Attapulgus, GA

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Attapulgus Overview

715
TOTAL POPULATION
429
MALE POPULATION
286
FEMALE POPULATION
150.00
MALES / 100 FEMALES
66.67
FEMALES / 100 MALES
35.3
MEDIAN AGE
5.0
AVG FAMILY SIZE
3.8
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$17,573
PER CAPITA INCOME
$34,286
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$34,028
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
$11,606
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.45
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
362
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
59.2%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
1.7%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Attapulgus Zip Codes

Attapulgus Area Codes

Race in Attapulgus

The most populous races in Attapulgus are Black / African American (277 | 38.7%), White / Caucasian (228 | 31.9%), and Hispanic or Latino (185 | 25.9%).
Race in Attapulgus
Race# Population% Population
Asian00.0%
Black / African American27738.7%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino18525.9%
Native / Alaskan00.0%
White / Caucasian22831.9%
Two or more Races8211.5%
Some other Race12817.9%
Total715100.0%

Ancestry in Attapulgus

The most populous ancestries reported in Attapulgus are Mexican (145 | 20.3%), American (42 | 5.9%), Creek (39 | 5.4%), Puerto Rican (32 | 4.5%), and Irish (24 | 3.4%), together accounting for 39.4% of all Attapulgus residents.
Ancestry in Attapulgus
Ancestry# Population% Population
American425.9%
Blackfeet30.4%
British10.1%
Central American40.6%
Cherokee30.4%
Choctaw30.4%
Creek395.4%
English91.3%
Finnish71.0%
French Canadian10.1%
German71.0%
Guatemalan40.6%
Irish243.4%
Mexican14520.3%
Pakistani40.6%
Puerto Rican324.5%
Scandinavian30.4%
Scottish50.7%
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Immigrants in Attapulgus

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Attapulgus came from Central America (41 | 5.7%), Latin America (41 | 5.7%), Mexico (37 | 5.2%), and Guatemala (4 | 0.6%), together accounting for 17.2% of all Attapulgus residents.
Immigrants in Attapulgus
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Central America415.7%
Guatemala40.6%
Latin America415.7%
Mexico375.2%
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Sex and Age in Attapulgus

Sex and Age in Attapulgus

The most populous age groups in Attapulgus are 15 to 19 Years (105 | 24.5%) for men and 35 to 39 Years (49 | 17.1%) for women.
Sex and Age in Attapulgus
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years11 (2.6%)20 (7.0%)
5 to 9 Years19 (4.4%)6 (2.1%)
10 to 14 Years20 (4.7%)4 (1.4%)
15 to 19 Years105 (24.5%)32 (11.2%)
20 to 24 Years37 (8.6%)25 (8.7%)
25 to 29 Years9 (2.1%)7 (2.5%)
30 to 34 Years27 (6.3%)22 (7.7%)
35 to 39 Years73 (17.0%)49 (17.1%)
40 to 44 Years9 (2.1%)13 (4.5%)
45 to 49 Years17 (4.0%)19 (6.6%)
50 to 54 Years37 (8.6%)22 (7.7%)
55 to 59 Years14 (3.3%)16 (5.6%)
60 to 64 Years21 (4.9%)13 (4.5%)
65 to 69 Years8 (1.9%)9 (3.2%)
70 to 74 Years6 (1.4%)15 (5.2%)
75 to 79 Years4 (0.9%)2 (0.7%)
80 to 84 Years10 (2.3%)2 (0.7%)
85 Years and over2 (0.5%)10 (3.5%)
Total429 (100.0%)286 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Attapulgus

Median Family Size in Attapulgus

The median family size in Attapulgus is 4.96 persons per family, with single female/mother families (45 | 39.5%) accounting for the largest median family size of 5.13 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (5 | 4.4%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.00 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Attapulgus
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple64 (56.1%)5.06
Single Male/Father5 (4.4%)2.00
Single Female/Mother45 (39.5%)5.13
Total Families114 (100.0%)4.96

Median Household Size in Attapulgus

The median household size in Attapulgus is 3.78 persons per household, with single female/mother households (45 | 23.8%) accounting for the largest median household size of 6.71 persons per household. non-family households (75 | 39.7%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.01 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Attapulgus
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple64 (33.9%)5.06
Single Male/Father5 (2.6%)2.60
Single Female/Mother45 (23.8%)6.71
Non-family75 (39.7%)1.01
Total Households189 (100.0%)3.78

