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Moving to Dallas, Georgia

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Dallas, the county seat for Paulding County, was incorporated February 8, 1854. The city was named for George M. Dallas of Pennsylvania, who was vice president under James Polk. The county courthouse, built in 1892, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

In and around Dallas, there are a two historic sites and monuments, Pickett’s Mill site and New Hope Church monument. The Pickett’s Mill Battlefield State Historic site is said to be one of the best-preserved Civil War battlefields in the nation. This 468-acre park is the site of the ten-day battle of Pickett’s Mill. The New Hope Church monument is the spot of a three day battle where Confederate troops fought to hold the line against Union troops heading toward Atlanta.

Dallas is the largest of Paulding County’s three cities. The two other cities are Braswell and Hiram. Attractions include the nearby High Shoals Falls, public golf, and the Southeastern International Dragway

Recently, Dallas announced “Heritage Week” in the month of May to celebrate the city’s legacy and history.

Population: 5,056. Estimated population in July 2024: 8,667 (+71.4% change)
Males: 2,293 (45.4%), Females: 2,763 (54.6%)

Paulding County

Zip codes: 30132, 30157.

Demographics

Median resident age: 29.4 years
Median household income: $33,750
Median house value: $89,100

Population by Race

Races in Dallas:

  • White Non-Hispanic (84.9%)
  • Black (10.1%)
  • Two or more races (2.2%)
  • Hispanic (2.0%)
  • American Indian (1.0%)
  • Other race (0.9%)

Ancestries: United States (23.8%), German (10.3%), Irish (9.6%), English (4.4%), French (4.0%), Italian (2.1%).

Elevation: 1050 feet

Land area: 4.5 square miles

Map of Dallas, GA

Population by Education

For population 25 years and over in Dallas

  • High school or higher: 69.4%
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher: 10.0%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 2.6%
  • Unemployed: 4.1%
  • Mean travel time to work: 37.8 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Dallas city

  • Never married: 20.5%
  • Now married: 54.3%
  • Separated: 1.6%
  • Widowed: 8.2%
  • Divorced: 15.4%

1.6% Foreign born

Population change in the 1990s: +1,934 (+61.9%).

Hospitals

Hospital/medical center in Dallas:

  • WELLSTAR PAULDING HOSPITAL (600 W MEMORIAL DR)

Other hospitals/medical centers near Dallas:

Airports

Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to Dallas:

  • DOBBINS AIR RESERVE BASE (about 24 miles; MARIETTA, GA; Abbreviation: MGE)
  • THE WILLIAM B HARTSFIELD ATLANTA INTL (about 36 miles; ATLANTA, GA; Abbreviation: ATL)
  • RICHARD B RUSSELL (about 37 miles; ROME, GA; Abbreviation: RMG)

Other public-use airports nearest to Dallas:

  • CARTERSVILLE (about 14 miles; CARTERSVILLE, GA; Abbreviation: VPC)
  • COBB COUNTY-MC COLLUM FIELD (about 19 miles; ATLANTA, GA; Abbreviation: RYY)
  • CORNELIUS-MOORE FIELD (about 22 miles; CEDARTOWN, GA; Abbreviation: 4A4)

Colleges and Universities

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Dallas:

  • KENNESAW STATE UNIVERSITY (about 19 miles; KENNESAW, GA; Full-time enrollment: 9,589)
  • LIFE UNIVERSITY (about 21 miles; MARIETTA, GA; Full-time enrollment: 2,881)
  • SOUTHERN POLYTECHNIC STATE UNIVERSITY (about 21 miles; MARIETTA, GA; Full-time enrollment: 2,559)
  • CHATTAHOOCHEE TECHNICAL COLLEGE (about 21 miles; MARIETTA, GA; Full-time enrollment: 2,012)
  • STATE UNIVERSITY OF WEST GEORGIA (about 30 miles; CARROLLTON, GA; Full-time enrollment: 7,241)
  • CLARK ATLANTA UNIVERSITY (about 31 miles; ATLANTA, GA; Full-time enrollment: 4,652)
  • MOREHOUSE COLLEGE (about 31 miles; ATLANTA, GA; Full-time enrollment: 2,867)

Schools

Public high schools in Dallas:

  • PAULDING COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL (Students: 1,820; Location: 1297 VILLA RICA HIGHWAY; Grades: 09 – 12)
  • EAST PAULDING HIGH SCHOOL (Students: 1,545; Location: 3320 EAST PAULDING DRIVE; Grades: 09 – 12)

Private high school in Dallas:

  • CROSSROADS CHRISTIAN ACADEMY (Students: 15; Location: 7720 NEBO RD EXT; Grades: PK – 12)

Biggest public primary/middle schools in Dallas:

  • EAST PAULDING MIDDLE SCHOOL (Students: 1,004; Location: 2945 HIRAM-ACWORTH HIGHWAY; Grades: 06 – 08)
  • HERSCHEL JONES MIDDLE SCHOOL (Students: 997; Location: 100 STADIUM DRIVE; Grades: 06 – 08)
  • LENA MAE MOSES MIDDLE SCHOOL (Students: 972; Location: 1066 OLD COUNTY FARM ROAD; Grades: 06 – 08)
  • SOUTH PAULDING MIDDLE SCHOOL (Students: 938; Location: 592 NEBO ROAD; Grades: 06 – 08)
  • NEBO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 822; Location: 2843 NEBO ROAD; Grades: PK – 05)
  • C. A. ROBERTS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 796; Location: 1833 MOUNT TABOR CHURCH ROAD; Grades: PK – 05)
  • ALLGOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 736; Location: 312 HART ROAD; Grades: PK – 05)
  • NORTHSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 735; Location: 2223 CARTERSVILLE HIGHWAY; Grades: PK – 05)
  • DALLAS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 639; Location: 520 HARDEE STREET; Grades: PK – 05)
  • ABNEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 612; Location: 4555 DALLAS-ACWORTH HIGHWAY; Grades: KG – 05)

Private primary/middle school in Dallas:

  • RAINBOW MONTESSORI SCHOOL (Students: 100; Location: 111 LEGION ROAD; Grades: PK – 7)

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