Crisp County, Georgia

Crisp County is a county located in the central portion of the U.S. state of Georgia. As of the 2010 census, the population was 23,439.[1] The county seat is Cordele.[2] The county was created on August 17, 1905 from Dooly County and named for Georgia Congressman Charles Frederick Crisp.[3][4]

Crisp County
U.S. county
Crisp County Courthouse in Cordele
Location within the U.S. state of Georgia
Georgia's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 31°56′N 83°46′W
Country United States
State Georgia
Founded1905
Named forCharles Frederick Crisp
SeatCordele
Largest cityCordele
Area
 • Total281 sq mi (730 km2)
 • Land273 sq mi (710 km2)
 • Water8.4 sq mi (22 km2)  3.0%%
Population
 • Estimate 
(2019)
22,372
 • Density86/sq mi (33/km2)
Time zoneUTC−5 (Eastern)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−4 (EDT)
Congressional district2nd
Websitewww.crispcounty.com

Crisp County comprises the Cordele, GA Micropolitan Statistical Area.

Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 281 square miles (730 km2), of which 273 square miles (710 km2) is land and 8.4 square miles (22 km2) (3.0%) is water.[5]

The western two-thirds of Crisp County, bordered on the east by a line from south of Arabi running northeast, is located in the Middle Flint River sub-basin of the ACF River Basin (Apalachicola-Chattahoochee-Flint River Basin). The eastern third of the county is located in the Alapaha River sub-basin of the Suwannee River basin.[6]

Major highways

Adjacent counties

Demographics
Historical population
CensusPop.%±
191016,423—
192018,91415.2%
193017,343−8.3%
194017,5401.1%
195017,6630.7%
196017,7680.6%
197018,0871.8%
198019,4897.8%
199020,0112.7%
200021,9969.9%
201023,4396.6%
Est. 201922,372[7]−4.6%
U.S. Decennial Census[8]
1790-1960[9] 1900-1990[10]
1990-2000[11] 2010-2019[1]

2000 census

As of the census[12] of 2000, there were 21,996 people, 8,337 households, and 5,869 families living in the county. The population density was 80 people per square mile (31/km²). There were 9,559 housing units at an average density of 35 per square mile (13/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 54.07% White, 43.40% Black or African American, 0.15% Native American, 0.68% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 0.98% from other races, and 0.68% from two or more races. 1.74% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 8,337 households out of which 34.80% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.80% were married couples living together, 21.60% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.60% were non-families. 26.10% of all households were made up of individuals and 11.10% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.58 and the average family size was 3.10.

In the county, the population was spread out with 29.00% under the age of 18, 9.20% from 18 to 24, 27.00% from 25 to 44, 21.80% from 45 to 64, and 13.00% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females there were 88.70 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 84.00 males.

The median income for a household in the county was $26,547, and the median income for a family was $32,747. Males had a median income of $28,595 versus $19,393 for females. The per capita income for the county was $14,695. About 24.60% of families and 29.30% of the population were below the poverty line, including 41.80% of those under age 18 and 24.00% of those age 65 or over.

2010 census

As of the 2010 United States Census, there were 23,439 people, 9,079 households, and 6,295 families living in the county.[13] The population density was 86.0 inhabitants per square mile (33.2/km2). There were 10,734 housing units at an average density of 39.4 per square mile (15.2/km2).[14] The racial makeup of the county was 53.3% white, 43.0% black or African American, 0.8% Asian, 0.1% American Indian, 1.8% from other races, and 1.0% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 3.2% of the population.[13] In terms of ancestry, 9.7% were Irish, 9.3% were American, and 7.8% were English.[15]

Of the 9,079 households, 34.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 42.7% were married couples living together, 21.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 30.7% were non-families, and 26.8% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.53 and the average family size was 3.04. The median age was 38.1 years.[13]

The median income for a household in the county was $29,960 and the median income for a family was $41,616. Males had a median income of $35,290 versus $25,932 for females. The per capita income for the county was $17,187. About 24.0% of families and 29.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 47.9% of those under age 18 and 16.9% of those age 65 or over.[16]

Education
Main article: Cordele, Georgia § Education

Communities

Politics
Presidential elections results
Previous presidential elections results[17]
Year Republican Democratic Third parties
2016 60.6% 4,549 37.8% 2,837 1.7% 126
2012 56.5% 4,182 42.8% 3,167 0.7% 51
2008 58.6% 4,424 40.8% 3,085 0.6% 45
2004 61.8% 3,865 37.7% 2,357 0.5% 32
2000 58.6% 3,285 40.4% 2,268 1.0% 56
1996 43.8% 2,321 47.3% 2,504 8.9% 471
1992 39.5% 2,253 45.7% 2,610 14.8% 846
1988 62.9% 2,916 36.5% 1,690 0.6% 27
1984 57.6% 2,895 42.4% 2,128
1980 34.8% 1,861 63.6% 3,403 1.6% 83
1976 26.2% 1,328 73.8% 3,747
1972 84.2% 3,623 15.8% 682
1968 17.9% 935 19.5% 1017 62.6% 3,271
1964 65.5% 3,337 34.5% 1,756
1960 28.9% 963 71.1% 2,365
1956 24.8% 835 75.2% 2,526
1952 31.0% 949 69.0% 2,116
1948 26.6% 524 62.1% 1,225 11.4% 224
1944 15.3% 217 84.7% 1,199
1940 10.9% 129 88.8% 1,049 0.3% 4
1936 7.1% 79 92.7% 1,029 0.2% 2
1932 1.4% 10 98.0% 725 0.7% 5
1928 43.5% 402 56.5% 523
1924 4.4% 21 92.2% 439 3.4% 16
1920 12.8% 83 87.2% 565
1916 14.7% 100 84.7% 577 0.6% 4
1912 6.4% 45 91.9% 644 1.7% 12

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.
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  14. "Population, Housing Units, Area, and Density: 2010 - County". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on February 13, 2020. Retrieved December 27, 2015.
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