Household Size by Marriage Status in Attapulgus

Out of a total of 189 households in Attapulgus, 114 (60.3%) are family households, while 75 (39.7%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 42, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 74.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Attapulgus
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-74 (39.2%)
2-Person Households42 (22.2%)1 (0.5%)
3-Person Households14 (7.4%)0 (0.0%)
4-Person Households19 (10.1%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households36 (19.1%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households3 (1.6%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total114 (60.3%)75 (39.7%)

Female Fertility in Attapulgus

Fertility by Age in Attapulgus

Average fertility rate in Attapulgus is 6.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 19.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 100.0% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Attapulgus
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years1 (100.0%)19.0
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0.0
Total1 (100.0%)6.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Attapulgus

Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Attapulgus
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years0 (0.0%)1 (100.0%)
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)1 (100.0%)

Fertility by Education in Attapulgus

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Attapulgus
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0.0
High School Diploma1 (100.0%)10.0
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Total1 (100.0%)6.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Attapulgus

Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Attapulgus
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)1 (100.0%)
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)1 (100.0%)

Income in Attapulgus

Income Overview in Attapulgus

Per Capita Income in Attapulgus is $17,573, while median incomes of families and households are $34,286 and $34,028 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income715$17,573
Median Family Income114$34,286
Mean Family Income114$54,574
Median Household Income189$34,028
Mean Household Income189$47,957
Income Deficit114$11,606
Wage / Income Gap (%)7150.00%
Wage / Income Gap ($)715100.00¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index7150.45

Earnings by Sex in Attapulgus

Earnings by Sex in Attapulgus
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male217 (60.8%)$21,719
Female140 (39.2%)$0
Total357 (100.0%)$21,779

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Attapulgus

The most common earnings brackets in Attapulgus are $7,500 to $9,999 for men (64 | 29.5%) and $35,000 to $39,999 for women (43 | 30.7%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Attapulgus
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less10 (4.6%)12 (8.6%)
$2,500 to $4,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$5,000 to $7,4994 (1.8%)10 (7.1%)
$7,500 to $9,99964 (29.5%)7 (5.0%)
$10,000 to $12,4992 (0.9%)5 (3.6%)
$12,500 to $14,9997 (3.2%)1 (0.7%)
$15,000 to $17,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$17,500 to $19,9995 (2.3%)33 (23.6%)
$20,000 to $22,49924 (11.1%)2 (1.4%)
$22,500 to $24,99925 (11.5%)1 (0.7%)
$25,000 to $29,99920 (9.2%)3 (2.1%)
$30,000 to $34,9999 (4.2%)4 (2.9%)
$35,000 to $39,9994 (1.8%)43 (30.7%)
$40,000 to $44,9995 (2.3%)16 (11.4%)
$45,000 to $49,9993 (1.4%)3 (2.1%)
$50,000 to $54,99920 (9.2%)0 (0.0%)
$55,000 to $64,9991 (0.5%)0 (0.0%)
$65,000 to $74,9992 (0.9%)0 (0.0%)
$75,000 to $99,9994 (1.8%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000+8 (3.7%)0 (0.0%)
Total217 (100.0%)140 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Attapulgus

Average earnings in Attapulgus are $20,781 for men and $35,579 for women, a difference of 41.6%. Men with an educational attainment of less than high school enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $32,500, while those with college or associate's degree education earn the least with $9,180. Women with an educational attainment of high school diploma earn the most with the average annual earnings of $36,098, while those with high school diploma education have the smallest earnings of $36,098.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Attapulgus
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$32,500$0
High School Diploma$23,542$36,098
College or Associate's Degree$9,180$0
Bachelor's Degree--
Graduate Degree--
Total$20,781$35,579

Family Income in Attapulgus

Family Income Brackets in Attapulgus

According to the Attapulgus family income data, there are 22 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 19.3% of all families.
Family Income Brackets in Attapulgus
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,000108.8%
$10,000 to $14,9991614.0%
$15,000 to $24,9991714.9%
$25,000 to $34,9991614.0%
$35,000 to $49,99976.1%
$50,000 to $74,9991412.3%
$75,000 to $99,999108.8%
$100,000 to $149,9992219.3%
$150,000 to $199,99921.8%
$200,000+00.0%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Attapulgus

2-person families (44 | 38.6%) account for the highest median family income in Attapulgus with $31,667 per family, while 2-person families (44 | 38.6%) have the highest median income of $15,834 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Attapulgus
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families44 (38.6%)$31,667
3-Person Families14 (12.3%)$0
4-Person Families24 (21.0%)$0
5-Person Families29 (25.4%)$0
6-Person Families3 (2.6%)$0
7+ Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
Total114 (100.0%)$34,286

