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Elberton

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Elberton

Total population

4,720

Median home value

$114,900

17.6%

Bachelor's+

Median income

$50,059

Elberton$50k
National$74k
Elevation393 m
Land area11.82 km²
Weather83°F · Sunny
Coordinates34.11°, -82.87°

Demographic figures from US Census Bureau · ACS 5-year estimates. Overview below cites Wikipedia and may reference a different year.

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City facts

Elevation
393 m
Area
11.82 km²
Official website
www.cityofelberton.net

Facts from Wikidata (CC0).

Overview

Elberton is the county seat and the largest city in Elbert County, Georgia, United States. As of the 2020 census, Elberton had a population of 4,640.

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History & geography

History

Settled in the 1780s, Elbert was designated seat of the newly formed Elbert County in 1790. It was incorporated as a town in 1803 and as a city in 1896. Like Elbert County, Elberton is named for Samuel Elbert.

Geography

Elberton is located near the center of Elbert County. According to the United States Census Bureau, Elberton has a total area of , of which is land and , or 0.72%, is water.

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Demographics & economy

Median age
39.8
Median home value
$114,900
Housing units
2,143
Poverty rate
25.7%
Unemployment
3.9%

Race & ethnicity

White
41.1%
Black
41.9%
Asian
1.5%
Hispanic
10.6%

Source: US Census Bureau — American Community Survey, 5-year estimates.

Geography

Latitude
34.1068
Longitude
-82.8727
Water area
0.03 mi²
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Coordinates & boundaries from the US Census TIGER/Line shapefiles.

Climate

Current forecast

This Afternoon
83°F
Sunny
Tonight
52°F
Mostly Clear
Sunday
84°F
Sunny
Sunday Night
53°F
Mostly Clear
Monday
85°F
Sunny
Monday Night
55°F
Clear

Forecast for Elberton, GA from NOAA NWS API.

Air quality

Industrial & pollution facilities

Natural hazard risk

Health (adults)

High blood pressure
41.6%
Diabetes
15.7%
Adult obesity
42.2%
Binge drinking
13.4%
Adult smoking
20.5%
No leisure activity
34.9%

Age-adjusted prevalence estimates from CDC PLACES (latest release).

Walkability

Amenities nearby

Wildlife & biodiversity

Schools

Total
5
Elementary
2
Middle
1
High
1
Other
1

Largest nearby schools

  • Elbert County Middle School
    Middle · Elberton · 929 students · 14.3:1 ratio
  • Elbert County High School
    High · Elberton · 875 students · 15.4:1 ratio
  • Elbert County Elementary School
    Elementary · Elberton · 656 students · 14.3:1 ratio
  • Elbert County Primary School
    Elementary · Elberton · 461 students · 12.5:1 ratio
  • Paul J. Blackwell Learning Center
    Other · Elberton · 145 students · 14.5:1 ratio

Public K–12 schools within ~10 mi from Urban Institute Education Data Portal (NCES Common Core of Data, 2022).

Earthquake history

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Sights & places nearby

Notable people from here

People born within ~10 km, from Wikidata (CC0). Click any name for their Wikipedia article.

Nearby places in Georgia

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Geography & sun

Avg solar (kWh/m²/day)
4.59
Annual solar (kWh/m²)
1,676

Elevation, sunrise/sunset and daylight from Open-Meteo. Solar climatology from NASA POWER.

Nearby airports

Public attention

Wikipedia views (last 30 days)
1,277
Avg daily Wikipedia views
43
Attention level
Quiet

Pageview totals from the Wikimedia Pageviews API.

Books about Elberton

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Events

Sources

  • • Wikipedia
  • • US Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates)
  • • NOAA National Weather Service
  • • Wikidata
  • • NCES via Urban Institute Education Data Portal
  • • CDC PLACES
  • • Open-Meteo / sunrise-sunset.org
  • • Wikipedia Pageviews API
  • • Open Library