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'''McRae–Helena''' is a city in the U.S. state of [[Georgia (U.S. state)|Georgia]], formed on January 1, 2015, by the merger of the two cities of [[McRae, Georgia|McRae]] and [[Helena, Georgia|Helena]]. McRae–Helena is the [[county seat]] of [[Telfair County, Georgia|Telfair County]].
'''McRae–Helena''' is a city in the U.S. state of [[Georgia (U.S. state)|Georgia]], formed on January 1, 2015, by the merger of the two cities of [[McRae, Georgia|McRae]] and [[Helena, Georgia|Helena]]. McRae–Helena is the [[county seat]] of [[Telfair County, Georgia|Telfair County]].


It is the largest city in Telfair County, with an estimated population of 8,380 in 2018.<ref name="Census QuickFacts">{{cite web|title=QuickFacts McRae-Helena city, Georgia|url=https://www.census.gov/quickfacts/table/PST045215/1349100|website=United States Census Bureau|accessdate=19 February 2017}}</ref> This includes the population held as inmates at [[McRae Correctional Institution]].
It is the largest city in Telfair County, with a population of 6,253 in 2020.<ref name="Census QuickFacts">{{cite web|title=QuickFacts McRae-Helena city, Georgia|url=https://www.census.gov/quickfacts/table/PST045215/1349100|website=United States Census Bureau|accessdate=19 February 2017}}</ref> This includes the population held as inmates at [[McRae Correctional Institution]].


==History==
==History==
On January 1, 2015, [[McRae, Georgia|McRae]] and the adjacent town of [[Helena, Georgia|Helena]] merged to form McRae–Helena. This merge was initiated when Helena discovered it could no longer manage its wastewater supply. While it seemed to make sense to have nearby McCrae take over Helena's water services, it would have not only reduced Helena's revenue, but left Helena with only two municipal services.<ref name="United McRae-Helena">{{cite news|last1=McLean|first1=Liz|title=Once Divided, Now United, McRae-Helena Focused on Future, Downtown|url=http://www.gmanet.com/Advice-Knowledge/Articles-and-Resources/Once-Divided,-Now-United-McRae-Helena-Focused-on.aspx|accessdate=19 February 2017|agency=Georgia Municipal Association|date=April 10, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151201233544/http://www.gmanet.com/Advice-Knowledge/Articles-and-Resources/Once-Divided,-Now-United-McRae-Helena-Focused-on.aspx|archive-date=2015-12-01}}</ref> The cities were united under House Bill 967, sponsored by [[Jimmy Pruett|Representative Jimmy Pruett]] of the 149th district. It was signed into law by Governor [[Nathan Deal]] on April 10, 2014.
On January 1, 2015, [[McRae, Georgia|McRae]] and the adjacent town of [[Helena, Georgia|Helena]] merged to form McRae–Helena. This merge was initiated when Helena discovered it could no longer manage its wastewater supply. While it seemed to make sense to have nearby McRae take over Helena's water services, it would have not only reduced Helena's revenue, but left Helena with only two municipal services.<ref name="United McRae-Helena">{{cite news|last1=McLean|first1=Liz|title=Once Divided, Now United, McRae-Helena Focused on Future, Downtown|url=http://www.gmanet.com/Advice-Knowledge/Articles-and-Resources/Once-Divided,-Now-United-McRae-Helena-Focused-on.aspx|accessdate=19 February 2017|agency=Georgia Municipal Association|date=April 10, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151201233544/http://www.gmanet.com/Advice-Knowledge/Articles-and-Resources/Once-Divided,-Now-United-McRae-Helena-Focused-on.aspx|archive-date=2015-12-01}}</ref> The cities were united under House Bill 967, sponsored by [[Jimmy Pruett|Representative Jimmy Pruett]] of the 149th district. It was signed into law by Governor [[Nathan Deal]] on April 10, 2014.
<ref name="HB 967">{{cite web|title=2013-2014 Regular Session - HB 967 City of McRae-Helena; create and incorporate new municipality; provisions|url=http://www.legis.ga.gov/Legislation/en-US/display/20132014/HB/967|website=Georgia General Assembly|accessdate=19 February 2017}}</ref>
<ref name="HB 967">{{cite web|title=2013-2014 Regular Session - HB 967 City of McRae-Helena; create and incorporate new municipality; provisions|url=http://www.legis.ga.gov/Legislation/en-US/display/20132014/HB/967|website=Georgia General Assembly|accessdate=19 February 2017}}</ref>


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McRae–Helena is located in northern Telfair County at {{coord|32|3|52|N|82|53|54|W|type:city}} (32.064508, -82.898251).
McRae–Helena is located in northern Telfair County at {{coord|32|3|52|N|82|53|54|W|type:city}} (32.064508, -82.898251).


