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Pearson, Georgia Population, Hospitals, Airports, and Schools

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Pearson, the county seat of Atkinson County, was incorporated December 27, 1890 in what was then Coffee County. The city was named in honor of Benjah Pearson who served in the Indian War of 1838.

The courthouse in Atkinson County was constructed in 1920 and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Located on U.S. 82, Pearson and Willacoochee are the only municipalities in Atkinson County.

The Minnie F. Corbitt Memorial Museum was established in 1955 as the first residence built in Pearson (circa 1873). It is dedicated to the memory of south Georgia pioneers and their way of life.

During the 1960s and 1970s, Pearson was referred to as the “Chess Capital” of the state. The city has hosted four consecutive championships and a large percentage of Pearson residents make up one-fourth of the Georgia Chess Association membership.

Population: 1,805. Estimated population in July 2024: 1,901 (+5.3% change)
Males: 897 (49.7%), Females: 908 (50.3%)

Atkinson County

Zip code: 31642

Demographics

Median resident age: 27.1 years
Median household income: $22,188
Median house value: $44,200

Population by Race

Races in Pearson:

  • Black (38.4%)
  • White Non-Hispanic (33.1%)
  • Hispanic (28.2%)
  • Other race (21.6%)
  • American Indian (1.1%)

(Total can be greater than 100% because Hispanics could be counted in other races)

Ancestries: United States (15.3%), English (4.0%), Irish (3.1%).

Elevation: 205 feet

Land area: 2.9 square miles

Map of Pearson, GA

Population by Education

For population 25 years and over in Pearson

  • High school or higher: 47.6%
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher: 9.5%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 3.3%
  • Unemployed: 6.6%
  • Mean travel time to work: 20.7 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Pearson city

  • Never married: 29.0%
  • Now married: 48.6%
  • Separated: 4.0%
  • Widowed: 10.6%
  • Divorced: 7.9%

22.9% Foreign born (22.4% Latin America).

Population change in the 1990s: +90 (+5.2%).

Hospitals

Hospitals/medical centers near Pearson:

Airports

Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to Pearson:

  • MOODY AFB (about 33 miles; VALDOSTA, GA; Abbreviation: VAD)
  • VALDOSTA RGNL (about 47 miles; VALDOSTA, GA; Abbreviation: VLD)
  • SOUTHWEST GEORGIA REGIONAL (about 94 miles; ALBANY, GA; Abbreviation: ABY)

Other public-use airports nearest to Pearson:

Colleges and Universities

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Pearson:

  • VALDOSTA STATE UNIVERSITY (about 44 miles; VALDOSTA, GA; Full-time enrollment: 7,157)
  • ALBANY STATE UNIVERSITY (about 88 miles; ALBANY, GA; Full-time enrollment: 2,996)
  • FLORIDA COMMUNITY COLLEGE AT JACKSONVILLE (about 107 miles; JACKSONVILLE, FL; Full-time enrollment: 10,495)
  • GEORGIA SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY (about 107 miles; STATESBORO, GA; Full-time enrollment: 12,724)
  • FORT VALLEY STATE UNIVERSITY (about 113 miles; FT VALLEY, GA; Full-time enrollment: 2,233)
  • SANTA FE COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 116 miles; GAINESVILLE, FL; Full-time enrollment: 7,942)
  • FLORIDA AGRICULTURAL AND MECHANICAL UNIVERSITY (about 116 miles; TALLAHASSEE, FL; Full-time enrollment: 10,991)

Schools

Public high school in Pearson:

  • ATKINSON COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL (Students: 498; Location: 145 REBEL LANE; Grades: 08 – 12)

Public primary/middle school in Pearson:

  • PEARSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 867; Location: 1001 KING STREET; Grades: PK – 07)

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