Monroe County, Georgia

Monroe County is a county located in the central portion of the U.S. state of Georgia. As of the 2010 census, the population was 26,424.[1] The county seat is Forsyth.[2] The county was created on May 15, 1821.[3] The county was named for James Monroe.[4]

Not to be confused with Monroe, Georgia.

Monroe County
U.S. county
Monroe County courthouse in Forsyth
Location within the U.S. state of Georgia
Georgia's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 33°01′N 83°55′W
Country United States
State Georgia
Founded1826
SeatForsyth
Largest cityForsyth
Government
 • Commission ChairGreg Tapley
Area
 • Total398 sq mi (1,030 km2)
 • Land396 sq mi (1,030 km2)
 • Water2.2 sq mi (6 km2)  0.5%%
Population
 • Estimate 
(2018)
27,520
 • Density67/sq mi (26/km2)
Time zoneUTC−5 (Eastern)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−4 (EDT)
Congressional district8th
Websitewww.monroecountygeorgia.com

Monroe County is included in the Macon, GA Metropolitan Statistical Area.

Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 398 square miles (1,030 km2), of which 396 square miles (1,030 km2) is land and 2.2 square miles (5.7 km2) (0.5%) is water.[5] It is located in the Piedmont region of the state.

The vast majority of Monroe County is located in the Upper Ocmulgee River sub-basin of the Altamaha River basin, with just a tiny southwestern corner of the county, west of a line between Yatesville and Culloden, located in the Upper Flint River sub-basin of the ACF River Basin (Apalachicola-Chattahoochee-Flint River Basin).[6]

Major highways

Adjacent counties

Demographics
Historical population
CensusPop.%±
183016,202—
184016,2750.5%
185016,9854.4%
186015,953−6.1%
187017,2137.9%
188018,8089.3%
189019,1371.7%
190020,6828.1%
191020,450−1.1%
192020,138−1.5%
193011,606−42.4%
194010,749−7.4%
195010,523−2.1%
196010,495−0.3%
197010,9914.7%
198014,61032.9%
199017,11317.1%
200021,75727.1%
201026,42421.5%
Est. 201827,520[7]4.1%
U.S. Decennial Census[8]
1790-1960[9] 1900-1990[10]
1990-2000[11] 2010-2013[1]

2000 census

As of the census[12] of 2000, there were 21,757 people, 7,719 households, and 6,005 families living in the county. The population density was 21/km² (55/mi²). There were 8,425 housing units at an average density of 8/km² (21/mi²). The racial makeup of the county was 70.36% White, 27.93% Black, 0.35% Native American, 0.34% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 0.25% from other races, and 0.74% from two or more races. 1.29% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 7,719 households out of which 35.80% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.60% were married couples living together, 13.80% had a female householder with no husband present, and 22.20% were non-families. 18.90% of all households were made up of individuals and 7.40% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.74 and the average family size was 3.12.

In the county, the population was spread out with 26.30% under the age of 18, 8.30% from 18 to 24, 30.40% from 25 to 44, 24.70% from 45 to 64, and 10.30% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 99.40 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 97.20 males.

The median income for a household in the county was $44,195, and the median income for a family was $51,093. Males had a median income of $34,433 versus $22,146 for females. The per capita income for the county was $19,580. About 7.30% of families and 9.80% of the population were below the poverty line, including 12.00% of those under age 18 and 13.30% of those age 65 or over.

2010 census

As of the 2010 United States Census, there were 26,424 people, 9,662 households, and 7,157 families living in the county.[13] The population density was 66.8 inhabitants per square mile (25.8/km2). There were 10,710 housing units at an average density of 27.1 per square mile (10.5/km2).[14] The racial makeup of the county was 73.3% white, 23.7% black or African American, 0.8% Asian, 0.3% American Indian, 0.9% from other races, and 1.0% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 2.0% of the population.[13] In terms of ancestry, 14.7% were American, 13.1% were English, 9.9% were German, and 9.5% were Irish.[15]

Of the 9,662 households, 33.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.2% were married couples living together, 13.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 25.9% were non-families, and 21.9% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.61 and the average family size was 3.03. The median age was 41.3 years.[13]

The median income for a household in the county was $48,297 and the median income for a family was $61,110. Males had a median income of $41,409 versus $32,810 for females. The per capita income for the county was $23,656. About 9.8% of families and 12.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 15.3% of those under age 18 and 12.9% of those age 65 or over.[16]

Communities

Cities

Unincorporated communities

Politics
Presidential elections results
Previous presidential elections results[17]
Year Republican Democratic Third parties
2016 69.6% 8,832 28.2% 3,571 2.2% 284
2012 68.0% 8,361 30.8% 3,785 1.2% 149
2008 65.3% 7,933 33.8% 4,106 0.9% 108
2004 66.6% 6,522 32.8% 3,216 0.6% 56
2000 60.5% 4,561 37.7% 2,839 1.9% 141
1996 48.2% 3,054 43.7% 2,768 8.1% 516
1992 39.3% 2,423 45.0% 2,774 15.8% 971
1988 56.4% 2,570 43.2% 1,970 0.4% 18
1984 52.5% 2,420 47.5% 2,189
1980 32.2% 1,242 65.9% 2,542 2.0% 76
1976 26.7% 1,078 73.3% 2,962
1972 73.4% 2,181 26.6% 789
1968 23.9% 770 31.9% 1028 44.2% 1,422
1964 51.3% 1,665 48.6% 1,578 0.0% 1
1960 26.1% 581 73.9% 1,642
1956 24.7% 506 75.3% 1,545
1952 17.2% 501 82.8% 2,406
1948 25.9% 368 62.0% 881 12.0% 171
1944 26.6% 410 73.4% 1,132
1940 4.6% 49 94.9% 1,014 0.6% 6
1936 10.3% 147 89.2% 1,277 0.5% 7
1932 3.6% 45 96.3% 1,200 0.1% 1
1928 29.1% 329 70.9% 801
1924 8.3% 64 87.6% 672 4.0% 31
1920 9.0% 83 91.0% 837
1916 7.8% 65 86.0% 721 6.2% 52
1912 6.5% 50 91.2% 702 2.3% 18

See also

References
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  2. "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved June 7, 2011.
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  4. Gannett, Henry (1905). The Origin of Certain Place Names in the United States. U.S. Government Printing Office. p. 212.
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