Family Income by Number of Earners in Attapulgus

Family Income by Number of Earners in Attapulgus
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners26 (22.8%)$27,500
1 Earner43 (37.7%)$19,519
2 Earners29 (25.4%)$0
3+ Earners16 (14.0%)$138,571
Total114 (100.0%)$34,286

Household Income in Attapulgus

Household Income Brackets in Attapulgus

With 44 households falling in the category, the $15,000 to $24,999 income range is the most frequent in Attapulgus, accounting for 23.3% of all households.
Household Income Brackets in Attapulgus
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,0002111.1%
$10,000 to $14,99994.8%
$15,000 to $24,9994423.3%
$25,000 to $34,9992412.7%
$35,000 to $49,99994.8%
$50,000 to $74,9994222.2%
$75,000 to $99,999126.3%
$100,000 to $149,9992613.8%
$150,000 to $199,99921.1%
$200,000+00.0%

Household Income by Householder Age in Attapulgus

The median household income in Attapulgus is $34,028, with the highest median household income of $48,750 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 95 households (50.3%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $0, with 4 households (2.1%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Attapulgus
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years4 (2.1%)$0
25 to 44 Years50 (26.5%)$0
45 to 64 Years95 (50.3%)$48,750
65+ Years40 (21.2%)$32,500
Total189 (100.0%)$34,028

Poverty in Attapulgus

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Attapulgus

With 45.9% poverty level for males and 43.7% for females among the residents of Attapulgus, 35 to 44 year old males and 12 to 14 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 67 males (81.7%) and 3 females (100.0%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Attapulgus
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years6 (54.5%)9 (45.0%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years24 (66.7%)5 (71.4%)
12 to 14 Years0 (0.0%)3 (100.0%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)13 (72.2%)
16 and 17 Years7 (38.9%)9 (64.3%)
18 to 24 Years68 (57.1%)25 (100.0%)
25 to 34 Years2 (5.6%)6 (20.7%)
35 to 44 Years67 (81.7%)11 (17.7%)
45 to 54 Years11 (20.4%)25 (61.0%)
55 to 64 Years8 (22.9%)16 (55.2%)
65 to 74 Years2 (14.3%)1 (4.2%)
75 Years and over2 (12.5%)2 (14.3%)
Total197 (45.9%)125 (43.7%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Attapulgus

According to the poverty statistics in Attapulgus, males aged 12 to 14 years and females aged 65 to 74 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 95.8% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Attapulgus
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years5 (45.5%)11 (55.0%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years12 (33.3%)2 (28.6%)
12 to 14 Years3 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 Years5 (100.0%)5 (27.8%)
16 and 17 Years11 (61.1%)5 (35.7%)
18 to 24 Years51 (42.9%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Years34 (94.4%)23 (79.3%)
35 to 44 Years15 (18.3%)51 (82.3%)
45 to 54 Years43 (79.6%)16 (39.0%)
55 to 64 Years27 (77.1%)13 (44.8%)
65 to 74 Years12 (85.7%)23 (95.8%)
75 Years and over14 (87.5%)12 (85.7%)
Total232 (54.1%)161 (56.3%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Attapulgus

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Attapulgus show that 10.9% or 7 of the total 64 families live below the poverty line. Families with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate of 35.7%, comprising of 5 families. On the other hand, families with no children have the lowest poverty rate of 2.7%, which includes 1 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Attapulgus
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children36 (97.3%)1 (2.7%)
1 or 2 Children12 (92.3%)1 (7.7%)
3 or 4 Children9 (64.3%)5 (35.7%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total57 (89.1%)7 (10.9%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Attapulgus

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Attapulgus
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children0 (0.0%)8 (80.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)32 (91.4%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)40 (88.9%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Attapulgus

The poverty data for Attapulgus shows that 7 of the married-couple family households (10.9%) and 40 of the single-parent households (80.0%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 5 households (35.7%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 32 household (91.4%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Attapulgus
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children1 (2.7%)8 (53.3%)
1 or 2 Children1 (7.7%)32 (91.4%)
3 or 4 Children5 (35.7%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total7 (10.9%)40 (80.0%)

Employment Characteristics in Attapulgus

Employment by Class of Employer in Attapulgus

Among the 356 employed individuals in Attapulgus, private company employees (263 | 73.9%), state government employees (37 | 10.4%), and local government employees (32 | 9.0%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Attapulgus
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees26373.9%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)20.6%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)61.7%
Not-for-profit Organizations164.5%
Local Government Employees329.0%
State Government Employees3710.4%
Federal Government Employees00.0%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total356100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Attapulgus

