Smyrna is a city located in Cobb County, Georgia. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 40,999. Census estimates of 2004 indicate a population of 45,755. The city's total area is approximately 13.9 square miles.
During the American Civil War, it was known as Ruff's Station, along the Western & Atlantic Railroad (then-known as the State Road). In 1862 it was the site of the Battle of Ruff's Station on July 4th during the Atlanta Campaign. The city was later known as Varner's Station, and subsequently named after a nearby campground, which was in turn named for the historic city of Smyrna, due to the area's large Greek-American population.
Smyrna is one of the closest suburbs to Atlanta, located near the northern intersection of I-285 and I-75, which is the site of Cumberland Mall, a large commercial district including several shopping centers. It is also near Vinings, Marietta, and Mableton.
The city operates the Smyrna Public Library. This is the only city-operated library system in Georgia and is separate from the Cobb County Public Library System (CCPLS).
The Rotary Club of Smyrna was chartered in 1963 and is the City's oldest and largest service organization. Comprised of the business and professional leaders of the City, Smyrna Rotary is well-known for its outstanding support of the humanitarian, educational, and cultural programs of The Rotary Foundation. Smyrna Rotary meets Tuesdays at 12:15 P.M. in the Smyrna Community Center.
Smyrna is also the birthplace of actress Julia Roberts, who ironically refuses to acknowledge her hometown's praise of her accomplishments.
Adolescents in Smyrna, primarily students at Campbell High School, refer to the town as "Smyrnaville" or the "SV." Baseball apparel for the Campbell team has included a variation of the Superman logo with a V.
Smyrna is located at 33°52'19" North, 84°31'6" West (33.871854, -84.518380).
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 36.1 km2 (13.9 mi2). 36.0 km2 (13.9 mi2) of it is land and 0.1 km2 (0.04 mi2) of it is water. The total area is 0.14% water.
Unfortunately, the city of Smyrna is undergoing a system of expansion which has been labeled as "detrimental" to residents of the surrounding unincorporated areas of Cobb and it's existing residents. The rapid growth policies of the city of Smyrna has led the city managers to acquire land through annexation and then approve residential developments proposed by unscrupulous builders. These builders are often allowed to grade and develop residential areas at higher and higher elevations, above the areas that are already inhabited by current residents, thus causing many flooding problems to the residents of unincorporated Cobb County. The storm water runoff capabilities of the County residents are now being utilized by Smyrna leading to much criticism of these often unfair policies.
As of the census of 2000, there are 40,999 people, 18,372 households, and 9,498 families residing in the city. The population density is 1,138.8/km2 (2,949.9/mi2). There are 19,633 housing units at an average density of 545.3/km2 (1,412.6/mi2). The racial makeup of the city is 59.44% White, 27.19% African American, 0.41% Native American, 3.92% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 6.61% from other races, and 2.40% from two or more races. 13.80% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 18,372 households out of which 22.5% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 36.2% are married couples living together, 11.4% have a female householder with no husband present, and 48.3% are non-families. 37.5% of all households are made up of individuals and 5.5% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.21 and the average family size is 2.92.
In the city the population is spread out with 19.5% under the age of 18, 10.8% from 18 to 24, 43.8% from 25 to 44, 17.6% from 45 to 64, and 8.3% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 32 years. For every 100 females there are 95.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 92.5 males.
The median income for a household in the city is $47,572, and the median income for a family is $53,821. Males have a median income of $38,896 versus $35,465 for females. The per capita income for the city is $27,637. 8.9% of the population and 6.7% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 10.9% of those under the age of 18 and 8.7% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.
Source:
SmyrnaGeorgia.com
HOTELS • REAL ESTATE • JOBS