According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the city has a total area of {{convert|11.24055|sqkm|disp=flip}}.<ref name="Census QuickFacts"/> The [[Little Ocmulgee River]] flows just northeast of the city limits, while [[Sugar Creek (Ocmulgee River tributary)|Sugar Creek]] passes through the southwest border of the city.
According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the city has a total land area of {{convert|6.436|sqmi|sqkm}} and a total area of {{convert|6.534|sqmi|sqkm}}.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/geographies/reference-files/time-series/geo/gazetteer-files.html | title = The 2023 U.S. Gazetteer Files|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]}}</ref> The [[Little Ocmulgee River]] flows just northeast of the city limits, while [[Sugar Creek (Ocmulgee River tributary)|Sugar Creek]] passes through the southwest border of the city.


===Transportation===
===Transportation===
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==Sites of interest==
==Sites of interest==
[[File:McRae Georgia statue of liberty.JPG|right|thumb|150px|Model of Statue of Liberty]]
Located in downtown McRae–Helena is Liberty Square, home of a [[Statue of Liberty]] replica that is one-twelfth the size of the original. The square is also the site of a replica of the [[Liberty Bell]] and a marble memorial to Telfair County residents who died in military service.
Located in downtown McRae–Helena is Liberty Square, home of a [[Statue of Liberty]] replica that is one-twelfth the size of the original. The square is also the site of a replica of the [[Liberty Bell]] and a marble memorial to Telfair County residents who died in military service.


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* Telfair County Middle School
* Telfair County Middle School
* [[Telfair County High School]]
* [[Telfair County High School]]
* Telfair County Pre-K


