Peach County, Georgia
| Peach County, Georgia | |
|---|---|
 Location in the state of Georgia | |
 Georgia's location in the U.S. | |
| Founded | July 8, 1924 |
| Named for | Peach fruit |
| Seat | Fort Valley |
| Largest city | Fort Valley |
| Area | |
| • Total | 151 sq mi (391 km2) |
| • Land | 150 sq mi (388 km2) |
| • Water | 1.0 sq mi (3 km2), 0.7% |
| Population | |
| • (2010) | 27,695 |
| • Density | 184/sq mi (71/km²) |
| Congressional district | 2nd |
| Time zone | Eastern: UTC-5/-4 |
| Website |
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Peach County is a county located in the U.S. state of Georgia. As of the 2010 census, the population was 27,695.[1] Its county seat is Fort Valley.[2] Founded in 1924, it is the state's newest county, taken from Houston and Macon counties on July 8 of that year.[3] Its namesake is the peach, Georgia's most famous crop.
Peach County is included in the Warner Robins, GA Metropolitan Statistical Area, which is included in the Macon-Warner Robins, GA Combined Statistical Area.
Geography
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 151 square miles (390 km2), of which 150 square miles (390 km2) is land and 1.0 square mile (2.6 km2) (0.7%) is water.[4] It is the fifth-smallest county in Georgia by area.
Major highways
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Interstate 75 -
U.S. Route 41 -
U.S. Route 341 -
State Route 7 -
State Route 7 Connector -
State Route 11 -
Georgia State Route 42 -
Georgia State Route 49 -
State Route 49 Connector -
Georgia State Route 96 -
State Route 127 -
State Route 247 Connector -
State Route 401 (unsigned designation for I-75) -
State Route 540 (Fall Line Freeway) (future)
Adjacent counties
- Bibb County - north
- Houston County - east
- Crawford County - northwest
- Taylor County - west
- Macon County - southwest
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1930 | 10,268 | — | |
| 1940 | 10,378 | 1.1% | |
| 1950 | 11,705 | 12.8% | |
| 1960 | 13,846 | 18.3% | |
| 1970 | 15,990 | 15.5% | |
| 1980 | 19,151 | 19.8% | |
| 1990 | 21,189 | 10.6% | |
| 2000 | 23,668 | 11.7% | |
| 2010 | 27,695 | 17.0% | |
| Est. 2013 | 27,014 | −2.5% | |
As of the census[9] of 2000, there were 23,668 people, 8,436 households, and 5,997 families residing in the county. The population density was 60/km² (157/mi²). There were 9,093 housing units at an average density of 23/km² (60/mi²). The racial makeup of the county was 51.27% White, 45.37% Black or African American, 0.33% Native American, 0.33% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 1.83% from other races, and 0.84% from two or more races. 4.22% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There were 8,436 households out of which 33.60% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.00% were married couples living together, 19.60% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.90% were non-families. 22.60% of all households were made up of individuals and 7.80% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.68 and the average family size was 3.14.
In the county the population was spread out with 26.00% under the age of 18, 14.90% from 18 to 24, 27.50% from 25 to 44, 21.70% from 45 to 64, and 9.80% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 32 years. For every 100 females there were 93.60 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.80 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $34,453, and the median income for a family was $41,570. Males had a median income of $33,357 versus $24,440 for females. The per capita income for the county was $16,031. About 15.20% of families and 20.20% of the population were below the poverty line, including 24.50% of those under age 18 and 13.50% of those age 65 or over.
Education
Communities
See also
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "State & County QuickFacts". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved February 18, 2014.
- ↑ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved 2011-06-07.
- ↑
- ↑ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
- ↑ "U.S. Decennial Census". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved June 25, 2014.
- ↑ "Historical Census Browser". University of Virginia Library. Retrieved June 25, 2014.
- ↑ "Population of Counties by Decennial Census: 1900 to 1990". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved June 25, 2014.
- ↑ "Census 2000 PHC-T-4. Ranking Tables for Counties: 1990 and 2000" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. Retrieved June 25, 2014.
- ↑ "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
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