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Camilla, GA


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Camilla, Georgia

Introduction to Camilla, Georgia

Camilla, Georgia is 24 miles S of Albany, Georgia (center to center) and 164 miles W of Jacksonville, Florida. The population of the city, which is in Mitchell County, is 5,669.

Camilla History

The community of Camilla, which was named after General Henry Mitchell's granddaughter, Camilla Mitchell, was incorporated on December 14, 1858. The first mayor of the city, Mr. T.J. Butler, was elected in 1868. On September 19, 1868, an inter-racial riot resulted in the death of numerous African-Americans. Colonel Pierce, the Republican candidate for Congress, also suffered grave injuries in this riot, which played an important role in the 1870 ban on knives and firearms at public gatherings. In the 21st century, Camilla was hit by two devastating tornadoes.

Camilla and Nearby Attractions

  • Albany Civil Rights Movement Museum
  • Thronateeska Heritage Center
  • George T Bagby State Park
  • Lapham-Patterson House State Historic Site
  • Dothan Area Botanical Gardens

Things To Do In Camilla

The Albany Civil Rights Movement Museum, and Thronateeska Heritage Center display exhibits focusing on the heritage of the region. The Agrirama is a living history museum depicting 19th-century farm life. Lapham-Patterson House State Historic Site, and Pebble Hill Plantation are historical sites nearby. A variety of recreational facilities are provided by the Reed Bingham State Park, and Seminole State Park. The area also numerous quail hunting plantations such as the CoveyRise Plantation, Riverview Plantation, and Rio Piedra Plantation. In addition, the city hosts the Gnat Days Festival in May every year.

Camilla Transportation

Air transportation is available from the Southwest Georgia Regional Airport.

Camilla Higher Education

Colleges near Camilla include the Tallahassee Community College, Albany State University, and Florida State University.

High Points

Camilla strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Georgia):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophyCamilla Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 12%Camilla Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Camilla, GA

Comparing Camilla to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Georgia (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population109
Children Under 5 Years Old98
Racial Diversity87
Senior Citizens56
Age of the Population22
Male Share of the Population12
Well-Paid Single Men11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size88
Portion of People Married11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults26
People in Middle Class or Better12
People Above Poverty11
Median Family Income11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work78
Public Transportation Use68
Short Commute Times67
Working at Home12

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents108
Affordability of Property Taxes97
Housing Recently Built63
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals56
People Living Alone54
Seasonal and Vacation Housing54

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime36
Low Property Crime23

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