===Higher education===
===Higher education===
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| estimate = 4759
|estref=<ref name="USCensusEst2019CenPopScriptOnlyDirtyFixDoNotUse">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/popest/data/tables.2019.html|date=May 24, 2020|title=Population and Housing Unit Estimates|publisher=United States Census Bureau|accessdate=May 27, 2020}}</ref>
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|footnote=U.S. Decennial Census<ref name="DecennialCensus">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/prod/www/decennial.html|title=Census of Population and Housing|publisher=Census.gov|accessdate=June 4, 2016}}</ref>
|footnote=U.S. Decennial Census<ref name="DecennialCensus">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/prod/www/decennial.html|title=Census of Population and Housing|publisher=Census.gov|accessdate=June 4, 2016}}</ref>
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{{As of|2022|pre=the}} [[American Community Survey]] estimates, there were {{formatnum:6338}} people and {{formatnum:1215}} households.<ref name=DP05>{{cite web|url=https://data.census.gov/table/ACSDP5Y2022.DP05?g=160XX00US1349100 | title= 2022 American Community Survey 5 Year Estimate: Demographic and Housing Estimates for McRae-Helena city, GA | access-date = 2024-06-21 | publisher = [[United States Census Bureau]]}}</ref><ref name=DP02>{{cite web|url=https://data.census.gov/table/ACSDP5Y2022.DP02?g=160XX00US1349100 | title= 2022 American Community Survey 5 Year Estimate: Selected Social Characteristics in the United States for McRae-Helena city, GA | access-date = 2024-06-21 | publisher = [[United States Census Bureau]]}}</ref> The [[population density]] was {{convert|984.8|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|1}}. There were {{formatnum:1843}} housing units at an average density of {{convert|286.4|/sqmi|/km2|1}}.<ref name=DP05/><ref name=B25001>{{cite web|url=https://data.census.gov/table/ACSDT5Y2022.B25001?g=160XX00US1349100 | title= 2022 American Community Survey 5 Year Estimate: Housing Units for McRae-Helena city, GA | access-date = 2024-06-21 | publisher = [[United States Census Bureau]]}}</ref><ref name=Gaz2023>To calculate density we use the land area figure from the places file in {{cite web| url=https://www.census.gov/geographies/reference-files/time-series/geo/gazetteer-files.html | title = The 2023 U.S. Gazetteer Files}}</ref> The racial makeup of the city was 41.6%&nbsp;White, 34.0%&nbsp;Black or African American, 10.5%&nbsp;some other race, 0.2%&nbsp;Native American or Alaskan Native, and 0.2%&nbsp;Asian, with 13.5%&nbsp;from two or more races.<ref name=DP05/> [[Hispanic and Latino Americans|Hispanics or Latinos]] of any race were 24.6%&nbsp;of the population.<ref name=DP05/>
In 2015 it was estimated there were 8,754 people, including the population held as inmates at [[McRae Correctional Institution]], residing in the city.<ref name="Census QuickFacts"/> McRae-Helena as [[Telfair County]]'s largest city is the cultural and economic center of the county. The city of McRae-Helena has a Trading Area of 25,000 people.
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Of the {{formatnum:1215}} households, 30.5%&nbsp;had children under the age of 18 living with them, 42.0%&nbsp;had seniors 65 years or older living with them, 40.3%&nbsp;were married couples living together, 2.1%&nbsp;were couples cohabitating, 18.1%&nbsp;had a male householder with no partner present, and 39.5%&nbsp;had a female householder with no partner present.<ref name=DP02/> The median household size was {{formatnum:3.49}} and the median family size was {{formatnum:4.21}}.<ref name=DP02/>
==Economy==
[[File:McRae-Helena limit US319NB.jpg|thumb|right|McRae-Helena City Limits Sign]]
Major employers in McRae–Helena include:
* [[Husqvarna Motorcycles|Husqvarna]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.husqvarna.com/us/|title=Husqvarna USA &#124; Chainsaws, Lawn Mowers, Zero-Turns, Leaf Blowers, Trimmers}}</ref>
* [[McRae Correctional Institution]] <ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.cca.com/facilities/mcrae-correctional-facility|title = CoreCivic: Better the Public Good}}</ref>
* City of McRae–Helena <ref>[http://mcrae-helena.org/]</ref>
* [[Coca-Cola]] Bottling Plant <ref>{{Cite web|url=https://cocacolaunited.com/locations/mcrae/|title=McRae}}</ref>
* Golden Peanut Company <ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.telfairco.org/chambermembership/a.html|title=Telfair County, GA}}</ref>
* [[Telfair State Prison]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.dcor.state.ga.us/GDC/FacilityMap/html/telfair_state_prison.html |title=Archived copy |accessdate=2014-02-11 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20130317030058/http://www.dcor.state.ga.us/GDC/FacilityMap/html/telfair_state_prison.html |archivedate=2013-03-17 }}</ref>
* [[Little Ocmulgee State Park]]<ref>[http://littleocmulgeelodge.com/]</ref>
* Cook Petro <ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.quicktransportsolutions.com/truckingcompany/georgia/cook-petro-inc-usdot-1346815.php|title = Cook Petro, Inc. USDOT 1346815 - Mcrae, Georgia Trucking Company}}</ref>
* Griffins Warehouse–McRae, LLC <ref>[https://rwgriffin.com/]</ref>


The age distribution was 24.5%&nbsp;under 18, 6.6%&nbsp;from 18 to 24, 30.8%&nbsp;from 25 to 44, 23.9%&nbsp;from 45 to 64, and 14.2%&nbsp;who were 65 or older. The median age was {{formatnum:36.4}} years.<ref name=S0101>{{cite web|url=https://data.census.gov/table/ACSST5Y2022.S0101?g=160XX00US1349100 | title= 2022 American Community Survey 5 Year Estimate: Age and Sex for McRae-Helena city, GA | access-date = 2024-06-21 | publisher = [[United States Census Bureau]]}}</ref> For every 100 females, there were {{formatnum:211.1}} males.<ref name=DP05/>
==Arts and culture==


The median income for a family household was ${{formatnum:54583}} and the median income for a non-family household was ${{formatnum:15590}}. The [[per capita income]] was ${{formatnum:12592}}.<ref name=S1902>{{cite web|url=https://data.census.gov/table/ACSST5Y2022.S1902?g=160XX00US1349100 | title= 2022 American Community Survey 5 Year Estimate: Mean Income in the Past 12 Months (in 2022 Inflation-Adjusted Dollars) for McRae-Helena city, GA | access-date = 2024-06-21 | publisher = [[United States Census Bureau]]}}</ref><ref name=S1901>{{cite web|url=https://data.census.gov/table/ACSST5Y2022.S1901?g=160XX00US1349100 | title= 2022 American Community Survey 5 Year Estimate: Income in the Past 12 Months (in 2022 Inflation-Adjusted Dollars) for McRae-Helena city, GA | access-date = 2024-06-21 | publisher = [[United States Census Bureau]]}}</ref> Males working [[full-time job]]s had median earnings of ${{formatnum:50445}} compared to ${{formatnum:40536}} for females.<ref name=S2001>{{cite web|url=https://data.census.gov/table/ACSST5Y2022.S2001?g=160XX00US1349100 | title= 2022 American Community Survey 5 Year Estimate: Earnings in the Past 12 Months (in 2022 Inflation-Adjusted Dollars) for McRae-Helena city, GA | access-date = 2024-06-21 | publisher = [[United States Census Bureau]]}}</ref> Out of the {{formatnum:4184}} people with a determined poverty status, 42.1%&nbsp;were below the [[poverty line]]. Further, 73.8%&nbsp;of minors and 28.0%&nbsp;of seniors were below the poverty line.<ref name=S1701>{{cite web|url=https://data.census.gov/table/ACSST5Y2022.S1701?g=160XX00US1349100 | title= 2022 American Community Survey 5 Year Estimate: Poverty Status in the Past 12 Months for McRae-Helena city, GA | access-date = 2024-06-21 | publisher = [[United States Census Bureau]]}}</ref>
===Museums and other points of interest===

