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Mountain Park, Fulton County, Georgia

Coordinates: 34°04′59″N 84°24′48″W / 34.08306°N 84.41333°W / 34.08306; -84.41333
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Mountain Park, Georgia
City
Sunrise over Lake Garrett in Mountain Park
Sunrise over Lake Garrett in Mountain Park
Official logo of Mountain Park, Georgia
Logo
Location in Fulton County and the state of Georgia
Location in Fulton County and the state of Georgia
Coordinates: 34°04′59″N 84°24′48″W / 34.08306°N 84.41333°W / 34.08306; -84.41333
CountryUnited States
StateGeorgia
CountyFulton, Cherokee
Incorporated1927
Government
 • MayorJim Still
Area
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 • Total0.53 sq mi (1.37 km2)
 • Land0.46 sq mi (1.20 km2)
 • Water0.07 sq mi (0.18 km2)
Elevation
[2]
1,004 ft (306 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total583
 • Density1,261.90/sq mi (487.62/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (EST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
FIPS code13-53172
GNIS feature ID2404331[2]
Websitemountainparkgov.com

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 1,000 feet (300 m) 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.[3]

History

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Mountain Park city hall

Mountain Park was incorporated in 1927.[4]

Geography

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According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.5 square miles (1.3 km2), of which 0.1 square miles (0.26 km2), 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.[5]

Lake Garrett is within the city, and downstream to the northwest Lake Cherful straddles the county line.[6] 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.[7]

Demographics

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Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
194010—
19501550.0%
196062313.3%
1970268332.3%
198037841.0%
199055446.6%
2000506−8.7%
20105478.1%
20205836.6%
U.S. Decennial Census[8]
Mountain Park racial composition as of 2020[9]
Race Num. Perc.
White (non-Hispanic) 475 81.48%
Black or African American (non-Hispanic) 10 1.72%
Native American 2 0.34%
Asian 14 2.4%
Other/Mixed 49 8.4%
Hispanic or Latino 33 5.66%

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.

References

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  1. ^ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved December 18, 2021.
  2. ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Mountain Park, Fulton County, Georgia
  3. ^ "Enforcement".
  4. ^ Mountain Park. georgia.gov. Retrieved 27 June 2015.
  5. ^ Detailed Census map of Georgia, United States Census Bureau, 2000, pp. 5, 17. Accessed 2007-12-02.
  6. ^ Hiland, Harriett (December 19, 2000). "Secluded town wants to retain independence to keep its peace and quiet". Creative Loafing. Creative Loafing Media. Retrieved August 8, 2008.
  7. ^ Mountain Park awarded $45,000 in damages, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, 2010
  8. ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  9. ^ "Explore Census Data". data.census.gov. Retrieved December 13, 2021.
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