According to the labor force statistics for Attapulgus, out of the total population over 16 years of age (612), 59.2% or 362 individuals are in the labor force, with 1.7% or 6 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 35 to 44 years, with 97.2% or 140 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 35 to 44 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 4.3% or 6 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Attapulgus
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years26 (22.8%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Years56 (90.3%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 29 Years11 (68.8%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Years42 (85.7%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years140 (97.2%)6 (4.3%)
45 to 54 Years49 (51.6%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 59 Years21 (70.0%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 64 Years10 (29.4%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years5 (13.2%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over2 (6.7%)0 (0.0%)
Total362 (59.2%)6 (1.7%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Attapulgus

According to labor force statistics for Attapulgus, 74.2% of individuals (273) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (368) are in the labor force, with 2.2% or 6 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of college / associate degree, with 85.8% or 109 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with college / associate degree education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 5.5% or 6 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Attapulgus
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School25 (44.6%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma133 (75.6%)0 (0.0%)
College / Associate Degree109 (85.8%)7 (5.5%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher6 (66.7%)0 (0.0%)
Total273 (74.2%)8 (2.2%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Attapulgus

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Attapulgus are Community & Social Service (17 | 4.8%), Education Instruction & Library (12 | 3.4%), Management (5 | 1.4%), Education, Arts & Media (5 | 1.4%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (2 | 0.6%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Attapulgus

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Attapulgus, the most male-oriented occupations are Computers, Engineering & Science (100.0%), Architecture & Engineering (100.0%), and Education, Arts & Media (100.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Education Instruction & Library (100.0%), Community & Social Service (70.6%), and Management (40.0%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Attapulgus
OccupationMaleFemale
Management3 (60.0%)2 (40.0%)
Business & Financial0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Computers, Engineering & Science2 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Computers & Mathematics0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Architecture & Engineering2 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Community & Social Service 5 (29.4%)12 (70.6%)
Education, Arts & Media5 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Legal Services & Support0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Education Instruction & Library0 (0.0%)12 (100.0%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Health Technologists0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)10 (41.7%)14 (58.3%)
Total (Overall)216 (60.7%)140 (39.3%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Attapulgus are Cleaning & Maintenance (29 | 8.2%), Healthcare Support (17 | 4.8%), Food Preparation & Serving (12 | 3.4%), Security & Protection (8 | 2.2%), and Law Enforcement (7 | 2.0%).
Services Occupations in Attapulgus

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Attapulgus, the most male-oriented occupations are Cleaning & Maintenance (96.6%), and Healthcare Support (23.5%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Security & Protection (100.0%), Firefighting & Prevention (100.0%), and Law Enforcement (100.0%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Attapulgus
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support4 (23.5%)13 (76.5%)
Security & Protection0 (0.0%)8 (100.0%)
Firefighting & Prevention0 (0.0%)1 (100.0%)
Law Enforcement0 (0.0%)7 (100.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving0 (0.0%)12 (100.0%)
Cleaning & Maintenance28 (96.6%)1 (3.5%)
Personal Care & Service0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)32 (48.5%)34 (51.5%)
Total (Overall)216 (60.7%)140 (39.3%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Attapulgus are Office & Administration (112 | 31.5%), and Sales & Related (8 | 2.2%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Attapulgus

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Attapulgus
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related6 (75.0%)2 (25.0%)
Office & Administration40 (35.7%)72 (64.3%)
Total (Category)46 (38.3%)74 (61.7%)
Total (Overall)216 (60.7%)140 (39.3%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Attapulgus are Installation, Maintenance & Repair (70 | 19.7%), Farming, Fishing & Forestry (22 | 6.2%), and Construction & Extraction (8 | 2.2%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Attapulgus

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Attapulgus
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry13 (59.1%)9 (40.9%)
Construction & Extraction8 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair70 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)91 (91.0%)9 (9.0%)
Total (Overall)216 (60.7%)140 (39.3%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Attapulgus are Material Moving (25 | 7.0%), Production (17 | 4.8%), and Transportation (4 | 1.1%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Attapulgus

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Attapulgus
OccupationMaleFemale
Production13 (76.5%)4 (23.5%)
Transportation3 (75.0%)1 (25.0%)
Material Moving21 (84.0%)4 (16.0%)
Total (Category)37 (80.4%)9 (19.6%)
Total (Overall)216 (60.7%)140 (39.3%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Attapulgus

