Quitman County, Georgia
| Quitman County, Georgia | |
|---|---|
 County courthouse in Georgetown | |
 Location in the state of Georgia | |
 Georgia's location in the U.S. | |
| Founded | December 10, 1858 |
| Named for | John A. Quitman |
| Seat | Georgetown |
| Largest city | Georgetown |
| Area | |
| • Total | 161 sq mi (417 km2) |
| • Land | 151 sq mi (391 km2) |
| • Water | 9.3 sq mi (24 km2), 5.8% |
| Population | |
| • (2010) | 2,513 |
| • Density | 17/sq mi (7/km²) |
| Congressional district | 2nd |
| Time zone | Eastern: UTC-5/-4 |
Quitman County is a county located in the U.S. state of Georgia. As of the 2010 census, the population was 2,513,[1] making it the second-least populous county in Georgia. The county seat is Georgetown.[2] The county was created on December 10, 1858 and named after General John A. Quitman, leader in the Mexican-American War, and once Governor of Mississippi.
Geography
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 161 square miles (420 km2), of which 151 square miles (390 km2) is land and 9.3 square miles (24 km2) (5.8%) is water.[3]
Major highways
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U.S. Route 82 -
State Route 27 -
State Route 39 -
State Route 50
Adjacent counties
- Stewart County (north)
- Randolph County (east)
- Clay County (south)
- Barbour County, Alabama (west/CST Border)
National protected area
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1860 | 3,499 | — | |
| 1870 | 4,150 | 18.6% | |
| 1880 | 4,392 | 5.8% | |
| 1890 | 4,471 | 1.8% | |
| 1900 | 4,701 | 5.1% | |
| 1910 | 4,594 | −2.3% | |
| 1920 | 3,417 | −25.6% | |
| 1930 | 3,820 | 11.8% | |
| 1940 | 3,435 | −10.1% | |
| 1950 | 3,015 | −12.2% | |
| 1960 | 2,432 | −19.3% | |
| 1970 | 2,180 | −10.4% | |
| 1980 | 2,357 | 8.1% | |
| 1990 | 2,209 | −6.3% | |
| 2000 | 2,598 | 17.6% | |
| 2010 | 2,513 | −3.3% | |
| Est. 2013 | 2,367 | −5.8% | |
As of the census[8] of 2000, there were 2,598 people, 1,047 households, and 755 families residing in the county. The population density was 7/km² (17/mi²). There were 1,773 housing units at an average density of 5/km² (12/mi²). The racial makeup of the county was 52.12% White, 46.88% Black or African American, 0.23% Native American, 0.04% Asian, 0.19% from other races, and 0.54% from two or more races. 0.50% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There were 1,047 households out of which 26.00% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.20% were married couples living together, 18.70% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.80% were non-families. 24.90% of all households were made up of individuals and 12.30% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.48 and the average family size was 2.95.
In the county the population was spread out with 24.00% under the age of 18, 7.20% from 18 to 24, 23.60% from 25 to 44, 25.40% from 45 to 64, and 19.90% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females there were 88.90 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 85.10 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $25,875, and the median income for a family was $30,691. Males had a median income of $23,365 versus $19,069 for females. The per capita income for the county was $14,301. About 16.10% of families and 21.90% of the population were below the poverty line, including 26.60% of those under age 18 and 24.50% of those age 65 or over.
Education
Communities
See also
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "State & County QuickFacts". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved June 25, 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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| Barbour County, Alabama |  |
Randolph County | ||
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