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Sandersville, Georgia

Introduction to Sandersville, Georgia

Sandersville, Georgia, in Washington county, is 48 miles E of Macon, Georgia (center to center) and 105 miles SE of Atlanta, Georgia. The city has a population of 6,144.

Sandersville History

The Sandersville community was established in 1796, when it was an intersection of Indian trails. Later, Mr. M. Saunders built a general store and the community was named "Saundersville" in his honor. It was incorporated as "Sandersville" on November 27th, 1812. It is a major producer of kaolin, the fine white clay used to create a range of products from paper and cosmetics to the nose cone of rockets. Consequently, Sandersville is nicknamed "Kaolin Capital of the World", or "The Kaolin City". The city is also the birthplace of Elijah Muhammad, leader of the Nation of Islam, and Takeo Spikes, Philadelphia Eagles Pro Bowl linebacker.

Sandersville and Nearby Attractions

  • Washington County Museum
  • Old Governor's Mansion
  • Uncle Remus Museum
  • Magnolia Springs State Park
  • Civil War Heritage Trail
  • Lockerly Arboretum

Things To Do In Sandersville

The city of Sandersville has numerous historical locations including the Historical Society Brown House Museum, the Historical Society Genealogy Museum, and the Old City Cemetery. Confederate Museum, Uncle Remus Museum, Old Governor's Mansion, and the home of writer Flannery O'Connor are also close by. The Hamburg State Park, which is situated on 741 acres, includes a museum, a lake, and a grist mill. It also offers facilities for fishing, hiking, and boating. A walk along the Georgia Civil War Heritage Trails takes visitors back to the region's Civil War era. In addition, the community hosts the Washington County Ag & Youth Fair in October every year.

Sandersville Transportation

Middle Georgia Regional Airport is the nearest major airport.

Sandersville Higher Education

Sandersville is home to the Sandersville Technical Institute. Mercer University, Georgia College and State University, and Macon State College are also close by.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)		Top 4%trophySandersville Affordability of Rents
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)		Top 7%Sandersville Short Commute Times
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)		Top 16%Sandersville Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Sandersville, GA

Comparing Sandersville 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 Old75
Senior Citizens77
Racial Diversity63
Age of the Population68
Well-Paid Single Women37
Well-Paid Single Men15
Male Share of the Population12

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size65
Portion of People Married13

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults47
People in Middle Class or Better14
Median Family Income14
People Above Poverty13

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times910
Public Transportation Use68
Working at Home24
Walking and Biking to Work11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents108
Affordability of Property Taxes95
People Living Alone77
Housing Recently Built74
Seasonal and Vacation Housing65
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals57

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime24
Low Violent Crime12

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