Paulding County, Georgia
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Paulding County is a county located in the U.S. state of Georgia. As of the 2000 census, the population is 81,678. The county's explosive growth is evident with a population of 112,411 according to the 2005 U.S. Census Estimate. The county seat is Dallas, Georgia6.
The county is a part of the Atlanta metropolitan area (Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Marietta, Georgia Metropolitan Statistical Area).
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[edit] History
Paulding County was created from Cherokee County by an act of the Georgia General Assembly on December 3, 1832. In 1851, a portion of Paulding County was used to help create Polk County. Other portions of Paulding County were annexed to neighboring counties (Campbell, Carroll, Cobb, Douglas, Haralson, and Polk) between 1832 and 1874. Between 1850 and 1874, Paulding County was expanded through annexation of parts of Carroll, Cobb, Douglas, and Polk counties
The County is named after John Paulding (October 16, 1758 – February 18, 1818), who was famous for the capture of the British spy Major John André in 1780 during the American Revolution. André was on a mission carrying secret papers from Benedict Arnold when he was captured.
As of September 2006, there is an upcoming vote regarding an increase in taxes to fund new schools. The issue is heavily debated on both sides.
[edit] Geography
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 816 km² (315 mi²). 812 km² (313 mi²) of it is land and 4 km² (2 mi²) of it (0.52%) is water.
[edit] Geographic features
The Tallapoosa River originates in Paulding County.
[edit] Major Highways
U.S. Highway 278
Georgia State Route 61
Georgia State Route 92
Georgia State Route 101
Georgia State Route 113
Georgia State Route 120
[edit] Adjacent Counties
- Bartow County, Georgia - north
- Cobb County, Georgia - east
- Douglas County, Georgia - southeast
- Carroll County, Georgia - south
- Haralson County, Georgia - southwest
- Polk County, Georgia - west
[edit] Demographics
As of the census² of 2000, there were 81,678 people, 28,089 households, and 22,892 families residing in the county. The population density was 101/km² (261/mi²). There were 29,274 housing units at an average density of 36/km² (93/mi²). The racial makeup of the county was 90.59% White, 6.96% Black or African American, 0.30% Native American, 0.40% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 0.57% from other races, and 1.16% from two or more races. 1.71% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There were 28,089 households out of which 46.20% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 68.30% were married couples living together, 9.00% had a female householder with no husband present, and 18.50% were non-families. 14.60% of all households were made up of individuals and 3.80% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.89 and the average family size was 3.20.
In the county the population was spread out with 30.70% under the age of 18, 7.60% from 18 to 24, 38.40% from 25 to 44, 17.40% from 45 to 64, and 5.90% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 31 years. For every 100 females there were 100.20 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.80 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $52,161, and the median income for a family was $56,039. Males had a median income of $38,637 versus $27,341 for females. The per capita income for the county was $19,974. About 4.00% of families and 5.50% of the population were below the poverty line, including 5.60% of those under age 18 and 9.50% of those age 65 or over.
[edit] Paulding County Notables
- Country music star Travis Tritt and his family currently reside here as well as country music star Patty Loveless and her husband, record producer Emory Gordy Jr.
- Former WWF superstar Ray Traylor resided here before his death in 2004.
[edit] External links
- Paulding.com
- Highway278.com
- Paulding County Chamber
- Paulding School System
- City of Dallas
- City of Hiram
- Paulding County Business Directory
- Paulding County Historical Society
- Listen to Paulding County Sheriff and Fire radio
- Pickett's Mill Battlefield State Historic Site
