Jefferson County, Georgia

Jefferson County is a county located in the U.S. state of Georgia. As of the 2010 census, the population was 16,930.[1] The county seat is Louisville.[2] The county was created on February 20, 1796 and named for Thomas Jefferson, the third president of the United States.[3]

Not to be confused with Jefferson, Georgia.

Jefferson County
U.S. county
County courthouse in Louisville
Location within the U.S. state of Georgia
Georgia's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 33°03′N 82°25′W
Country United States
State Georgia
FoundedFebruary 20, 1796
Named forThomas Jefferson
SeatLouisville
Largest cityLouisville
Area
 • Total530 sq mi (1,400 km2)
 • Land526 sq mi (1,360 km2)
 • Water3.2 sq mi (8 km2)  0.6%%
Population
 • Estimate 
(2018)
15,430
 • Density32/sq mi (12/km2)
Time zoneUTC−5 (Eastern)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−4 (EDT)
Congressional district10th
WebsiteJefferson County, Georgia

Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 530 square miles (1,400 km2), of which 526 square miles (1,360 km2) is land and 3.2 square miles (8.3 km2) (0.6%) is water.[4]

The small northern portion of Jefferson County, defined by a line running from Stapleton southeast and just south of State Route 80, is located in the Brier Creek sub-basin of the Savannah River basin. The entire rest of the county is located in the Upper Ogeechee River sub-basin of the Ogeechee River basin.[5]

Major highways

Adjacent counties

Demographics
Historical population
CensusPop.%±
18005,684—
18106,1117.5%
18207,05615.5%
18307,3093.6%
18407,254−0.8%
18509,13125.9%
186010,21911.9%
187012,19019.3%
188015,67128.6%
189017,2139.8%
190018,2125.8%
191021,37917.4%
192022,6025.7%
193020,727−8.3%
194020,040−3.3%
195018,855−5.9%
196017,468−7.4%
197017,174−1.7%
198018,4037.2%
199017,408−5.4%
200017,266−0.8%
201016,930−1.9%
Est. 201815,430[6]−8.9%
U.S. Decennial Census[7]
1790-1960[8] 1900-1990[9]
1990-2000[10] 2010-2013[1]

As of the 2010 United States Census, there were 16,930 people, 6,241 households, and 4,407 families residing in the county.[11] The population density was 32.2 inhabitants per square mile (12.4/km2). There were 7,298 housing units at an average density of 13.9 per square mile (5.4/km2).[12] The racial makeup of the county was 54.4% black or African American, 42.6% white, 0.4% Asian, 0.1% American Indian, 1.6% from other races, and 0.9% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 3.1% of the population.[11] In terms of ancestry, and 26.7% were American.[13]

Of the 6,241 households, 36.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 41.9% were married couples living together, 23.4% had a female householder with no husband present, 29.4% were non-families, and 26.0% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.63 and the average family size was 3.16. The median age was 38.8 years.[11]

The median income for a household in the county was $29,268 and the median income for a family was $36,980. Males had a median income of $36,284 versus $27,191 for females. The per capita income for the county was $15,165. About 19.0% of families and 26.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 40.7% of those under age 18 and 24.8% of those age 65 or over.[14]

Education
Main article: Louisville, Georgia § Education

Communities

Cities

Town

Politics
Presidential elections results
Previous presidential elections results[15]
Year Republican Democratic Third parties
2016 44.0% 3,063 54.8% 3,821 1.2% 84
2012 41.1% 2,999 58.4% 4,261 0.6% 41
2008 42.3% 3,061 57.4% 4,149 0.4% 25
2004 46.9% 3,066 52.7% 3,447 0.4% 26
2000 46.0% 2,559 53.4% 2,973 0.6% 34
1996 35.9% 2,077 58.8% 3,404 5.4% 311
1992 34.7% 2,077 53.8% 3,220 11.6% 692
1988 54.1% 2,788 45.5% 2,346 0.3% 17
1984 51.6% 2,999 48.4% 2,816
1980 32.2% 1,605 66.4% 3,305 1.4% 68
1976 29.6% 1,309 70.4% 3,115
1972 70.1% 2,777 29.9% 1,184
1968 23.5% 1,227 36.4% 1,901 40.1% 2,090
1964 70.2% 2,950 29.8% 1,253 0.1% 2
1960 43.7% 986 56.3% 1,270
1956 27.5% 512 72.5% 1,351
1952 33.5% 744 66.5% 1,476
1948 8.0% 137 31.7% 544 60.3% 1035
1944 20.8% 274 79.2% 1,043
1940 13.7% 171 85.7% 1,068 0.6% 7
1936 11.9% 168 87.3% 1,238 0.9% 12
1932 4.2% 65 94.7% 1,454 1.1% 17
1928 57.0% 1,057 43.0% 798
1924 15.1% 103 73.6% 502 11.3% 77
1920 8.9% 82 91.1% 837
1916 18.2% 145 73.9% 588 7.9% 63
1912 30.5% 415 66.2% 899 3.3% 45

See also

References
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  2. "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Archived from the original on May 31, 2011. Retrieved June 7, 2011.
  3. Gannett, Henry (1905). The Origin of Certain Place Names in the United States. Govt. Print. Off. pp. 168.
  4. "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
  5. "Georgia Soil and Water Conservation Commission Interactive Mapping Experience". Georgia Soil and Water Conservation Commission. Retrieved November 20, 2015.
  6. "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". Retrieved July 31, 2019.
  7. "U.S. Decennial Census". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved June 23, 2014.
  8. "Historical Census Browser". University of Virginia Library. Retrieved June 23, 2014.
  9. "Population of Counties by Decennial Census: 1900 to 1990". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved June 23, 2014.
  10. "Census 2000 PHC-T-4. Ranking Tables for Counties: 1990 and 2000" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. Retrieved June 23, 2014.
  11. "DP-1 Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics: 2010 Demographic Profile Data". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on February 13, 2020. Retrieved December 30, 2015.
  12. "Population, Housing Units, Area, and Density: 2010 - County". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on February 13, 2020. Retrieved December 30, 2015.
  13. "DP02 SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS IN THE UNITED STATES – 2006-2010 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on February 13, 2020. Retrieved December 30, 2015.
  14. "DP03 SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS – 2006-2010 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on February 13, 2020. Retrieved December 30, 2015.
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