Employment Industries in Attapulgus

The major employment industries in Attapulgus include Information (87 | 24.4%), Construction (52 | 14.6%), Manufacturing (38 | 10.7%), Health Care & Social Assistance (37 | 10.4%), and Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (25 | 7.0%).
Employment Industries in Attapulgus

Employment Industries by Sex in Attapulgus

The Attapulgus industries that see more men than women are Transportation & Warehousing (100.0%), Administrative & Support (100.0%), and Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (92.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Real Estate, Rental & Leasing (100.0%), Educational Services (100.0%), and Accommodation & Food Services (100.0%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Attapulgus
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting23 (92.0%)2 (8.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction11 (21.1%)41 (78.8%)
Manufacturing33 (86.8%)5 (13.2%)
Wholesale Trade6 (60.0%)4 (40.0%)
Retail Trade11 (55.0%)9 (45.0%)
Transportation & Warehousing17 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Utilities0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Information64 (73.6%)23 (26.4%)
Finance & Insurance0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing0 (0.0%)7 (100.0%)
Professional & Scientific0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support6 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Educational Services0 (0.0%)15 (100.0%)
Health Care & Social Assistance24 (64.9%)13 (35.1%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services0 (0.0%)12 (100.0%)
Public Administration16 (64.0%)9 (36.0%)
Total216 (60.7%)140 (39.3%)

Education in Attapulgus

School Enrollment in Attapulgus

The most common levels of schooling among the 127 students in Attapulgus are high school (70 | 55.1%), elementary school (31 | 24.4%), and middle school (13 | 10.2%).
School Enrollment in Attapulgus
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool10.8%
Kindergarten64.7%
Elementary School3124.4%
Middle School1310.2%
High School7055.1%
College / Undergraduate32.4%
Graduate / Professional32.4%
Total127100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Attapulgus

Out of a total of 127 students who are enrolled in schools in Attapulgus, 10 (7.9%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 117 (92.1%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 15 to 17 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 10 (18.2% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 1 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Attapulgus
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds1 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old22 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
10 to 14 Year Olds24 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 to 17 Year Olds45 (81.8%)10 (18.2%)
18 to 19 Year Olds19 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 Years and over6 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total117 (92.1%)10 (7.9%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Attapulgus

Education (8 | 50.0%), business (6 | 37.5%), and engineering (2 | 12.5%) are the most common fields of study among 16 individuals in Attapulgus who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Attapulgus
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics00.0%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural00.0%
Physical & Health Sciences00.0%
Psychology00.0%
Social Sciences00.0%
Engineering212.5%
Multidisciplinary Studies00.0%
Science & Technology00.0%
Business637.5%
Education850.0%
Literature & Languages00.0%
Liberal Arts & History00.0%
Visual & Performing Arts00.0%
Communications00.0%
Arts & Humanities00.0%
Total16100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Attapulgus

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Attapulgus

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Attapulgus are males with 4 vehicles (82, accounting for 38.0%) and females with 4 vehicles (53, making up 58.6%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Attapulgus
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle5 (2.3%)0 (0.0%)
1 Vehicle28 (13.0%)29 (20.7%)
2 Vehicles31 (14.3%)42 (30.0%)
3 Vehicles70 (32.4%)16 (11.4%)
4 Vehicles82 (38.0%)53 (37.9%)
5 or more Vehicles0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total216 (100.0%)140 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Attapulgus

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Attapulgus are 30 to 34 minutes (68 commuters, 19.1%), 90 or more minutes (66 commuters, 18.5%), and 20 to 24 minutes (56 commuters, 15.7%).
Commute Time in Attapulgus
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes30.8%
5 to 9 Minutes143.9%
10 to 14 Minutes61.7%
15 to 19 Minutes308.4%
20 to 24 Minutes5615.7%
25 to 29 Minutes236.5%
30 to 34 Minutes6819.1%
35 to 39 Minutes143.9%
40 to 44 Minutes5014.0%
45 to 59 Minutes226.2%
60 to 89 Minutes41.1%
90 or more Minutes6618.5%

Commute Time by Sex in Attapulgus

The most common commute times in Attapulgus are 90 or more minutes (64 commuters, 29.6%) for males and 40 to 44 minutes (48 commuters, 34.3%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Attapulgus
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes0 (0.0%)3 (2.1%)
5 to 9 Minutes12 (5.6%)2 (1.4%)
10 to 14 Minutes5 (2.3%)1 (0.7%)
15 to 19 Minutes23 (10.6%)7 (5.0%)
20 to 24 Minutes28 (13.0%)28 (20.0%)
25 to 29 Minutes11 (5.1%)12 (8.6%)
30 to 34 Minutes33 (15.3%)35 (25.0%)
35 to 39 Minutes14 (6.5%)0 (0.0%)
40 to 44 Minutes2 (0.9%)48 (34.3%)
45 to 59 Minutes20 (9.3%)2 (1.4%)
60 to 89 Minutes4 (1.8%)0 (0.0%)
90 or more Minutes64 (29.6%)2 (1.4%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Attapulgus

