Pooler, Georgia
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Pooler is a city in Chatham County
, Georgia
, United States
. According to 2010 US Census, the population was 19,140, a threefold increase over the 2000 count of 6,239. Pooler is located northwest of Savannah
near I-95 and is part of the Savannah
Metropolitan Statistical Area
.
During the Civil War
, Pooler was a railway stop called Pooler's Station—the last stop before Savannah on the Central of Georgia Railroad
. In December 1864, Pooler was a meeting place for Union
officers led by William Tecumseh Sherman
, who negotiated with Savannah authorities for the strategic port city's peaceful surrender.
. Godley Station, the center for business development, has been successful in attracting large companies such as JCB
to the area. Low crimecitation?,citation?, and a small town community have all been factors in its explosive growth. Pooler is now one of Georgia's fastest-growing cities.
was 217.8 people per square mile (84.1/km²). There were 2,356 housing units at an average density of 82.2 per square mile (31.8/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 87.75% White, 7.85% African American, 0.18% Native American, 2.07% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.34% from other races
, and 1.80% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.23% of the population.
There were 2,245 households out of which 40.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 64.4% were married couples
living together, 11.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 20.1% were non-families. 16.3% of all households were made up of individuals and 5.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.74 and the average family size was 3.06.
In the city the population was spread out with 27.6% under the age of 18, 8.2% from 18 to 24, 33.0% from 25 to 44, 21.6% from 45 to 64, and 9.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females there were 94.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.9 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $47,202, and the median income for a family was $50,067. Males had a median income of $41,947 versus $29,851 for females. The per capita income
for the city was $19,759. About 6.7% of families and 8.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 9.2% of those under age 18 and 15.2% of those age 65 or over.
Chatham County, Georgia
Chatham County is a county located in the U.S. state of Georgia. The county seat and largest city is Savannah. In the official US Census of 2010, Chatham County had a total population of 265,128 . Chatham is the most populous Georgia county outside the Atlanta metropolitan area...
, Georgia
Georgia (U.S. state)
Georgia is a state located in the southeastern United States. It was established in 1732, the last of the original Thirteen Colonies. The state is named after King George II of Great Britain. Georgia was the fourth state to ratify the United States Constitution, on January 2, 1788...
, United States
United States
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. According to 2010 US Census, the population was 19,140, a threefold increase over the 2000 count of 6,239. Pooler is located northwest of Savannah
Savannah, Georgia
Savannah is the largest city and the county seat of Chatham County, in the U.S. state of Georgia. Established in 1733, the city of Savannah was the colonial capital of the Province of Georgia and later the first state capital of Georgia. Today Savannah is an industrial center and an important...
near I-95 and is part of the Savannah
Savannah, Georgia
Savannah is the largest city and the county seat of Chatham County, in the U.S. state of Georgia. Established in 1733, the city of Savannah was the colonial capital of the Province of Georgia and later the first state capital of Georgia. Today Savannah is an industrial center and an important...
Metropolitan Statistical Area
Savannah metropolitan area
The Savannah Metropolitan Statistical Area, as defined by the United States Census Bureau, is an area consisting of three counties in Georgia, anchored by the city of Savannah. As of the 2010 census, the Savannah MSA had a population of 347,611, an 18.6 percent increase from the 2000 population of ...
.
History
The city was named for railroad employee Robert William Pooler.During the Civil War
American Civil War
The American Civil War was a civil war fought in the United States of America. In response to the election of Abraham Lincoln as President of the United States, 11 southern slave states declared their secession from the United States and formed the Confederate States of America ; the other 25...
, Pooler was a railway stop called Pooler's Station—the last stop before Savannah on the Central of Georgia Railroad
Central of Georgia Railroad
The Central of Georgia Railway started as the Central Rail Road and Canal Company in 1833. As a way to better attract investment capital, the railroad changed its name to Central Rail Road and Banking Company of Georgia. This railroad was constructed to join the Macon and Western Railroad at...
. In December 1864, Pooler was a meeting place for Union
Union (American Civil War)
During the American Civil War, the Union was a name used to refer to the federal government of the United States, which was supported by the twenty free states and five border slave states. It was opposed by 11 southern slave states that had declared a secession to join together to form the...
officers led by William Tecumseh Sherman
William Tecumseh Sherman
William Tecumseh Sherman was an American soldier, businessman, educator and author. He served as a General in the Union Army during the American Civil War , for which he received recognition for his outstanding command of military strategy as well as criticism for the harshness of the "scorched...
, who negotiated with Savannah authorities for the strategic port city's peaceful surrender.
Modern Pooler
Today, Pooler is the center for commercial development in west Chatham CountyChatham County, Georgia
Chatham County is a county located in the U.S. state of Georgia. The county seat and largest city is Savannah. In the official US Census of 2010, Chatham County had a total population of 265,128 . Chatham is the most populous Georgia county outside the Atlanta metropolitan area...
. Godley Station, the center for business development, has been successful in attracting large companies such as JCB
J. C. Bamford
JCB is a global construction, demolition and agricultural equipment company headquartered in Rocester, United Kingdom. It is the world's third-largest construction equipment manufacturer. It produces over 300 types of machines, including diggers , excavators, tractors and diesel engines...
to the area. Low crimecitation?,citation?, and a small town community have all been factors in its explosive growth. Pooler is now one of Georgia's fastest-growing cities.
Demographics
The 2010 population was 19,140. In the last census (2000), there were 6,239 people, 2,245 households, and 1,793 families residing in the city. The population densityPopulation density
Population density is a measurement of population per unit area or unit volume. It is frequently applied to living organisms, and particularly to humans...
was 217.8 people per square mile (84.1/km²). There were 2,356 housing units at an average density of 82.2 per square mile (31.8/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 87.75% White, 7.85% African American, 0.18% Native American, 2.07% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.34% from other races
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
, and 1.80% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.23% of the population.
There were 2,245 households out of which 40.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 64.4% were married couples
Marriage
Marriage is a social union or legal contract between people that creates kinship. It is an institution in which interpersonal relationships, usually intimate and sexual, are acknowledged in a variety of ways, depending on the culture or subculture in which it is found...
living together, 11.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 20.1% were non-families. 16.3% of all households were made up of individuals and 5.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.74 and the average family size was 3.06.
In the city the population was spread out with 27.6% under the age of 18, 8.2% from 18 to 24, 33.0% from 25 to 44, 21.6% from 45 to 64, and 9.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females there were 94.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.9 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $47,202, and the median income for a family was $50,067. Males had a median income of $41,947 versus $29,851 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
Per capita income or income per person is a measure of mean income within an economic aggregate, such as a country or city. It is calculated by taking a measure of all sources of income in the aggregate and dividing it by the total population...
for the city was $19,759. About 6.7% of families and 8.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 9.2% of those under age 18 and 15.2% of those age 65 or over.