The Telfair County museum of history
In the survey, residents self-identified with various ethnic ancestries. People of [[Scotch-Irish American|Scotch-Irish]] descent made up 13.7%&nbsp;of the population of the town, followed by [[American ancestry|American]] at 3.1%, [[English American|English]] at 3.0%, [[Irish American|Irish]] at 1.8%, and [[German American|German]] at 0.9%.<ref name=DP02/>

==Economy==
[[File:McRae-Helena limit US319NB.jpg|thumb|right|McRae-Helena city limits sign]]
Major employers in McRae–Helena include:
* [[Husqvarna Motorcycles|Husqvarna]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.husqvarna.com/us/|title=Husqvarna USA &#124; Chainsaws, Lawn Mowers, Zero-Turns, Leaf Blowers, Trimmers}}</ref>
* [[McRae Correctional Institution]] <ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cca.com/facilities/mcrae-correctional-facility|title = CoreCivic: Better the Public Good}}</ref>
* City of McRae–Helena <ref>http://mcrae-helena.org/ {{Bare URL inline|date=August 2022}}</ref>
* [[Coca-Cola]] Bottling Plant <ref>{{cite web|url=https://cocacolaunited.com/locations/mcrae/|title=McRae}}</ref>
* Golden Peanut Company <ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.telfairco.org/chambermembership/a.html|title=Telfair County, GA}}</ref>
* [[Telfair State Prison]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.dcor.state.ga.us/GDC/FacilityMap/html/telfair_state_prison.html |title=&#124;&#124; Georgia Department of Corrections &#124;&#124; |accessdate=2014-02-11 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20130317030058/http://www.dcor.state.ga.us/GDC/FacilityMap/html/telfair_state_prison.html |archivedate=2013-03-17 }}</ref>
* [[Little Ocmulgee State Park]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://littleocmulgeelodge.com/ |title=Homepage - Little Ocmulgee State Park & Lodge |publisher=Littleocmulgeelodge.com |date= |accessdate=2022-08-12}}</ref>
* Cook Petro <ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.quicktransportsolutions.com/truckingcompany/georgia/cook-petro-inc-usdot-1346815.php|title = Cook Petro, Inc. USDOT 1346815 - Mcrae, Georgia Trucking Company}}</ref>
* Griffins Warehouse–McRae, LLC <ref>{{cite web|url=https://rwgriffin.com/ |title=Feed, Seed and Fertilizer in Georgia |publisher=RW Griffin |date= |accessdate=2022-08-12}}</ref>


==See also==
==See also==
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* [http://mcrae-helena.org/ City of McRae–Helena official website]
* [http://mcrae-helena.org/ City of McRae–Helena official website]
* [http://www.thetelfairenterprise.com ''Telfair Enterprise'' newspaper]
* [http://www.thetelfairenterprise.com ''Telfair Enterprise'' newspaper]
* [https://vimeo.com/126635180 Christiane Badgly, ''A Prison for McRae''] (50:29 minutes), 2003, made for Arte France; not yet aired in the US


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Latest revision as of 06:19, 22 June 2024