The most frequent times of departure to work in Attapulgus are 5:00 AM to 5:29 AM (64, 29.6%) for males and 4:00 PM to 11:59 PM (41, 29.3%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Attapulgus
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM1 (0.5%)18 (12.9%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM64 (29.6%)0 (0.0%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM14 (6.5%)17 (12.1%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM41 (19.0%)0 (0.0%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM37 (17.1%)4 (2.9%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM19 (8.8%)7 (5.0%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM19 (8.8%)35 (25.0%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM4 (1.8%)0 (0.0%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM0 (0.0%)4 (2.9%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM3 (1.4%)1 (0.7%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM2 (0.9%)3 (2.1%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM9 (4.2%)10 (7.1%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM3 (1.4%)41 (29.3%)
Total216 (100.0%)140 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Attapulgus

Occupancy by Ownership in Attapulgus

Of the total 189 dwellings in Attapulgus, owner-occupied units account for 131 (69.3%), while renter-occupied units make up 58 (30.7%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Attapulgus
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units13169.3%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units5830.7%
Total Occupied Housing Units189100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Attapulgus

Occupancy by Household Size in Attapulgus
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household7439.2%
2-Person Household4322.8%
3-Person Household147.4%
4+ Person Household5830.7%
Total Housing Units189100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Attapulgus

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Attapulgus
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household52 (70.3%)22 (29.7%)
2-Person Household31 (72.1%)12 (27.9%)
3-Person Household11 (78.6%)3 (21.4%)
4+ Person Household37 (63.8%)21 (36.2%)
Total Housing Units131 (69.3%)58 (30.7%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Attapulgus

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Attapulgus
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School30 (65.2%)16 (34.8%)
High School Diploma47 (61.0%)30 (39.0%)
College/Associate Degree47 (79.7%)12 (20.3%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher7 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Attapulgus

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Attapulgus
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years2613.8%
35 to 44 Years2814.8%
45 to 54 Years5428.6%
55 to 64 Years4121.7%
65 to 74 Years2412.7%
75 to 84 Years94.8%
85 Years and Over73.7%
Total189100.0%

Housing Finances in Attapulgus

Median Income by Occupancy in Attapulgus

Median Income by Occupancy in Attapulgus
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied131 (69.3%)$47,917
Renter-Occupied58 (30.7%)$0
Average189 (100.0%)$34,028

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Attapulgus

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Attapulgus
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,00014 (10.7%)0 (0.0%)
$5,000 to $9,9990 (0.0%)7 (12.1%)
$10,000 to $14,9995 (3.8%)4 (6.9%)
$15,000 to $19,99919 (14.5%)14 (24.1%)
$20,000 to $24,9994 (3.0%)7 (12.1%)
$25,000 to $34,99918 (13.7%)6 (10.3%)
$35,000 to $49,9998 (6.1%)1 (1.7%)
$50,000 to $74,99929 (22.1%)13 (22.4%)
$75,000 to $99,9998 (6.1%)4 (6.9%)
$100,000 to $149,99924 (18.3%)2 (3.5%)
$150,000 or more2 (1.5%)0 (0.0%)
Total131 (100.0%)58 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Attapulgus

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Attapulgus
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $30020 (15.3%)7 (12.1%)
$300 to $49939 (29.8%)0 (0.0%)
$500 to $79927 (20.6%)13 (22.4%)
$800 to $99926 (19.9%)19 (32.8%)
$1,000 to $1,49919 (14.5%)7 (12.1%)
$1,500 to $1,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$2,000 to $2,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $2,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total131 (100.0%)58 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Attapulgus

Housing Structures in Attapulgus

Housing Structures in Attapulgus
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached13873.0%
Single Unit, Attached00.0%
2 Unit Apartments00.0%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments00.0%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments00.0%
10 or more Apartments00.0%
Mobile Home / Other5127.0%
Total189100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Attapulgus

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Attapulgus
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached91 (65.9%)47 (34.1%)
Single Unit, Attached0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mobile Home / Other40 (78.4%)11 (21.6%)
Total131 (69.3%)58 (30.7%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Attapulgus

