Turner County, Georgia
| Turner County, Georgia | |
|---|---|
 Turner County Courthouse (Built 1907), Ashburn | |
 Location in the U.S. state of Georgia | |
 Georgia's location in the U.S. | |
| Founded | August 18, 1905 |
| Named for | Henry Gray Turner |
| Seat | Ashburn |
| Largest city | Ashburn |
| Area | |
| • Total | 290 sq mi (751 km2) |
| • Land | 285 sq mi (738 km2) |
| • Water | 4.6 sq mi (12 km2), 1.6% |
| Population | |
| • (2010) | 8,930 |
| • Density | 31/sq mi (12/km²) |
| Congressional district | 8th |
| Time zone | Eastern: UTC-5/-4 |
| Website |
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Turner County is a county located in the south central portion of the U.S. state of Georgia. As of the 2010 census, the population was 8,930.[1] The county seat is Ashburn.[2] The county was created on August 18, 1905, and named for Henry Gray Turner, U.S. representative and Georgia state Supreme Court justice.
Geography
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 290 square miles (750 km2), of which 285 square miles (740 km2) is land and 4.6 square miles (12 km2) (1.6%) is water.[3]
The eastern two-thirds of Turner County, from just west of Interstate 75 heading east, are located in the Alapaha River sub-basin of the Suwannee River basin. The southern and western portion of the county are located in the Little River sub-basin of the same Suwannee River basin. The entire western edge of Turner County is located in the Middle Flint River sub-basin of the ACF River Basin (Apalachicola-Chattahoochee-Flint River Basin).[4]
Major highways
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Interstate 75 -
U.S. Route 41 -
State Route 7 -
State Route 32 -
State Route 32 Connector -
State Route 90 -
State Route 107 -
State Route 112 -
State Route 159 -
State Route 401 (unsigned designation for I-75)
Adjacent counties
- Wilcox County (northeast)
- Ben Hill County (east)
- Irwin County (east)
- Tift County (southeast)
- Worth County (southwest)
- Crisp County (northwest)
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 10,075 | — | |
| 1920 | 12,466 | 23.7% | |
| 1930 | 11,196 | −10.2% | |
| 1940 | 10,846 | −3.1% | |
| 1950 | 10,479 | −3.4% | |
| 1960 | 8,439 | −19.5% | |
| 1970 | 8,790 | 4.2% | |
| 1980 | 9,510 | 8.2% | |
| 1990 | 8,703 | −8.5% | |
| 2000 | 9,504 | 9.2% | |
| 2010 | 8,930 | −6.0% | |
| Est. 2015 | 8,214 | [5] | −8.0% |
| U.S. Decennial Census[6] 1790-1960[7] 1900-1990[8] 1990-2000[9] 2010-2013[1] | |||
As of the 2010 United States Census, there were 8,930 people, 3,339 households, and 2,308 families residing in the county.[10] The population density was 31.3 inhabitants per square mile (12.1/km2). There were 3,841 housing units at an average density of 13.5 per square mile (5.2/km2).[11] The racial makeup of the county was 54.7% white, 41.6% black or African American, 0.4% Asian, 0.3% American Indian, 2.2% from other races, and 0.7% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 3.2% of the population.[10] In terms of ancestry, 12.3% were American, 9.4% were English, and 6.1% were Irish.[12]
Of the 3,339 households, 34.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.9% were married couples living together, 19.4% had a female householder with no husband present, 30.9% were non-families, and 27.1% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.56 and the average family size was 3.10. The median age was 38.7 years.[10]
The median income for a household in the county was $30,763 and the median income for a family was $40,446. Males had a median income of $33,536 versus $22,835 for females. The per capita income for the county was $15,973. About 22.8% of families and 25.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 31.2% of those under age 18 and 15.4% of those age 65 or over.[13]
Communities
References
- 1 2 "State & County QuickFacts". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved June 26, 2014.
- ↑ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved June 7, 2011.
- ↑ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
- ↑ "Georgia Soil and Water Conservation Commission Interactive Mapping Experience". Georgia Soil and Water Conservation Commission. Retrieved 2015-11-25.
- ↑ "County Totals Dataset: Population, Population Change and Estimated Components of Population Change: April 1, 2010 to July 1, 2015". Retrieved July 2, 2016.
- ↑ "U.S. Decennial Census". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved June 26, 2014.
- ↑ "Historical Census Browser". University of Virginia Library. Retrieved June 26, 2014.
- ↑ "Population of Counties by Decennial Census: 1900 to 1990". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved June 26, 2014.
- ↑ "Census 2000 PHC-T-4. Ranking Tables for Counties: 1990 and 2000" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. Retrieved June 26, 2014.
- 1 2 3 "DP-1 Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics: 2010 Demographic Profile Data". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2015-12-30.
- ↑ "Population, Housing Units, Area, and Density: 2010 - County". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2015-12-30.
- ↑ "DP02 SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS IN THE UNITED STATES – 2006-2010 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2015-12-30.
- ↑ "DP03 SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS – 2006-2010 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2015-12-30.
See also
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Crisp County | Wilcox County | | |
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Ben Hill County and Irwin County | |||
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| Worth County | Tift County |
Municipalities and communities of Turner County, Georgia, United States | ||
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Coordinates: 31°43′N 83°38′W / 31.72°N 83.63°W