Peachtree City, Georgia | |
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City | |
Motto: "Plan to Stay" | |
Coordinates: 33°24′02″N 84°34′50″W / 33.40056°N 84.58056°W | |
Country | United States |
State | Georgia |
County | Fayette |
Settled | 1959 |
Incorporated | 1962 |
Founded by | Joel Cowan |
Government | |
• Mayor | Kim Learnard |
Area | |
• Total | 26.04 sq mi (67.44 km2) |
• Land | 25.13 sq mi (65.10 km2) |
• Water | 0.91 sq mi (2.34 km2) |
Elevation | 899 ft (274 m) |
Population (2020) | |
• Total | 38,244 |
• Density | 1,521.60/sq mi (587.50/km2) |
Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
ZIP code | 30269 |
Area code(s) | 678, 770, 404 |
FIPS code | 13-59724[2] |
GNIS feature ID | 0320310[3] |
Website | www |
Peachtree City is the largest city in Fayette County, Georgia, United States. As of the 2020 United States Census, it has a population of 38,244.
Peachtree City is located in South Metro Atlanta. Golf carts are widely used in the city. Over 10,000 households in the city own golf carts, and most areas of the city can be reached via more than 90 miles (140 km) of golf cart paths.
Peachtree City is located in western Fayette County in the southern Atlanta metro area. It is bordered to the west by Coweta County and to the north by the Town of Tyrone. It is crossed by Georgia State Route 74 and Georgia State Route 54. SR 74, the Joel Cowan Parkway, runs through the west side of Peachtree City.
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Peachtree City has a total area of 25.4 square miles (65.9 km2), of which 24.6 square miles (63.6 km2) is land and 0.93 square miles (2.4 km2), or 3.57%, is water.[2] The city is in the watershed of Line Creek, which forms the western city boundary and county line, and is a south-flowing tributary of the Flint River.
Peachtree City has three lakes. Lake Kedron to the north is a reservoir that supplies Lake Peachtree to the south via Flat Creek. Lake Kedron is owned by the Fayette County Authority, and is managed so as to keep Lake Peachtree full whenever there is a lack of rain and still allow for recreational use of the lake during droughts. Lake Kedron is not afforded any recreational use except for fishing. Lake McIntosh, the newest lake, close to Planterra, has now reached full pool.[8]
Climate data for Peachtree City, Georgia | |||||||||||||
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Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
Record high °F (°C) | 80 (27) |
82 (28) |
87 (31) |
92 (33) |
97 (36) |
101 (38) |
104 (40) |
102 (39) |
99 (37) |
97 (36) |
88 (31) |
79 (26) |
104 (40) |
Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 55 (13) |
59 (15) |
67 (19) |
75 (24) |
81 (27) |
88 (31) |
90 (32) |
89 (32) |
84 (29) |
75 (24) |
66 (19) |
57 (14) |
74 (23) |
Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 30 (−1) |
33 (1) |
39 (4) |
46 (8) |
55 (13) |
64 (18) |
68 (20) |
67 (19) |
60 (16) |
49 (9) |
40 (4) |
32 (0) |
49 (9) |
Record low °F (°C) | −8 (−22) |
4 (−16) |
11 (−12) |
24 (−4) |
35 (2) |
41 (5) |
50 (10) |
51 (11) |
32 (0) |
25 (−4) |
4 (−16) |
−2 (−19) |
−8 (−22) |
Average precipitation inches (mm) | 4.58 (116) |
5.07 (129) |
5.09 (129) |
3.83 (97) |
3.92 (100) |
3.80 (97) |
4.95 (126) |
4.46 (113) |
3.76 (96) |
3.25 (83) |
4.15 (105) |
4.21 (107) |
51.07 (1,298) |
Source: [9] |
Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
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1970 | 793 | — | |
1980 | 6,429 | 710.7% | |
1990 | 19,027 | 196.0% | |
2000 | 31,580 | 66.0% | |
2010 | 34,364 | 8.8% | |
2020 | 38,244 | 11.3% | |
U.S. Decennial Census[10] |
Race | Num. | Perc. |
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White | 29,639 | 77.5% |
Hispanic or Latino | 3,059 | 8.0% |
Asian | 3,397 | 7.7% |
Black or African American | 2,485 | 6.5% |
Native American | 40 | 0.1% |
Pacific Islander | 191 | 0.5% |
Other/mixed | 2,332 | 6.1% |
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 38,244 people, 13,416 households, and 9,808 families residing in the city.[12]
As of the 2000 census,[13] there were 31,580 people, 10,876 households, and 8,874 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,321.3 inhabitants per square mile (510.2/km2). There were 11,313 housing units at an average density of 486.1 per square mile (187.7/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 89.66% White, 4.11% African American, 0.16% Native American, 3.70% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 0.92% from other races, and 1.43% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino people of any race were 3.75% of the population.