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Attapulgus
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 or 3 Rooms0 (0.0%)7 (12.1%)
4 or 5 Rooms34 (26.0%)29 (50.0%)
6 or 7 Rooms53 (40.5%)19 (32.8%)
8 or more Rooms44 (33.6%)3 (5.2%)
Total131 (100.0%)58 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Attapulgus

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Attapulgus
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas1 (0.8%)7 (12.1%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas17 (13.0%)0 (0.0%)
Electricity109 (83.2%)51 (87.9%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene2 (1.5%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
No Fuel Used2 (1.5%)0 (0.0%)
Total131 (100.0%)58 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Attapulgus

Household Vehicle Usage in Attapulgus
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle8 (6.1%)0 (0.0%)
1 Vehicle43 (32.8%)39 (67.2%)
2 Vehicles39 (29.8%)10 (17.2%)
3 or more Vehicles41 (31.3%)9 (15.5%)
Total131 (100.0%)58 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Attapulgus

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Attapulgus

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units7358
Median Property Value$59,300$75,700
Median Household Income$30,417$0
Monthly Housing Costs$408$0
Real Estate Taxes$377$0

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Attapulgus

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Attapulgus
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,00030 (41.1%)17 (29.3%)
$50,000 to $99,99930 (41.1%)23 (39.7%)
$100,000 to $299,99911 (15.1%)18 (31.0%)
$300,000 to $499,9992 (2.7%)0 (0.0%)
$500,000 to $749,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$750,000 to $999,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total73 (100.0%)58 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Attapulgus

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Attapulgus
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,0009 (12.3%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $24,99925 (34.3%)5 (8.6%)
$25,000 to $34,9998 (11.0%)3 (5.2%)
$35,000 to $49,9996 (8.2%)10 (17.2%)
$50,000 to $74,99910 (13.7%)2 (3.5%)
$75,000 to $99,9996 (8.2%)19 (32.8%)
$100,000 to $149,9997 (9.6%)2 (3.5%)
$150,000 or more2 (2.7%)17 (29.3%)
Total73 (100.0%)58 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Attapulgus

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Attapulgus
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x31 (42.5%)51,324 (88,489.7%)
2.0x to 2.9x24 (32.9%)37 (63.8%)
3.0x to 3.9x0 (0.0%)8 (13.8%)
4.0x or more15 (20.5%)3 (5.2%)
Total73 (100.0%)58 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Attapulgus

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Attapulgus
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $80063 (86.3%)4 (6.9%)
$800 to $1,4996 (8.2%)19 (32.8%)
$800 to $1,4993 (4.1%)37 (63.8%)
Total73 (100.0%)58 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Attapulgus

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Attapulgus

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Attapulgus
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years29 (93.5%)2 (6.5%)
6 to 18 Years136 (95.8%)6 (4.2%)
19 to 25 Years96 (86.5%)15 (13.5%)
26 to 34 Years53 (88.3%)7 (11.7%)
35 to 44 Years26 (18.1%)118 (81.9%)
45 to 54 Years64 (67.4%)31 (32.6%)
55 to 64 Years54 (84.4%)10 (15.6%)
65 to 74 Years38 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older30 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total526 (73.6%)189 (26.4%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Attapulgus

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Attapulgus
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born29 (93.5%)2 (6.5%)
Foreign Born, Citizen136 (95.8%)6 (4.2%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen96 (86.5%)15 (13.5%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Attapulgus

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Attapulgus
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,000220 (70.7%)91 (29.3%)
$25,000 to $49,99978 (80.4%)19 (19.6%)
$50,000 to $74,99983 (75.4%)27 (24.5%)
$75,000 to $99,99937 (82.2%)8 (17.8%)
$100,000 and over108 (71.1%)44 (28.9%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Attapulgus

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Attapulgus
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 626 (83.9%)7 (22.6%)
6 to 18 Years109 (76.8%)27 (19.0%)
19 to 25 Years38 (34.2%)58 (52.2%)
25 to 34 Years7 (11.7%)46 (76.7%)
35 to 44 Years11 (7.6%)15 (10.4%)
45 to 54 Years14 (14.7%)50 (52.6%)
55 to 64 Years26 (40.6%)29 (45.3%)
65 to 74 Years38 (100.0%)11 (28.9%)
75 Years and over30 (100.0%)21 (70.0%)
Total299 (41.8%)264 (36.9%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Attapulgus

