Reidsville, Georgia
Encyclopedia
Reidsville is a city in Tattnall County
, Georgia
, United States
. The population was 2,235 at the 2000 census. The city is the county seat
of Tattnall County
. The Georgia State Prison
is near Reidsville.
According to the United States Census Bureau
, the city has a total area of 7.7 square miles (19.9 km²), of which 7.7 square miles (19.9 km²) are land and 0.04 square mile (0.1035995244 km²) (0.39%) is water.
of 2000, there were 2,235 people, 894 households, and 544 families residing in the city. The population density
was 291.1 people per square mile (112.4/km²). There were 1,131 housing units at an average density of 147.3 per square mile (56.9/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 57.58% White, 33.83% African American, 0.18% Native American, 0.45% Asian, 0.04% Pacific Islander, 6.98% from other races
, and 0.94% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 8.37% of the population.
There were 894 households out of which 28.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 38.7% were married couples
living together, 18.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 39.1% were non-families. 35.5% of all households were made up of individuals and 16.2% 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 3.08.
In the city the population was spread out with 24.8% under the age of 18, 8.9% from 18 to 24, 25.6% from 25 to 44, 24.5% from 45 to 64, and 16.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 96.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.4 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $25,901, and the median income for a family was $33,563. Males had a median income of $31,905 versus $20,184 for females. The per capita income
for the city was $14,625. About 21.4% of families and 27.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 40.2% of those under age 18 and 22.0% of those age 65 or over.
operates the Reidsville Post Office.
The Georgia Department of Corrections operates the Georgia State Prison
in unincorporated
Tattnall County
, near Reidsville.
holds grades pre-school to grade twelve, that consists of three elementary schools, three middle schools, and a high school. The district has 201 full-time teachers and over 3,305 students.
Tattnall County, Georgia
Tattnall County is a county located in the U.S. state of Georgia. As of 2000, the population was 22,305. The 2007 Census Estimate showed a population of 23,179...
, Georgia
Georgia (U.S. state)
Georgia is a state located in the southeastern United States. It was established in 1732, the last of the original Thirteen Colonies. The state is named after King George II of Great Britain. Georgia was the fourth state to ratify the United States Constitution, on January 2, 1788...
, United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
. The population was 2,235 at the 2000 census. The city is the county seat
County seat
A county seat is an administrative center, or seat of government, for a county or civil parish. The term is primarily used in the United States....
of Tattnall County
Tattnall County, Georgia
Tattnall County is a county located in the U.S. state of Georgia. As of 2000, the population was 22,305. The 2007 Census Estimate showed a population of 23,179...
. The Georgia State Prison
Georgia State Prison
Georgia State Prison is the main maximum security facility in the state of Georgia. Located on Georgia Highway 147 in unincorporated Tattnall County, outside of Reidsville, "GSP" houses approximately 1550 inmates...
is near Reidsville.
Geography
Reidsville is located at 32°5′2"N 82°7′15"W (32.083970, -82.120697).According to the United States Census Bureau
United States Census Bureau
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, the city has a total area of 7.7 square miles (19.9 km²), of which 7.7 square miles (19.9 km²) are land and 0.04 square mile (0.1035995244 km²) (0.39%) is water.
Demographics
As of the censusCensus
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of 2000, there were 2,235 people, 894 households, and 544 families residing in the city. The population density
Population density
Population density is a measurement of population per unit area or unit volume. It is frequently applied to living organisms, and particularly to humans...
was 291.1 people per square mile (112.4/km²). There were 1,131 housing units at an average density of 147.3 per square mile (56.9/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 57.58% White, 33.83% African American, 0.18% Native American, 0.45% Asian, 0.04% Pacific Islander, 6.98% from other races
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
, and 0.94% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 8.37% of the population.
There were 894 households out of which 28.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 38.7% were married couples
Marriage
Marriage is a social union or legal contract between people that creates kinship. It is an institution in which interpersonal relationships, usually intimate and sexual, are acknowledged in a variety of ways, depending on the culture or subculture in which it is found...
living together, 18.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 39.1% were non-families. 35.5% of all households were made up of individuals and 16.2% 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 3.08.
In the city the population was spread out with 24.8% under the age of 18, 8.9% from 18 to 24, 25.6% from 25 to 44, 24.5% from 45 to 64, and 16.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 96.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.4 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $25,901, and the median income for a family was $33,563. Males had a median income of $31,905 versus $20,184 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
Per capita income or income per person is a measure of mean income within an economic aggregate, such as a country or city. It is calculated by taking a measure of all sources of income in the aggregate and dividing it by the total population...
for the city was $14,625. About 21.4% of families and 27.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 40.2% of those under age 18 and 22.0% of those age 65 or over.
Government and infrastructure
The United States Postal ServiceUnited States Postal Service
The United States Postal Service is an independent agency of the United States government responsible for providing postal service in the United States...
operates the Reidsville Post Office.
The Georgia Department of Corrections operates the Georgia State Prison
Georgia State Prison
Georgia State Prison is the main maximum security facility in the state of Georgia. Located on Georgia Highway 147 in unincorporated Tattnall County, outside of Reidsville, "GSP" houses approximately 1550 inmates...
in unincorporated
Unincorporated area
In law, an unincorporated area is a region of land that is not a part of any municipality.To "incorporate" in this context means to form a municipal corporation, a city, town, or village with its own government. An unincorporated community is usually not subject to or taxed by a municipal government...
Tattnall County
Tattnall County, Georgia
Tattnall County is a county located in the U.S. state of Georgia. As of 2000, the population was 22,305. The 2007 Census Estimate showed a population of 23,179...
, near Reidsville.
Tattnall County School District
The Tattnall County School DistrictTattnall County School District
The Tattnall County School District is a public school district in Tattnall County, Georgia, USA, based in Reidsville, Georgia. It serves the communities of Cobbtown, Collins, Glennville, Manassas, and Reidsville, Georgia.-Schools:...
holds grades pre-school to grade twelve, that consists of three elementary schools, three middle schools, and a high school. The district has 201 full-time teachers and over 3,305 students.
- Collins Elementary School
- Glennville Elementary School
- Reidsville Elementary School
- Collins Middle School
- Glennville Middle School
- Reidsville Middle School
- Tattnall County High SchoolTattnall County High SchoolTattnall County High School is a public high school located in Reidsville, Georgia, USA. The school is part of the Tattnall County School District which serves Tattnall County, Georgia.- External links :* *...