Peachtree City, Georgia
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Peachtree City is a planned city located in Fayette County, Georgia. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 31,580. Census Estimates of 2003 indicate a population of 33,010.
World Airways is headquartered in Peachtree City, Georgia.
Peachtree City is known for its system of golf cart paths, which run across the town and provides secondary means of access to almost any destination within city limits. Many households own a golf cart, and they are used as an extra vehicle for local transportation. Since Georgia Governor Sonny Perdue passed House Bill 1063, unaccompanied fifteen-year-olds with valid Georgia Learner's Permits are once again allowed to operate golf carts. Students at local high schools are even encouraged to drive their golf carts to school due to limited parking. The golf cart paths are also used by bikers, joggers, and pedestrians as a safer alternative to the side of the road.
Peachtree City is home to a small airport, Falcon Field (http://www.kffc.org), which hosts a medium-sized airshow every year.
Geography
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Location of Peachtree City, Georgia
Peachtree City is located at 33°23'56" North, 84°34'14" West (33.398992, -84.570624)Template:GR.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 61.9 km² (23.9 mi²). 60.3 km² (23.3 mi²) of it is land and 1.6 km² (0.6 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 2.64% water.
Demographics
As of the censusTemplate:GR of 2000, there are 31,580 people, 10,876 households, and 8,874 families residing in the city. The population density is 524.0/km² (1,356.9/mi²). There are 11,313 housing units at an average density of 187.7/km² (486.1/mi²). The racial makeup of the city is 87.66% White, 6.11% 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. 3.75% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 10,876 households out of which 47.1% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 70.8% are married couples living together, 8.4% have a female householder with no husband present, and 18.4% are non-families. 16.0% of all households are made up of individuals and 5.7% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.89 and the average family size is 3.25.
In the city the population is 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 are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 38 years. For every 100 females there are 95.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 90.7 males.
The median income for a household in the city is $76,458, and the median income for a family is $84,398. Males have a median income of $62,313 versus $33,635 for females. The per capita income for the city is $31,667. 2.3% of the population and 1.7% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 3.0% of those under the age of 18 and 3.7% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.
External links
Peachtree City Official Website (http://www.peachtree-city.org/)