There were 10,876 households, out of which 47.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 70.8% were married couples living together, 8.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 18.4% were non-families. 16.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.89 and the average family size was 3.25.
In the city, the population was spread out, with 31.6% under the age of 18, 5.8% from 18 to 24, 28.5% from 25 to 44, 26.2% from 45 to 64, and 8.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 95.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.7 males.
According to a 2007 estimate, the median income for a household in the city was $84,339, and the median income for a family was $96,880.[14]
Other large employers in Peachtree City's industrial park include:[19]
The Peachtree City MOBA of the Premier Development League was founded in 2016. The club plays out of MOBA Soccer Stadium at MOBA Soccer Academy.[23]
As of 2022, the mayor of Peachtree City is Kim Learnard. Council members include Laura Johnson, Suzanne Brown, Clint Holland, and Frank Destadio.[24]
Universities in the city are:
Peachtree City is served by the Fayette County School System. Schools located in Peachtree City include:
Private schools located in Peachtree City include Landmark Christian School (grades 1–5).
Lifetime's Drop Dead Diva was filmed in Peachtree City and surrounding areas of Fayette and Coweta County.[25] With Raleigh Studios in nearby Senoia, Peachtree City has often been the backdrop for episodes of other series, such as The Walking Dead.[26] Scenes from the film Joyful Noise were shot there as well.[27]
The 2019 film Greener Grass was filmed here and the city's unique transport life features heavily. The film's setting is a fantastical location and not the real Peachtree City.[28]
Peachtree City has a system of golf cart paths which spider across the town and provide a secondary means of access to almost any destination within city limits. These multi-use paths stretch for more than 90 miles (140 km) throughout the city. Many places of business have specially designated golf cart parking spaces. The Peachtree City Police Department has several golf carts used to patrol along these paths.[29]
Over 10,000 households own a golf cart, and use them as an extra vehicle for local transportation.[30] Children aged twelve to fifteen may operate a cart on Peachtree City cart paths with a parent, grandparent or other guardian in the front seat. Those who are fifteen or older, with either a valid Georgia learner's permit or a full driver's license, are allowed to operate golf carts alone. Students at McIntosh High School are encouraged to drive family golf carts to school because of limited car parking. In 2015, Starr's Mill High School opened a golf-cart specific lot. The golf cart paths are also used by cyclists, joggers, and pedestrians as a safer alternative to the side of the road. In February 2003, Golf Digest magazine discussed the traffic congestion caused by the use of golf carts in the city.[31]
Atlanta Regional Airport, also known as Falcon Field, is a general aviation airport that provides chartered air service. Since 1987, it has grown from having about 60 aircraft based at the airport to about 165. The runway is 5,220 feet (1,590 m) long and holds up to 60,000 pounds (27,000 kg) of aircraft. It mainly serves Peachtree City's business residents, but also serves as a place of entertainment for people interested. There is a viewing area provided for the public to watch aircraft take-off and land. The airport hosts many events throughout the year, including the Great Georgia Air Show. The airport is the location of a National Weather Service radar station, Southeast River Forecast Center,[32] and Weather Forecast Office,[33] which serves 96 counties in northern and central Georgia.
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport provides commercial service and is located 25 miles (40 km) northeast of Peachtree City via Georgia State Route 74 and Interstate 85.
Peachtree City was designated a foreign-trade zone by the U.S. Customs Service. In the U.S., a foreign-trade zone is a site in or near a U.S. Customs port of entry (in this case Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport), designated free of customs entry procedures.