Parrott, Georgia
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Parrott · Terrell County, Georgia
Population 90 (est. 2026: ~100)
Source: Census ACS 2023 · ACS 2023 + -12.22% annual growth projection

Parrott, Georgia

Terrell County, Georgia · Population 120

Parrott sits in the flat, agricultural heartland of southwest Georgia, tucked into Terrell County about midway between Dawson to the south and Cuthbert to the northwest. The town is small by any measure — 120 residents, a single main road, and the kind of quiet that comes from being genuinely rural. What makes Parrott notable isn't density or commerce, it's context: this corner of Georgia sits within driving range of two National Park sites tied to some of the most consequential moments in American history, and the county around it carries the weight of a Deep South farming economy that has been reshaping itself for decades. Parrott itself is less a destination than a home — a stable, older community where most residents own their houses, nobody takes the bus, and the median age tells you something real about who has stayed.

People & Demographics

The Census ACS 2022 counts 102 residents in Parrott proper, organized into 44 households. The median age is 63.0 — well above both Terrell County and Georgia state norms, signaling a community that skews heavily toward retirees and long-term residents. Only 9 children under 18 live in town. Racially, 77 residents identify as White and 24 as Black. Average household size is 2.32, and 32 of the 44 households are family households. Terrell County as a whole holds 9,185 people, meaning Parrott accounts for a small but visible slice of the county's population base.

Economy & Employment

Median household income in Parrott is $70,000 — a figure that sits respectably relative to Terrell County's broader economy, which trends significantly lower. Per capita income is $38,085. Of the 102 residents counted, 47 are in the labor force and 3 are unemployed, yielding a low unemployment rate by any standard. Eleven residents fall below the poverty line. The employment picture reflects what's common in rural southwest Georgia: a mix of agricultural employment, public-sector jobs, and workers who commute out of town to Dawson or beyond.

Housing

Parrott has 74 total housing units, but only 44 are occupied — leaving 30 vacant, a vacancy rate of roughly 41 percent. That number reflects broader rural Georgia trends: population decline, aging housing stock, and limited in-migration. Of the 44 occupied units, 36 are owner-occupied and 8 are renter-occupied. Median home value is $85,000, making homeownership genuinely accessible for residents who are employed. Median rent data is not available for this town.

Schools

Children in Parrott are served by Terrell County schools. Cooper-Carver Elementary School covers grades pre-K through 5 with 482 students enrolled. Terrell Middle School serves grades 6–8 with 244 students. Terrell High School handles grades 9–12 with 309 students. The county also operates the Terrell Regional Youth Detention Center, a secure facility serving grades 6–10 with 15 students. All enrollment figures are from NCES CCD 2022.

Getting Around

Every one of Parrott's 44 counted workers drives alone to work. Zero use public transit, zero carpool, and zero work from home. Total aggregate commute time across all workers is 860 minutes, averaging just under 20 minutes per worker per trip — consistent with driving to Dawson or a nearby county seat. A car is not optional here; it is the only option.

Healthcare

No hospital or clinic operates within Parrott itself. The nearest healthcare providers serving Terrell County can be searched through the CMS NPI Registry for Parrott, GA. Residents typically rely on facilities in Dawson, the county seat, or travel to Albany — the nearest city with a full-service regional hospital — roughly 35 miles northeast.

Library

The Terrell County Library is located 0.5 miles from Parrott and reachable at (229) 995-2902. It serves as the primary public library resource for Parrott residents and the surrounding county.

Parks & Recreation

Two National Park Service sites sit within reasonable reach. Jimmy Carter National Historical Park in Plains, Georgia — birthplace and home of the 39th President — is the nearest major NPS destination. The Plains High School Visitor Center and Museum is 19.5 miles away. Andersonville National Historic Site, which preserves the Civil War–era prisoner of war camp and houses the National Prisoner of War Museum, is approximately 35.1 miles distant. Both sites draw visitors from across the region and offer historical depth rarely found in such proximity to a town this small.

Natural Hazards

Terrell County has accumulated a significant disaster declaration record. Federal declarations cover: Hurricane Helene (September 2024), the COVID-19 Pandemic (March 2020, two declarations), Hurricane Michael (October 2018, two declarations), Hurricane Irma (September 2017, two declarations), a Hurricane Katrina evacuation declaration (September 2005), severe storms and flooding (March 1998), and Tropical Storm Alberto (July 1994), which brought tornadoes, flooding, and torrential rain. The pattern is clear — southwest Georgia sits in a corridor vulnerable to Atlantic and Gulf hurricane systems, and residents should maintain preparedness for both storm-track events and associated flooding.

Government & Municipal Code

Parrott's municipal code is published through Municode and available at library.municode.com/ga/parrott-town-georgia. The town does not have a locally adopted building code on file.

Weather

Current forecasts for Parrott are available through the National Weather Service. Active weather alerts can be monitored at the NWS Alerts page. The nearest weather observation station is in Dawson, 2.1 miles away.

References

The law belongs to the people. Georgia v. Public.Resource.Org, 590 U.S. (2020)