Ailey, Georgia

Ailey is a city in Montgomery County, Georgia, United States. As of the 2020 census, the city had a population of 519,[2] up from 432 in 2010. It is part of the Vidalia Micropolitan Statistical Area.

This article is about the city in Georgia. For the choreographer, see Alvin Ailey. For the film, see Ailey (film).
Ailey, Georgia
City
Ailey City Hall
Ailey City Hall
Location in Montgomery County and the state of Georgia
Location in Montgomery County and the state of Georgia
Coordinates: 32°11′14″N 82°34′8″W
CountryUnited States
StateGeorgia
CountyMontgomery
Area
[1]
 • Total2.18 sq mi (5.64 km2)
 • Land2.16 sq mi (5.59 km2)
 • Water0.02 sq mi (0.05 km2)
Elevation
249 ft (76 m)
Population
 (2020)[2]
 • Total519
 • Density240.39/sq mi (92.82/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
30410
Area code912
FIPS code13-00828[3]
GNIS feature ID0310413[4]

History

A post office called Ailey was established in 1891.[5] The town incorporated in 1893.[6]

Geography

Ailey is located in western Montgomery County at 32°11′14″N 82°34′8″W (32.187181, -82.568932).[7] It is bordered to the west by Mount Vernon, the county seat. U.S. Route 280 passes through Ailey, leading west through Mount Vernon 23 miles (37 km) to McRae–Helena and east 10 miles (16 km) to Vidalia.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city of Ailey has a total area of 2.2 square miles (5.7 km2), of which 0.02 square miles (0.05 km2), or 0.92%, are water.[1] The city is drained by tributaries of the Oconee River.

Climate
Climate data for Ailey, Georgia
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Average high °F (°C) 60.4
(15.8)		 64.3
(17.9)		 70.7
(21.5)		 78.6
(25.9)		 85.6
(29.8)		 90.7
(32.6)		 92.7
(33.7)		 91.6
(33.1)		 87.0
(30.6)		 79.5
(26.4)		 70.3
(21.3)		 62.9
(17.2)		 77.9
(25.5)
Average low °F (°C) 37.1
(2.8)		 38.9
(3.8)		 44.3
(6.8)		 52.4
(11.3)		 60.3
(15.7)		 66.5
(19.2)		 69.8
(21.0)		 69.3
(20.7)		 64.5
(18.1)		 54.2
(12.3)		 44.4
(6.9)		 38.6
(3.7)		 53.4
(11.9)
Average precipitation inches (mm) 4.4
(110)		 4.2
(110)		 4.7
(120)		 3.2
(81)		 3.8
(97)		 4.2
(110)		 4.8
(120)		 5.4
(140)		 3.6
(91)		 2.4
(61)		 2.5
(64)		 3.5
(89)		 46.5
(1,180)
Source: Weatherbase [8]

Demographics
Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
1900271—
191030612.9%
192038525.8%
193042811.2%
194050618.2%
19505080.4%
1960469−7.7%
19704873.8%
198057918.9%
19905790.0%
2000394−32.0%
20104329.6%
202051920.1%
U.S. Decennial Census[9]

As of the census[3] of 2000, there were 394 people, 165 households, and 111 families residing in the city. The population density was 194.1 inhabitants per square mile (74.9/km2). There were 182 housing units at an average density of 89.7 per square mile (34.6/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 60.66% White, 36.29% African American, 0.51% Asian, 0.25% Pacific Islander, 1.78% from other races, and 0.51% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.78% of the population.

There were 165 households, out of which 25.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 41.8% were married couples living together, 20.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.7% were non-families. 27.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.39 and the average family size was 2.90.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 25.6% under the age of 18, 7.6% from 18 to 24, 22.6% from 25 to 44, 26.9% from 45 to 64, and 17.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 72.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 74.4 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $36,125, and the median income for a family was $39,000. Males had a median income of $30,694 versus $30,000 for females. The per capita income for the city was $21,926. About 19.8% of families and 22.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 43.8% of those under age 18 and 20.0% of those age 65 or over.

Notable people

References
  1. "2022 U.S. Gazetteer Files: Georgia". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 27, 2023.
  2. "P1. Race – Ailey city, Georgia: 2020 DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171)". U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved January 27, 2023.
  3. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  4. "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  5. "County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved September 6, 2017.
  6. Candler, Allen Daniel; Evans, Clement Anselm (1906). Georgia: Comprising Sketches of Counties, Towns, Events, Institutions, and Persons. State historical association. p. 32.
  7. "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
  8. "Weatherbase: Historical Weather for Ailey, Georgia". Weatherbase. 2011. Retrieved on November 24, 2011.
  9. "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
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