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Scottdale, GA

Scottdale is a census-designated place (CDP) in DeKalb County, Georgia, United States. The population was 10,631 at the 2010 census.

Scottdale is located at 33°47′40″N 84°15′44″W (33.794337, -84.262110). The unincorporated community is centered on East Ponce de Leon Avenue, between Decatur and Clarkston. The northern boundary is Stone Mountain Freeway; the eastern boundary is Interstate 285; the western boundary is roughly DeKalb Industrial Way; and the southern boundary is roughly the city limits of Avondale Estates. The ZIP code for Scottdale is 30079.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 3.5 square miles (9.1 km²), all land.

Scottdale is named for Colonel George Washington Scott, who founded the Scottdale Cotton Mill in the late 1800s. Colonel Scott arrived in DeKalb County from Florida, where he had previously owned a plantation, served in the Confederate Army, and unsuccessfully ran for governor. Col. Scott was also a benefactor of the female seminary that became Agnes Scott College.

The Scottdale Cotton Mill development included the mill and nearby housing for workers. From the 1920s through the 1940s, Scottdale Manufacturing Company even supported a baseball team. The mill shut down in 1982, and workers found jobs elsewhere in metro Atlanta. Philanthropist Tobie Grant donated several acres of property to disenfranchised, unemployed African Americans and created a community known as Tobie Grant. This community continues to house low-income African Americans. Oak Forest Apartments was also opened under this theme in 1968.

The commercial district in Scottdale is focused on East Ponce de Leon Avenue, which bisects the community from the southwest to the northeast. Your DeKalb Farmers Market and antique shops are located on this road, along with several auto body shops and industrial buildings. Steel LLC maintains a large steel fabrication and distribution facility in Scottdale, near the intersection of North Clarendon Avenue and East Ponce de Leon Avenue. Efforts to rehabilitate East Ponce de Leon Avenue commenced in 2007.

Scottdale places a strong emphasis on health and wellness for its residents. The presence of well-regarded medical facilities, including Northside Hospital Forsyth and Emory Decatur Hospital, underscores the city's commitment to healthcare. For yoga enthusiasts, Innercise Yoga and Tacos! provides a unique blend of yoga and socializing with healthy food options. FitWit offers comprehensive fitness programs tailored to different fitness levels. Pinnacle Fitness Center is another excellent choice for those seeking a well-equipped gym environment. For a family-friendly environment, the Decatur Family YMCA offers a range of health and wellness activities suitable for all ages. LA Fitness is a well-known gym chain offering a wide range of workout options.

Top sites in Scottdale, GA include Scottsdale History Museum, Clyde Shepherd Nature Preserve, and Medlock Park.

Population: 10,698 (2020). Elevation: 1,030 ft (314 m). Area: 3.33 sq mi (8.64 km²). ZIP Code: 30079. Area Code: 404.

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What are the demographics of Scottdale, GA?

Scottdale is a city located in DeKalb County Georgia. Scottdale has a 2024 population of 10,534. Scottdale is currently declining at a rate of -0.15% annually and its population has decreased by -5.91% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 11,196 in 2020. According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Scottdale was: White: 32.39%, Black or African American: 27.07%, Asian: 22.73%, Two or more races: 16.89%, Other race: 0.87%, Native American: 0.05%, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0%

What is the history of Scottdale, GA?

During the late 1800s, a former Confederate Army Colonel and plantation owner named George Washington Scott moved to a little community just east of Atlanta and built the Scottdale Cotton Mill, and soon, a series of small ranch-style homes began popping up around it for the workers. For the next several decades, the Scottdale Cotton Mill saw great success, but it eventually closed in 1982. Since many of its employees found work in other parts of Atlanta, they were able to remain in their homes in the community.

What county is Scottdale, GA?

Scottdale is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in DeKalb County, Georgia, United States. The population was 10,631 at the 2010 census. According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 3.5 square miles (9.1 km²), all land.

Sources

City of Scottsdale

Wikipedia

Atl Realty

World Population Review

Scottsdale History Museum

Clyde Shepherd Nature Preserve

Medlock Park 

Northside Hospital Forsyth

Emory Decatur Hospital

Innercise Yoga

FitWit 

Pinnacle Fitness Center

Decatur Family YMCA

LA Fitness

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