New England, Georgia Explained

New England, Georgia
Settlement Type:Unincorporated community
Census-designated place
Pushpin Map:USA Georgia#USA
Pushpin Map Caption:Location within the state of Georgia
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Georgia
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Dade
Unit Pref:Imperial
Population As Of:2020
Population Total:546
Population Density Km2:auto
Timezone:Eastern (EST)
Utc Offset:-5
Timezone Dst:EDT
Utc Offset Dst:-4
Elevation Ft:761
Coordinates:34.9081°N -85.4881°W
Postal Code Type:ZIP code
Area Code:706
Blank Name:GNIS ID
Blank Info:2812678

New England is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Dade County, in the U.S. state of Georgia. The 2020 census listed a population of 546.[1]

History

An early variant name was "Morrisons Station". The present name, adopted in 1889, is after the northeastern region of New England, the native home of the town's founders.[2] A post office called New England City was established in 1889, and remained in operation until 1907.[3]

The Georgia General Assembly incorporated the place as the "Town of New England City" in 1891.[4] The town's municipal charter was repealed in 1995.

Demographics

New England was first listed as a census designated place in the 2020 U.S. Census.

2020 census

New England CDP, Georgia Racial and ethnic composition
!Race / Ethnicity (NH = Non-Hispanic)!Pop 2020[5] !% 2020
White alone (NH)48087.91%
Black or African American alone (NH)10.18%
Native American or Alaska Native alone (NH)101.38%
Asian alone (NH)30.55%
Pacific Islander alone (NH)00.00%
Some Other Race alone (NH)30.55%
Mixed Race or Multi-Racial (NH)325.86%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)173.11%
Total546100.00%

Notes and References

  1. Web site: New England CDP, Georgia. United States Census Bureau. April 7, 2022.
  2. Book: Georgia Place-Names: Their History and Origins . Winship Press . Krakow, Kenneth K. . 1975 . Macon, GA . 157 . 0-915430-00-2.
  3. Web site: Post Offices . Jim Forte Postal History . 27 March 2019.
  4. Book: Acts Passed by the General Assembly of Georgia. 1892. J. Johnston. 632.
  5. Web site: P2 Hispanic or Latino, and Not Hispanic or Latino by Race – 2020: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) – New England CDP, Georgia. United States Census Bureau.