McRae–Helena, Georgia
City
Downtown McRae–Helena, Georgia
Downtown McRae–Helena, Georgia
Nickname: 
The Purple Heart City
Motto: 
The Crossroads City
McRae–Helena, Georgia is located in Georgia
McRae–Helena, Georgia
McRae–Helena, Georgia
Location in Georgia
Coordinates: 32°04′10″N 82°54′10″W / 32.06944°N 82.90278°W / 32.06944; -82.90278
LandVereinigte Staaten
StateGeorgien
CountyTelfair, Wheeler
Regierung
 • MayorMike Young
 • City ManagerMelissa A. Jones
Area
[1]
 • Total6.53 sq mi (16.92 km2)
 • Land6.44 sq mi (16.67 km2)
 • Water0.10 sq mi (0.25 km2)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total6,253
 • Density971.57/sq mi (375.15/km2)
ZIP code
31055
Area code(s)229, 912
FIPS code13-49100
Websitemcrae-helena.org

McRae–Helena is a city in the U.S. state of Georgia, formed on January 1, 2015, by the merger of the two cities of McRae and Helena. McRae–Helena is the county seat of Telfair County.

It is the largest city in Telfair County, with a population of 6,253 in 2020.[2] This includes the population held as inmates at McRae Correctional Institution.

History

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On January 1, 2015, McRae and the adjacent town of Helena merged to form McRae–Helena. This merge was initiated when Helena discovered it could no longer manage its wastewater supply. While it seemed to make sense to have nearby McRae take over Helena's water services, it would have not only reduced Helena's revenue, but left Helena with only two municipal services.[3] The cities were united under House Bill 967, sponsored by Representative Jimmy Pruett of the 149th district. It was signed into law by Governor Nathan Deal on April 10, 2014. [4]

Geography

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McRae–Helena is located in northern Telfair County at 32°3′52″N 82°53′54″W / 32.06444°N 82.89833°W / 32.06444; -82.89833 (32.064508, -82.898251).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total land area of 6.436 square miles (16.67 km2) and a total area of 6.534 square miles (16.92 km2).[5] The Little Ocmulgee River flows just northeast of the city limits, while Sugar Creek passes through the southwest border of the city.

Transport

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Several highways travel through McRae–Helena Area. U.S. Route 23 (US 23), along with US 341/SR 27 travel through the city as a one-way pair using Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard (formerly Railroad Street), heading northwest 20 miles (32 km) to Eastman and Oak Street heading southeast 24 miles (39 km) to Hazlehurst, while US 280/US 319/US 441/SR 30/SR 31 travel through as Third Avenue, crossing US 23/US 341/SR 27 in the center of the city. US 280/SR 30 heads northeast 33 miles (53 km) to Vidalia and west 55 miles (89 km) to Cordele, while US 319/US 441/SR 31 heads south 19 miles (31 km) to the small town of Jacksonville and north 35 miles (56 km) to Dublin.

Major railroad lines include the former Macon and Brunswick Railroad, now the Brunswick Division of Norfolk Southern Railway which passes through both former cities, and a former Seaboard Air Line Railroad line now owned by the Heart of Georgia Railroad that passed only through Helena. A junction between these lines exists in the former Helena.

Sites of interest

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Model of Statue of Liberty

Located in downtown McRae–Helena is Liberty Square, home of a Statue of Liberty replica that is one-twelfth the size of the original. The square is also the site of a replica of the Liberty Bell and a marble memorial to Telfair County residents who died in military service.

On the outskirts of McRae–Helena is the Talmadge Home. This historic home was occupied by two former Georgia governors, Eugene Talmadge and Herman Eugene Talmadge. McRae–Helena was the birthplace of Marion B. Folsom (1893–1976), a longtime executive of the Eastman Kodak Company who served as the United States Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare during the Eisenhower administration.

Famous railfan photographer William B. Folsom is buried in McRae–Helena.

Bildung

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Telfair County School District

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The Telfair County School District holds pre-school to grade twelve, and consists of one elementary school, a middle school, and a high school.[6] The district has 112 full-time teachers and over 1,648 students.[7]

Higher education

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Demographics

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Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
20206,253—
2023 (est.)4,759[9]−23.9%
U.S. Decennial Census[10]

As of the 2022 American Community Survey estimates, there were 6,338 people and 1,215 households.[11][12] The population density was 984.8 inhabitants per square mile (380.2/km2). There were 1,843 housing units at an average density of 286.4 per square mile (110.6/km2).[11][13][14] The racial makeup of the city was 41.6% White, 34.0% Black or African American, 10.5% some other race, 0.2% Native American or Alaskan Native, and 0.2% Asian, with 13.5% from two or more races.[11] Hispanics or Latinos of any race were 24.6% of the population.[11]

Of the 1,215 households, 30.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 42.0% had seniors 65 years or older living with them, 40.3% were married couples living together, 2.1% were couples cohabitating, 18.1% had a male householder with no partner present, and 39.5% had a female householder with no partner present.[12] The median household size was 3.49 and the median family size was 4.21.[12]

