Mountain Park, Fulton County, Georgia Explained

Official Name:Mountain Park, Georgia
Settlement Type:City
Image Blank Emblem:Logo of Mountain Park, Fulton County, Georgia.png
Blank Emblem Type:Logo
Mapsize:250px
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Georgia
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Fulton, Cherokee
Leader Title:Mayor
Leader Name:Jim Still
Established Title:Incorporated
Established Date:1927
Unit Pref:Imperial
Area Footnotes:[1]
Area Total Km2:1.37
Area Land Km2:1.20
Area Water Km2:0.18
Area Total Sq Mi:0.53
Area Land Sq Mi:0.46
Area Water Sq Mi:0.07
Population As Of:2020
Population Total:583
Population Density Km2:487.62
Population Density Sq Mi:1261.90
Timezone:EST
Utc Offset:-5
Timezone Dst:EDT
Utc Offset Dst:-4
Coordinates:34.0831°N -84.4133°W
Elevation Ft:1004
Blank Name:FIPS code
Blank Info:13-53172
Blank1 Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank1 Info:2404331

Mountain Park is a city primarily in the western part of northern Fulton County in the U.S. state of Georgia, with a small portion extending less than into southeastern Cherokee County. As of the 2020 U.S. census, the city had a total population of 583.

Incorporated in 1927, it is essentially an eclectic neighborhood, and is designated a wildlife refuge. There is no zoning for commercial or business uses, only residential.

Law enforcement is provided by the Roswell Police Department on a contract basis.[2]

History

Mountain Park was incorporated in 1927.[3]

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of, of which, or 12.96%, is water.

Mountain Park is bordered on three sides by Roswell, and on the west by an unincorporated area of Cherokee County; although the city extends into Cherokee County, the large majority of the city is located in Fulton County.[4]

Lake Garrett is within the city, and downstream to the northwest Lake Cherful straddles the county line.[5] Both lakes are gradually being destroyed by siltation, caused by development upstream in Roswell. The city sued in 2005. The developers contested their liability and claim the lakes have likely out-lived their "life expectancy", and the situation is likely caused by the natural flow of silt and sediment in the basin. Due to numerous pre-trial motions, the case did not go to court until October 2010, when the jury ruled in favor of Mountain Park but only awarded $45,000 in damages.[6]

Demographics

Mountain Park racial composition as of 2020[7] !Race!Num.!Perc.
White (non-Hispanic)47581.48%
Black or African American (non-Hispanic)101.72%
Native American20.34%
Asian142.4%
Other/Mixed498.4%
Hispanic or Latino335.66%
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 583 people, 273 households, and 171 families residing in the city.

In 2000, the median income for a household in the city was $55,875, and the median income for a family was $61,875. Males had a median income of $42,500 versus $35,769 for females. The per capita income for the city was $31,085. About 2.6% of families and 3.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 3.0% of those under age 18 and 4.2% of those age 65 or over.

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files. United States Census Bureau. December 18, 2021.
  2. Web site: Enforcement.
  3. http://georgia.gov/cities-counties/mountain-park Mountain Park
  4. http://www2.census.gov/geo/maps/general_ref/cousub_outline/cen2k_pgsz/ga_cosub.pdf Detailed Census map of Georgia
  5. News: Hiland . Harriett . Secluded town wants to retain independence to keep its peace and quiet . Creative Loafing . Creative Loafing Media . 2008-08-08 . 2000-12-19 .
  6. http://www.ajc.com/news/north-fulton/mountain-park-awarded-45-696353.html Mountain Park awarded $45,000 in damages
  7. Web site: Explore Census Data. 2021-12-13. data.census.gov.