on February 13, 2020. Retrieved May 3, 2018.
  20. ^ "Selected Economic Characteristics: 2012-2016 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (DP03): Maysville town, Georgia". American Factfinder. U.S. Census Bureau. Archived from the original on February 13, 2020. Retrieved May 3, 2018.
  21. ^ "2020 CENSUS - SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENCE MAP: Banks County, GA" (PDF). U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved May 7, 2023. - Text list
  22. ^ "2020 CENSUS - SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENCE MAP: Jackson County, GA" (PDF). U.S. Census Bureau. p. 5 (PDF p. 6/27). Retrieved May 7, 2023. - Text list
Quelle: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maysville,_Georgia