Morrow is a city in Clayton County, Georgia, United States. It is part of the Atlanta metropolitan area. Its population was 6,569 in 2020.[4] It is the home of Clayton State University and the Georgia Archives.
Morrow, Georgia | |
|---|---|
 Morrow city hall | |
 Flag  Seal | |
| Motto: Come to Morrow | |
 Location in Clayton County and the state of Georgia | |
| Coordinates: 33°34′43″N 84°20′24″W / 33.57861°N 84.34000°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Georgia |
| County | Clayton |
| Area | |
• Total | 3.39 sq mi (8.79 km2) |
| • Land | 3.38 sq mi (8.76 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.03 km2) |
| Elevation | 922 ft (281 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
• Total | 6,569 |
| • Density | 1,942.34/sq mi (749.88/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP codes | 30260, 30287 |
| Area code | 770 |
| FIPS code | 13-53004[2] |
| GNIS feature ID | 0332423[3] |
| Website | cityofmorrow |
History
editThe community was named after Radford E. Morrow, the original owner of the town site.[5] Morrow was founded in 1846 with the advent of the railroad into the area. It was incorporated as a city in 1943.[6]
Geography
editMorrow is located north of the center of Clayton County at 33°34′43″N 84°20′24″W / 33.57861°N 84.34000°W (33.578477, -84.340117).[7] It is bordered to the north by Lake City and to the northwest by Forest Park. Downtown Atlanta is 13 miles (21 km) to the north. Interstate 75 passes through the southern part of the city, with access from Exit 233. The Southlake Mall is in the southwest part of the city near I-75.
According to the United States Census Bureau, Morrow has a total area of 3.4 square miles (8.8 km2), of which 0.012 square miles (0.03 km2), or 0.31%, is water.[8]
Demographics
edit| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 326 | — | |
| 1960 | 580 | 77.9% | |
| 1970 | 3,708 | 539.3% | |
| 1980 | 3,791 | 2.2% | |
| 1990 | 5,168 | 36.3% | |
| 2000 | 4,882 | −5.5% | |
| 2010 | 6,445 | 32.0% | |
| 2020 | 6,569 | 1.9% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census[9] | |||
| Race | Num. | Perc. |
|---|---|---|
| White (non-Hispanic) | 750 | 11.42% |
| Black or African American (non-Hispanic) | 2,631 | 40.05% |
| Native American | 19 | 0.29% |
| Asian | 1,963 | 29.88% |
| Pacific Islander | 6 | 0.09% |
| Other/Mixed | 174 | 2.65% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,026 | 15.62% |
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 6,569 people, 2,046 households, and 1,482 families residing in the city.
Education
editClayton County Public Schools operates public schools.
National Archives at Atlanta is located in Morrow.[10]
Transportation
editState highways
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Georgia State Route 54 (Jonesboro Road)
Main roads
editThese are roads with more than four lanes.
- Morrow Road
- Southlake Parkway
- Mt Zion Road
Interstate highway
edit
Interstate 75 passes through the southern part of the city, with access from Exit 233 (GA 54).
Transit systems
editIn addition to a police precinct,[11] three MARTA bus routes serve the city, including:
- Route 193 - Justice Center/SR 54/East Point
- Route 194 - Justice Center/Mt. Zion/SR 42-Morel
- Route 196 - Church/Upper Riverdale/Mt.Zion
Routes 193 and 194 connect the city to the East Point Station. Route 196 connects to the College Park Station.
References
edit- ^ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved December 18, 2021.
- ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- ^ a b "Explore Census Data". data.census.gov. Retrieved December 13, 2021.
- ^ Krakow, Kenneth K. (1975). Georgia Place-Names: Their History and Origins (PDF). Macon, GA: Winship Press. p. 152. ISBN 0-915430-00-2.
- ^ Hellmann, Paul T. (May 13, 2013). Historical Gazetteer of the United States. Routledge. p. 240. ISBN 978-1135948597. Retrieved November 30, 2013.
- ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
- ^ "Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (G001): Morrow city, Georgia". U.S. Census Bureau, American Factfinder. Archived from the original on February 12, 2020. Retrieved July 28, 2014.
- ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
- ^ "The National Archives at Atlanta." National Archives. Retrieved on May 16, 2015. "5780 Jonesboro Road Morrow, Georgia 30260"
- ^ Simmons, Andria. "MARTA opens police precinct in Clayton". The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Retrieved October 5, 2016.
External links
edit- City of Morrow official website
- Morrow historical marker