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Dacula, Georgia

Coordinates: 33°58′53″N 83°53′43″W / 33.98139°N 83.89528°W / 33.98139; -83.89528
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Dacula, Georgia
City
Dacula, Georgia
Dacula, Georgia
Flag of Dacula, Georgia
Flag
Official seal of Dacula, Georgia
Seal
Motto: 
"A treasure in time...on track for tomorrow"[1]
Location in Gwinnett County and the state of Georgia
Location in Gwinnett County and the state of Georgia
Coordinates: 33°58′53″N 83°53′43″W / 33.98139°N 83.89528°W / 33.98139; -83.89528
CountryUnited States
StateGeorgia
CountyGwinnett
Government
 • MayorTrey King
Area
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 • Total5.45 sq mi (14.11 km2)
 • Land5.42 sq mi (14.03 km2)
 • Water0.03 sq mi (0.08 km2)
Elevation
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1,122 ft (342 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total6,882
 • Density1,270.68/sq mi (490.65/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
30019
Area code770
FIPS code13-21184[4]
GNIS feature ID2404173[3]
Websitedaculaga.gov

Dacula (/dəˈkjuːlə/ də-KEW-lə) is a city in Gwinnett County, Georgia, United States, located approximately 37 miles (60 km) northeast of Atlanta. The population as of the 2010 census was 4,442,[5] and the U.S. Census Bureau estimated the population to be 6,255 as of 2018.[6] In 2020, its population was 6,882.

History

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The vicinity of Dacula was one of the first areas in northeast Georgia to be claimed by settlers (around the time of the War of 1812), but the area remained mostly undeveloped until the late 20th century. The Dacula area is home to some of the oldest buildings in northeast Georgia, such as the Elisha Winn House, which originally acted as the courthouse for Gwinnett County. Dacula itself began in the late 1800s under the name of Chinquapin Grove, where Dacula Elementary now stands. The town was renamed named "Hoke",[7] in 1891 after a Seaboard Air Line Railroad executive, but that name was changed due to the Post Office Department's protest.[8] Dacula's name was formed from letters in Decatur and Atlanta,[9] two cities to the west that were already prospering at the time of Dacula's founding. The city was once home to a train station on a CSX line through northeast Georgia, although the station closed in the mid-1950s.

Geography

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Dacula is located in eastern Gwinnett County, with U.S. Route 29 Business/Georgia State Route 8 (Winder Highway) the main road through the center of town. Business 29/SR 8 leads west 6 miles (10 km) to Lawrenceville, the county seat, and east 11 miles (18 km) to Winder. U.S. Route 29 (University Parkway) is a four-lane highway that bypasses Dacula to the south, with access from Harbins Road. University Parkway leads east 34 miles (55 km) to Athens and west 12 miles (19 km) to Interstate 85, which leads an additional 25 miles (40 km) southwest to Atlanta.

According to the United States Census Bureau, Dacula has a total area of 5.0 square miles (12.9 km2), of which 0.031 square miles (0.08 km2), or 0.59%, is water.[5]

The Dacula 30019 ZIP code goes well beyond the city limits, resulting in mail delivery as far north as the unincorporated community of Hamilton Mill, south of Interstate 85.

Demographics

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Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
1900120—
191016940.8%
192024444.4%
193030424.6%
19403153.6%
195036917.1%
196044019.2%
197078277.7%
19801,577101.7%
19902,21740.6%
20003,84873.6%
20104,44215.4%
20206,88254.9%
U.S. Decennial Census[10]
Dacula racial composition as of 2020[11]
Race Num. Perc.
White (non-Hispanic) 2,942 42.75%
Black or African American (non-Hispanic) 1,922 27.93%
Native American 11 0.16%
Asian 296 4.3%
Pacific Islander 1 0.01%
Other/Mixed 323 4.69%
Hispanic or Latino 1,387 20.15%

As of the 2020 United States census, there were 6,882 people, 1,902 households, and 1,529 families residing in the city.

Government

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Local government

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The current mayor and council members are:[12]

  • Mayor: Trey King [13]
  • Council Members: Ann Mitchell, Daniel Spain, Denis Haynes and Sean Williams a

Education

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The county operates Gwinnett County Public Schools.[14] The following GCPS schools have Dacula mail addresses:

  • Alcova Elementary School (Dacula cluster)
  • Dacula Elementary School (Dacula cluster)
  • Dyer Elementary School (Mountain View cluster)
  • Fort Daniel Elementary School (Mill Creek cluster)
  • Harbins Elementary School (Archer cluster)
  • Puckett's Mill Elementary School (Mill Creek Cluster)
  • Dacula Middle School (Dacula cluster)
  • Dacula High School (Dacula cluster)

Gwinnett County Public Library operates the Dacula and Hamilton Mill Branch in the nearby unincorporated area of Hamilton Mill.[15]

Media

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The town of Dacula is served by two newspapers: the Gwinnett Daily Post (based in nearby Lawrenceville) and the Hamilton Mill Neighborhood News.

Parks

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The following parks are located in the town of Dacula:[16]

Notable people

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References

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  1. ^ "City of Dacula Georgia Website". City of Dacula Georgia Website. Retrieved September 6, 2012.
  2. ^ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved December 18, 2021.
  3. ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Dacula, Georgia
  4. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  5. ^ a b "Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (G001): Dacula city, Georgia". American Factfinder. U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved November 29, 2016.[dead link]
  6. ^ "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". Retrieved June 4, 2019.
  7. ^ Krakow, Kenneth K. (1975). Georgia Place-Names: Their History and Origins (PDF). Macon, GA: Winship Press. p. 57. ISBN 0-915430-00-2.
  8. ^ Lewis, Douglas (May 19, 2014). "Dacula- Then and Now". patch.com. Retrieved April 15, 2019.
  9. ^ "Dacula". Gwinnett Chamber. Archived from the original on June 21, 2010. Retrieved June 28, 2010.
  10. ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  11. ^ "Explore Census Data". data.census.gov. Retrieved December 13, 2021.
  12. ^ "Mayor & City Council". daculaga.gov. Retrieved April 8, 2021.
  13. ^ "BRACK: New mayor of Dacula already has 10 years on city council". gwinnettforum.com. February 1, 2019. Retrieved April 8, 2021.
  14. ^ "Gwinnett County Public Schools". Gwinnett County Public Schools. Retrieved September 6, 2012.
  15. ^ "Hours & Locations Archived 2010-07-26 at the Wayback Machine." Gwinnett County Public Library. Retrieved on February 24, 2010.
  16. ^ a b c "Parks and Recreation". Dacula Georgia. Retrieved May 5, 2024.
  17. ^ "Duncan Creek Park". Gwinnett. Retrieved May 5, 2024.
  18. ^ "Harbins Park". Gwinnett. Retrieved May 5, 2024.
  19. ^ "Little Mulberry Park". Gwinnett. Retrieved May 5, 2024.
  20. ^ "New Playground for Dacula's Maple Creek Park". Dacula Georgia. Retrieved May 5, 2024.
  21. ^ "Rabbit Hill Park". Official Georgia Tourism & Travel Website | Explore Georgia.org. Retrieved May 5, 2024.
  22. ^ "Donna Sheldon's Biography". Vote Smart. Retrieved April 5, 2021.
  23. ^ "History - City of Dacula Historical Events". daculaga.gov. Retrieved April 8, 2021.
  24. ^ "About Dacula - City of Dacula". daculaga.gov. Retrieved September 15, 2021.
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