The age distribution was 24.5% under 18, 6.6% from 18 to 24, 30.8% from 25 to 44, 23.9% from 45 to 64, and 14.2% who were 65 or older. The median age was 36.4 years.[15] For every 100 females, there were 211.1 males.[11]

The median income for a family household was $54,583 and the median income for a non-family household was $15,590. The per capita income was $12,592.[16][17] Males working full-time jobs had median earnings of $50,445 compared to $40,536 for females.[18] Out of the 4,184 people with a determined poverty status, 42.1% were below the poverty line. Further, 73.8% of minors and 28.0% of seniors were below the poverty line.[19]

In the survey, residents self-identified with various ethnic ancestries. People of Scotch-Irish descent made up 13.7% of the population of the town, followed by American at 3.1%, English at 3.0%, Irish at 1.8%, and German at 0.9%.[12]

Economy

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McRae-Helena city limits sign

Major employers in McRae–Helena include:

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved December 18, 2021.
  2. ^ "QuickFacts McRae-Helena city, Georgia". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved February 19, 2017.
  3. ^ McLean, Liz (April 10, 2015). "Once Divided, Now United, McRae-Helena Focused on Future, Downtown". Georgia Municipal Association. Archived from the original on December 1, 2015. Retrieved February 19, 2017.
  4. ^ "2013-2014 Regular Session - HB 967 City of McRae-Helena; create and incorporate new municipality; provisions". Georgia General Assembly. Retrieved February 19, 2017.
  5. ^ "The 2023 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau.
  6. ^ Georgia Board of Education[permanent dead link], Retrieved June 27, 2010.
  7. ^ School Stats, Retrieved June 27, 2010.
  8. ^ Heart of Georgia Technical College Archived 2010-09-24 at the Wayback Machine, retrieved June 4, 2010.
  9. ^ "City and Town Population Totals: 2020-2023". United States Census Bureau. May 16, 2024. Retrieved May 16, 2024.
  10. ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2016.
  11. ^ a b c d e "2022 American Community Survey 5 Year Estimate: Demographic and Housing Estimates for McRae-Helena city, GA". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved June 21, 2024.
  12. ^ a b c d "2022 American Community Survey 5 Year Estimate: Selected Social Characteristics in the United States for McRae-Helena city, GA". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved June 21, 2024.
  13. ^ "2022 American Community Survey 5 Year Estimate: Housing Units for McRae-Helena city, GA". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved June 21, 2024.
  14. ^ To calculate density we use the land area figure from the places file in "The 2023 U.S. Gazetteer Files".
  15. ^ "2022 American Community Survey 5 Year Estimate: Age and Sex for McRae-Helena city, GA". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved June 21, 2024.
  16. ^ "2022 American Community Survey 5 Year Estimate: Mean Income in the Past 12 Months (in 2022 Inflation-Adjusted Dollars) for McRae-Helena city, GA". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved June 21, 2024.
  17. ^ "2022 American Community Survey 5 Year Estimate: Income in the Past 12 Months (in 2022 Inflation-Adjusted Dollars) for McRae-Helena city, GA". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved June 21, 2024.
  18. ^ "2022 American Community Survey 5 Year Estimate: Earnings in the Past 12 Months (in 2022 Inflation-Adjusted Dollars) for McRae-Helena city, GA". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved June 21, 2024.
  19. ^ "2022 American Community Survey 5 Year Estimate: Poverty Status in the Past 12 Months for McRae-Helena city, GA". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved June 21, 2024.
  20. ^ "Husqvarna USA | Chainsaws, Lawn Mowers, Zero-Turns, Leaf Blowers, Trimmers".
  21. ^ "CoreCivic: Better the Public Good".
  22. ^ http://mcrae-helena.org/ [bare URL]
  23. ^ "McRae".
  24. ^ "Telfair County, GA".
  25. ^ "|| Georgia Department of Corrections ||". Archived from the original on March 17, 2013. Retrieved February 11, 2014.
  26. ^ "Homepage - Little Ocmulgee State Park & Lodge". Littleocmulgeelodge.com. Retrieved August 12, 2022.
  27. ^ "Cook Petro, Inc. USDOT 1346815 - Mcrae, Georgia Trucking Company".
  28. ^ "Feed, Seed and Fertilizer in Georgia". RW Griffin. Retrieved August 12, 2022.
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