Scottdale, Georgia

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Scottdale is a census-designated place (CDP) in DeKalb County, Georgia, United States. The population was 9,803 at the 2000 census.

Geography

Scottdale, Georgia, is located at coor dms|33|47|40|N|84|15|44|W|city (33.794337, -84.262110)GR|1. The unincorporated community is centered on East Ponce de Leon Avenue, between Decatur, Georgia and Clarkston, Georgia. The northern boundary is Stone Mountain Freeway; the eastern boundary is Interstate 285; the western boundary is roughly DeKalb Industrial Blvd.; and the southern boundary is roughly the city limits of Avondale Estates, Georgia. The zip code for Scottdale is 30079.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 3.5 square miles (9.0 km²), all of it land.

Demographics

As of the censusGR|2 of 2000, there were 9,803 people, 4,010 households, and 2,201 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 2,818.2 people per square mile (1,087.6/km²). There were 4,236 housing units at an average density of 1,217.8/sq mi (470.0/km²). The racial makeup of the CDP was 37.10% White, 48.57% African American, 0.19% Native American, 9.60% Asian, 0.18% Pacific Islander, 1.70% from other races, and 2.65% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.53% of the population.

There were 4,010 households out of which 26.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 29.8% were married couples living together, 20.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 45.1% were non-families. 30.5% of all households were made up of individuals and 5.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.44 and the average family size was 3.15.

In the CDP the population was spread out with 24.5% under the age of 18, 12.0% from 18 to 24, 39.3% from 25 to 44, 16.7% from 45 to 64, and 7.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 31 years. For every 100 females there were 90.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 86.4 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP was $37,731, and the median income for a family was $33,521. Males had a median income of $32,489 versus $29,813 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $19,262. About 17.3% of families and 20.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 35.6% of those under age 18 and 13.3% of those age 65 or over.

History

Scottdale, Georgia, is known historically as the location of the Scottdale Cotton Mill. The Scottdale Cotton Mill was founded by Colonel George W. Scott (1829-1903) in 1900. Colonel Scott was originally from Florida, where he was elected governor in 1868. He was also a benefactor of Agnes Scott College. [ [http://www.rampantscotland.com/placenames/placename_atlanta.htm Scottish Placenames: Atlanta, Georgia ] ] The Scottdale Cotton Mill development included the mill and surrounding housing occupied by mill workers. From the 1920's through the 1940's, Scottdale Manufacturing Company even supported a baseball team. [ [http://www.dekalbhistory.org/01_about/01_aa.html DeKalb History Center] ] The mill shut down in 1982, but the workers generally found jobs elsewhere in metro Atlanta's economy. [ "Atlanta Journal Constitution", March 27, 1985 ] However, Scottdale - like nearby Cabbagetown (Atlanta), Georgia, ceased to be a mill town. The only commercial district in Scottdale is on East Ponce de Leon Avenue, which bisects the community from the southwest to the northeast. Your DeKalb Farmers Market, the Huddle House corporate headquarters and antique shops are located on this road, but it remains primarily known for autobody shops and industrial buildings. Efforts were being made beginning in 2007 to rehabilitate East Ponce de Leon Avenue. The modest housing the community is known for is located north and south of this road.

Education

* Avondale Middle School, 3131 Old Rockbridge Rd.
* [http://www.dekalb.k12.ga.us/robertshaw Robert Shaw Theme Elementary School] , 385 Glendale Rd. DeKalb County Elementary School.

Parks & Recreation

* Cedar Park, 3165 Cedar St. Three acre DeKalb County park with a multi-use field, basketball court, multi-use court, playground and picnic area.
* Hamilton Recreation Center & Park, 3262 Chapel St. Eight acre DeKalb County park with a softball field, football field, a multi-use field, recreation center and playground.
* Needham Park, McLendon Dr. & East Ponce de Leon Ave. Greenspace park.
* Tobie Grant Park & Recreation Center, 644 Parkdale Road. Fourteen acre DeKalb County park that includes a softball field, swimming pool, playground, picnic area and trails.

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