Tarrytown, Georgia

Tarrytown is a town in Montgomery County, Georgia, United States. The population was 66 at the 2020 census,[2] down from 87 in 2010. It is part of the Vidalia Micropolitan Statistical Area.

Tarrytown, Georgia
Town
Location in Montgomery County and the state of Georgia
Location in Montgomery County and the state of Georgia
Coordinates: 32°19′9″N 82°33′34″W
CountryUnited States
StateGeorgia
CountyMontgomery
Area
[1]
 • Total0.86 sq mi (2.24 km2)
 • Land0.86 sq mi (2.22 km2)
 • Water0.01 sq mi (0.02 km2)
Elevation
305 ft (93 m)
Population
 (2020)[2]
 • Total66
 • Density77.01/sq mi (29.72/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
30470
Area code912
FIPS code13-75496[3]
GNIS feature ID0333191[4]

History

A post office was established at Tarrytown in 1902.[5] The Georgia General Assembly incorporated Tarrytown as a town in 1912.[6]

Geography

Tarrytown is located in northern Montgomery County at 32°19'9" North, 82°33'34" West (32.319181, -82.559323).[7] The Treutlen County line passes just north of the town limits.

Georgia State Routes 15 and 29 pass through the center of town together, leading northwest 4.5 miles (7.2 km) to Soperton and southeast 9 miles (14 km) to Higgston. Mount Vernon, the Montgomery county seat, is 10 miles (16 km) to the south via local roads.

According to the United States Census Bureau, Tarrytown has a total area of 0.9 square miles (2.3 km2), of which 0.008 square miles (5.1 acres), or 0.92%, are water.[1]

Demographics
Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
1910236—
192027315.7%
19302958.1%
19402981.0%
1950250−16.1%
1960191−23.6%
1970188−1.6%
1980145−22.9%
1990130−10.3%
2000100−23.1%
201087−13.0%
202066−24.1%
U.S. Decennial Census[8]

As of the census[3] of 2000, there were 100 people, 40 households, and 26 families residing in the town. The population density was 115.6 inhabitants per square mile (44.6/km2). There were 51 housing units at an average density of 59.0 per square mile (22.8/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 76% White, 23% African American, and 1% Native American.

There were 40 households, out of which 30.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 40.0% were married couples living together, 17.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 35.0% were non-families. 30.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 17.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.50 and the average family size was 3.19.

In the town the population was spread out, with 32.0% under the age of 18, 11.0% from 18 to 24, 20.0% from 25 to 44, 25.0% from 45 to 64, and 12.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 32 years. For every 100 females, there were 96.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 78.9 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $21,667, and the median income for a family was $31,250. Males had a median income of $23,750 versus $13,750 for females. The per capita income for the town was $8,637. 41.6% of the population and 31.3% of families were below the poverty line, including 64.9% of those under the age of 18 and 50.0% of those 65 and older.

References
  1. "2022 U.S. Gazetteer Files: Georgia". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 30, 2023.
  2. "P1. Race – Tarrytown town, Georgia: 2020 DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171)". U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved January 30, 2023.
  3. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  4. "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  5. Krakow, Kenneth K. (1975). Georgia Place-Names: Their History and Origins (PDF). Macon, GA: Winship Press. p. 222. ISBN 0-915430-00-2.
  6. Acts and Resolutions of the General Assembly of the State of Georgia. Clark & Hines, State Printers. 1912. p. 1465.
  7. "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
  8. "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
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