Porterdale, Georgia
Porterdale is a town in Newton County, Georgia, the United States. The population was 1,799 in 2020.
History
Porterdale was incorporated on March 10, 1917, and was named after Oliver S. Porter, a local mill owner.Geography
Porterdale is located at .According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of, all land.
Demographics
| Race | Num. | Perc. |
| White | 976 | 54.25% |
| Black or African American | 617 | 34.3% |
| Native American | 4 | 0.22% |
| Asian | 14 | 0.78% |
| Other/Mixed | 112 | 6.23% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 76 | 4.22% |
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 1,799 people, 667 households, and 370 families residing in the city.
Infrastructure
Major highways
Notable people
- Robert C. Blankenship was decorated with the Dutch Military Order of William for his bravery in Operation Market Garden; born in Porterdale.
- Raymond Moody psychologist and author who coined the term near-death experience; born in Porterdale.