Norristown, Georgia

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Population in 2010: 59.
Males: (16.0%)
Females: 50  (84.0%)
Median resident age:

60.4 years
Georgia median age:

37.6 years

Zip code: 30401

Estimated median household income in 2022: $48,900
Norristown:

$48,900
GA:

$72,837

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $25,050

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $105,826
Norristown:

$105,826
GA:

$297,400
March 2022 cost of living index in Norristown: 80.0 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 24.0%

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Ancestries: American (100.0%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Elevation: 200 feet

15 residents are foreign born (60.0% Europe).

This place:

60.0%
Georgia:

10.4%

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Augusta-Richmond County, GA (69.7 miles , pop. 195,182).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Atlanta, GA (140.5 miles , pop. 416,474).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Philadelphia, PA (660.2 miles , pop. 1,517,550).

Nearest cities:

Gillis Springs, GA (2.2 miles ),
Adrian, GA (2.4 miles ),
Nunez, GA (2.9 miles),
Soperton, GA (3.3 miles ),
Swainsboro, GA (3.3 miles ),
Kite, GA (3.6 miles ),
Tarrytown, GA (3.7 miles),
Oak Park, GA (3.8 miles )

Latitude: 32.51 N, Longitude: 82.49 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 478

Distribution of median household income in Norristown, GA in 2022
Distribution of house value in Norristown, GA in 2022
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

3.8%
Georgia:

2.9%

Tornado activity:

Norristown-area historical tornado activity is slightly below Georgia state average. It is 5% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/11/2008, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 12.6 miles away from the Norristown place center .

On 5/11/2008, a category F3 tornado 21.6 miles away from the place center injured 2 people and caused $1 million in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Norristown-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Georgia state average. It is 21% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 8/2/1974 at 08:52:09, a magnitude 4.9 (4.3 MB, 4.9 LG, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 94.4 miles away from Norristown center
On 11/22/1974 at 05:25:55, a magnitude 4.7 (4.7 MB) earthquake occurred 139.4 miles away from Norristown center
On 4/29/2003 at 08:59:39, a magnitude 4.9 (4.4 MB, 4.6 MW, 4.9 LG) earthquake occurred 227.1 miles away from Norristown center
On 8/21/1992 at 16:31:55, a magnitude 4.4 (4.1 MB, 4.1 LG, 4.4 LG, Depth: 6.2 mi) earthquake occurred 143.3 miles away from the city center
On 8/9/2020 at 12:07:37, a magnitude 5.1 (5.1 MW, Depth: 4.7 mi, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 285.9 miles away from Norristown center
On 2/15/2014 at 03:23:38, a magnitude 4.1 (4.1 MW, Depth: 3.2 mi) earthquake occurred 93.6 miles away from Norristown center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Emanuel County (13) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 7
Emergencies Declared: 5

Causes of natural disasters: Hurricanes: 4, Floods: 3, Storms: 3, Winter Storms: 3, Drought: 1, Snowfall: 1, Tornado: 1, Tropical Storm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).

Hospitals and medical centers near Norristown:

  • SCOTT HEALTH AND REHABILITATION (Nursing Home, about 6 miles away; ADRIAN, GA)
  • EMANUEL MEDICAL CENTER Acute Care Hospitals (about 11 miles away; SWAINSBORO, GA)
  • EMANUEL COUNTY NURSING HOME (Nursing Home, about 11 miles away; SWAINSBORO, GA)
  • UNITED HOSPICE INC- SWAINSBORO (Hospital, about 12 miles away; SWAINSBORO, GA)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Norristown:

  • East Georgia State College (about 13 miles; Swainsboro, GA; Full-time enrollment: 2,345)
  • Georgia Southern University (about 42 miles; Statesboro, GA; FT enrollment: 18,824)
  • Georgia Military College-Distance Learning Campuses (about 59 miles; Milledgeville, GA; FT enrollment: 6,438)
  • Georgia College and State University (about 59 miles; Milledgeville, GA; FT enrollment: 6,271)
  • Augusta Technical College (about 69 miles; Augusta, GA; FT enrollment: 3,494)
  • Central Georgia Technical College (about 69 miles; Warner Robins, GA; FT enrollment: 6,829)
  • Mercer University (about 71 miles; Macon, GA; FT enrollment: 6,297)

Points of interest:

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Church in Norristown: Pine Hill Church (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Emanuel County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level less than 2 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Low Potential
Average household size:
This place:

2.2 people
Georgia:

2.6 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:

59.3%
Whole state:

68.5%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:

0.0%
Whole state:

5.9%


No gay or lesbian households reported

For population 15 years and over in Norristown:

Marital status in Norristown, GA
  • Never married: 0.0%
  • Now married: 76.2%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 0.0%
  • Divorced: 23.8%

For population 25 years and over in Norristown:

  • High school or higher: 84.0%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 0.0%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 0.0%
Educational Attainment in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

2.8
Georgia average:

12.2

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Norristown, GA (based on Emanuel County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant6,12629
Black Protestant1,43010
Mainline Protestant1,28211
Catholic4951
Other1462
None13,119-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 6
Here:

2.68 / 10,000 pop.
State:

1.91 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 4
Emanuel County:

1.79 / 10,000 pop.
State:

0.86 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 20
Emanuel County:

8.93 / 10,000 pop.
State:

5.12 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 11
This county:

4.91 / 10,000 pop.
State:

7.41 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Here:

13.4%
Georgia:

10.4%
Adult obesity rate:
Emanuel County:

31.4%
Georgia:

27.8%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
This county:

13.3%
State:

14.6%

Strongest AM radio stations in Norristown:

  • WXRS (1590 AM; 2 kW; SWAINSBORO, GA; Owner: LACOM COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WJAT (800 AM; 1 kW; SWAINSBORO, GA; Owner: LACOM COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WVOP (970 AM; 5 kW; VIDALIA, GA; Owner: VIDALIA COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION)
  • WMAC (940 AM; 50 kW; MACON, GA; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WMLT (1330 AM; 5 kW; DUBLIN, GA; Owner: STATE BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WGST (640 AM; 50 kW; ATLANTA, GA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WCNN (680 AM; 50 kW; NORTH ATLANTA, GA; Owner: DICKEY BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WSB (750 AM; 50 kW; ATLANTA, GA; Owner: CXR HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • WBAJ (890 AM; daytime; 50 kW; BLYTHEWOOD, SC; Owner: FAMILY FIRST)
  • WOKV (690 AM; 50 kW; JACKSONVILLE, FL; Owner: COX RADIO, INC.)
  • WGUN (1010 AM; 50 kW; ATLANTA, GA; Owner: WGUN, INC.)
  • WLFJ (660 AM; daytime; 50 kW; GREENVILLE, SC; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WCEO (840 AM; daytime; 50 kW; COLUMBIA, SC; Owner: EASTERN BROADCASTING GROUP, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Norristown:

  • WQZY (95.9 FM; DUBLIN, GA; Owner: STATE BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WELT (98.1 FM; SWAINSBORO, GA; Owner: LACOM COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WXRS-FM (100.5 FM; SWAINSBORO, GA; Owner: LACOM COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WGPH (91.5 FM; VIDALIA, GA; Owner: AUGUSTA RADIO FELLOWSHIP INSTITUTE,)
  • WYUM (101.7 FM; MOUNT VERNON, GA; Owner: VIDALIA COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION)
  • WKTM (106.1 FM; SOPERTON, GA; Owner: BARINOWSKI INVESTMENT COMPANY)
  • WTCQ (97.7 FM; VIDALIA, GA; Owner: VIDALIA COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION)
  • WMCD (100.1 FM; STATESBORO, GA; Owner: RADIO STATESBORO, INC.)
  • WDBN (107.5 FM; WRIGHTSVILLE, GA; Owner: D/B/A DOWDY PARTNERS)
  • WDCO-FM (89.7 FM; COCHRAN, GA; Owner: GEORGIA PUBLIC TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION)
  • WKKZ (92.7 FM; DUBLIN, GA; Owner: KIRBY BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WPMX (102.9 FM; STATESBORO, GA; Owner: MULTI-SERVICE CORP.)

TV broadcast stations around Norristown:

  • WGSA (Channel 34; BAXLEY, GA; Owner: SOUTHERN TV CORPORATION)
  • WDCO-TV (Channel 29; COCHRAN, GA; Owner: GEORGIA PUBLIC TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION)
  • WCES-TV (Channel 20; WRENS, GA; Owner: GEORGIA PUBLIC TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION)
  • WPHJ-CA (Channel 46; VIDALIA, GA; Owner: BARINOWSKI INVESTMENT COMPANY, L.P.)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 7Number of bridges
  • 131ft / 40.3mTotal length
  • $7,742,000Total costs
  • 4,260Total average daily traffic
  • 514Total average daily truck traffic
  • 6,390Total future (year 2032) average daily traffic

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

11 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers in Norristown)

FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

2
  • NORRISTOWN, 1.5 Mi S Of (Lat: 32.534889 Lon: -82.489000), Overall height: 126.2 m, Call Sign: WMN495,
    Assigned Frequencies: 2112.00 MHz, Grant Date: 02/13/2001, Expiration Date: 02/01/2011, Cancellation Date: 09/14/2009, Certifier: John T Scott, Registrant: Verizon Wireless, 1120 Sanctuary Pkwy., Ste 150 Mc: Gasa5reg, Alpharetta, GA 30009-7630, Phone: (770) 797-1070, Fax: (770) 797-1036, Email:

  • SWAINSBORO, 395th Gm Dist Emanuel County (Lat: 32.535972 Lon: -82.489361), Type: Gtower, Structure height: 121.9 m, Overall height: 126.4 m, Call Sign: WQQD736,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6093.45 MHz, 6093.45 MHz, 6093.45 MHz, 6152.75 MHz, 6152.75 MHz, 6152.75 MHz, Grant Date: 10/04/2022, Expiration Date: 11/09/2032, Certifier: Gregory M Romano, Registrant: Verizon, 5055 Northpointe Pkwy, Alpharetta, GA 30022, Phone: (770) 797-1070, Email:


Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Norristown, GA
  • 100.0%Electricity


Norristown compared to Georgia state average:

  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly above state average.
  • Renting percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Number of rooms per house significantly below state average.
  • Number of college students significantly below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.
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