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Attapulgus
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years8 (12.9%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years23 (14.8%)4 (7.4%)
35 to 64 Years28 (16.4%)23 (17.4%)
65 to 74 Years4 (28.6%)7 (29.2%)
75 Years and over8 (50.0%)8 (57.1%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Attapulgus

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Attapulgus: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years12 (7.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over7 (43.8%)5 (35.7%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Attapulgus: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years11 (6.4%)8 (6.1%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)3 (12.5%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Attapulgus: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years8 (12.9%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years23 (14.8%)4 (7.4%)
35 to 64 Years8 (4.7%)5 (3.8%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over7 (43.8%)1 (7.1%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Attapulgus: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years19 (11.1%)5 (3.8%)
65 to 74 Years4 (28.6%)4 (16.7%)
75 Years and over8 (50.0%)5 (35.7%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Attapulgus: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years4 (2.6%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years3 (1.8%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over7 (43.8%)5 (35.7%)

Technology Access in Attapulgus

Computing Device Access in Attapulgus

Computing Device Access in Attapulgus
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop10354.5%
Smartphone14677.2%
Tablet7238.1%
No Computing Device2814.8%
Total189100.0%

Internet Access in Attapulgus

Internet Access in Attapulgus
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet00.0%
Broadband Home6936.5%
Cellular Data Only4222.2%
Satellite Internet2613.8%
No Internet5127.0%
Total189100.0%

Attapulgus Summary

Attapulgus is a small town located in Decatur County, Georgia, United States. It is situated on the banks of the Flint River, about 20 miles north of the state capital, Atlanta. The town was founded in 1820 and was named after the Attapulgus Creek, which flows through the area. As of the 2010 census, the population of Attapulgus was 545.

History

Attapulgus was founded in 1820 by settlers from North Carolina. The town was named after the Attapulgus Creek, which flows through the area. The creek was named after the Attapulgus Indians, who were a Native American tribe that lived in the area. The town was originally a farming community, but it soon became a center for the production of turpentine and naval stores. The town was also home to a number of sawmills and gristmills.
In the late 19th century, Attapulgus was a thriving community with a population of over 1,000. The town had several stores, a hotel, a bank, a post office, and a number of churches. The town also had a railroad station, which connected it to the rest of the state.
In the early 20th century, the turpentine and naval stores industry began to decline, and the population of Attapulgus began to decline as well. By the 1950s, the population had dropped to just over 500. The town has remained relatively unchanged since then, and the population has remained steady at around 500.

Geography

Attapulgus is located in Decatur County, Georgia, at the intersection of US Highway 84 and Georgia State Route 37. The town is situated on the banks of the Flint River, about 20 miles north of the state capital, Atlanta. The town has a total area of 1.2 square miles, all of which is land.

Economy

The economy of Attapulgus is largely based on agriculture. The town is home to several farms, which produce a variety of crops, including cotton, corn, soybeans, and peanuts. The town also has a number of small businesses, including a grocery store, a hardware store, and a few restaurants.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, there were 545 people living in Attapulgus. The racial makeup of the town was 79.3% White, 17.3% African American, 0.2% Native American, 0.2% Asian, and 3.0% from other races. The median household income was $30,000, and the median family income was $35,000. The per capita income was $14,000. About 18.2% of the population was below the poverty line.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Attapulgus?
Total Population of Attapulgus is 715.
What is the Total Male Population of Attapulgus?
Total Male Population of Attapulgus is 429.
What is the Total Female Population of Attapulgus?
Total Female Population of Attapulgus is 286.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Attapulgus?
There are 150.00 Males per 100 Females in Attapulgus.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Attapulgus?
There are 66.67 Females per 100 Males in Attapulgus.
What is the Median Population Age in Attapulgus?
Median Population Age in Attapulgus is 35.3 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Attapulgus
Average Family Size in Attapulgus is 5.0 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Attapulgus
Average Household Size in Attapulgus is 3.8 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Attapulgus?
Per Capita income in Attapulgus is $17,573.
What is the Median Family Income in Attapulgus?
Median Family Income in Attapulgus is $34,286.
What is the Median Household income in Attapulgus?
Median Household Income in Attapulgus is $34,028.
What is Family Income Deficit in Attapulgus?
Family Income Deficit in Attapulgus is $11,606.
Families that are below poverty line in Attapulgus earn $11,606 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Attapulgus?
Inequality or Gini Index in Attapulgus is 0.45.
How Large is the Labor Force in Attapulgus?
There are 362 People in the Labor Forcein in Attapulgus.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Attapulgus?
59.2% of People are in the Labor Force in Attapulgus.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Attapulgus?
Unemployment Rate in Attapulgus is 1.7%.