Atkinson County, Georgia

Atkinson County is a county located in the southeastern portion of the U.S. state of Georgia. As of the 2010 census, the population was 8,375.[1] The county seat is Pearson.[2] The county was formed in 1917 from parts of Coffee and Clinch Counties. It is named for William Yates Atkinson, Democratic governor of Georgia from 1894 to 1898.[3] In 2003 it had the highest illiteracy rate of any U.S. county at 36%.[4]

Atkinson County
U.S. county
Location within the U.S. state of Georgia
Georgia's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 31°17′N 82°52′W
Country United States
State Georgia
FoundedAugust 15, 1917
Named forWilliam Yates Atkinson
SeatPearson
Largest cityPearson
Area
 • Total345 sq mi (890 km2)
 • Land339 sq mi (880 km2)
 • Water5.2 sq mi (13 km2)  1.5%%
Population
 • Estimate 
(2019)
8,165
 • Density25/sq mi (10/km2)
Time zoneUTC−5 (Eastern)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−4 (EDT)
Congressional district8th
Websitewww.atkinson-ga.org

Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 345 square miles (890 km2), of which 339 square miles (880 km2) is land and 5.2 square miles (13 km2) (1.5%) is water.[5]

The vast majority of Atkinson County is located in the Satilla River sub-basin of the St. Marys-Satilla River basin. The entire narrow western border area, in a line parallel to the western border and running through Willacoochee, is located in the Alapaha River sub-basin of the Suwannee River basin. A small southeastern corner of the county is located in the Upper Suwannee River sub-basin of the same Suwannee River basin.[6]

Major highways

Adjacent counties

Demographics
Historical population
CensusPop.%±
19207,656—
19306,894−10.0%
19407,0932.9%
19507,3623.8%
19606,188−15.9%
19705,879−5.0%
19806,1414.5%
19906,2131.2%
20007,60922.5%
20108,37510.1%
Est. 20198,165[7]−2.5%
U.S. Decennial Census[8]
1790-1960[9] 1900-1990[10]
1990-2000[11] 2010-2019[1]

2000 census

As of the census of 2000, there were 7,609 people, 2,717 households, and 1,980 families living in the county. The population density was 22 people per square mile (9/km²). There were 3,171 housing units at an average density of 9 per square mile (4/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 66.79% White, 19.61% Black or African American, 0.37% Native American, 0.12% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 12.03% from other races, and 1.06% from two or more races. 16.95% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 2,717 households out of which 38.80% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.10% were married couples living together, 12.80% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.10% were non-families. 23.30% of all households were made up of individuals and 9.10% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.78 and the average family size was 3.27.

In the county the population was spread out with 30.30% under the age of 18, 10.90% from 18 to 24, 29.60% from 25 to 44, 19.90% from 45 to 64, and 9.30% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 31 years. For every 100 females there were 98.00 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 97.40 males.

The median income for a household in the county was $26,470, and the median income for a family was $32,688. Males had a median income of $24,763 versus $18,434 for females. The per capita income for the county was $12,178. About 18.10% of families and 23.00% of the population were below the poverty line, including 27.10% of those under age 18 and 31.00% of those age 65 or over.

2010 census

As of the 2010 United States Census, there were 8,375 people, 2,983 households, and 2,159 families living in the county.[12] The population density was 24.7 inhabitants per square mile (9.5/km2). There were 3,522 housing units at an average density of 10.4 per square mile (4.0/km2).[13] The racial makeup of the county was 62.2% white, 17.3% black or African American, 0.6% American Indian, 0.3% Pacific islander, 0.3% Asian, 17.7% from other races, and 1.6% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 24.3% of the population.[12] In terms of ancestry, 16.1% were English, 16.0% were Irish, and 7.5% were American.[14]

Of the 2,983 households, 41.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.3% were married couples living together, 15.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 27.6% were non-families, and 22.9% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.80 and the average family size was 3.29. The median age was 33.4 years.[12]

The median income for a household in the county was $33,834 and the median income for a family was $34,859. Males had a median income of $29,286 versus $25,705 for females. The per capita income for the county was $15,456. About 19.8% of families and 28.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 42.4% of those under age 18 and 21.3% of those age 65 or over.[15]

Education
Main article: Pearson, Georgia § Education

The county is serviced along with Coffee County, Georgia by the Satilla Regional Library System.

Communities

Cities

Unincorporated communities
  • Axson
  • Henderson Still
  • Kirkland
  • Leliaton
  • Oberry
  • Sandy Bottom
  • Morrisville

Politics
Presidential elections results
Previous presidential elections results[16]
Year Republican Democratic Third parties
2016 72.0% 1,878 26.7% 697 1.3% 35
2012 66.7% 1,938 32.0% 930 1.3% 39
2008 66.8% 1,941 32.3% 938 1.0% 28
2004 67.4% 1,666 32.3% 799 0.3% 8
2000 59.3% 1,228 39.6% 821 1.1% 22
1996 42.9% 784 45.1% 823 12.0% 219
1992 35.7% 779 48.3% 1,056 16.0% 350
1988 55.6% 1,126 43.8% 887 0.6% 12
1984 51.2% 944 48.8% 901
1980 33.6% 747 65.2% 1,449 1.2% 26
1976 18.2% 347 81.8% 1,560
1972 74.9% 924 25.1% 309
1968 11.4% 288 27.1% 686 61.5% 1,554
1964 58.8% 1,157 41.2% 811 0.1% 1
1960 15.6% 239 84.5% 1,298
1956 6.6% 122 93.4% 1,719
1952 11.1% 194 88.9% 1,560
1948 10.2% 114 83.8% 938 6.1% 68
1944 10.5% 90 89.5% 766
1940 8.6% 66 91.3% 703 0.1% 1
1936 2.9% 29 97.1% 958
1932 5.2% 41 94.2% 747 0.6% 5
1928 25.7% 121 74.3% 350
1924 5.7% 25 90.4% 394 3.9% 17
1920 20.8% 119 79.2% 453

See also

References
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