Pike County, Georgia

Pike County is a county located in the west central portion of the U.S. state of Georgia. As of the 2010 census, the population was 17,869.[1] The county seat is Zebulon.[2]

Pike County
U.S. county
Pike County Courthouse (Built 1895), Zebulon
Location within the U.S. state of Georgia
Georgia's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 33°05′N 84°23′W
Country United States
State Georgia
Founded1822
Named forZebulon Pike
SeatZebulon
Largest cityZebulon
Area
 • Total219 sq mi (570 km2)
 • Land216 sq mi (560 km2)
 • Water3.3 sq mi (9 km2)
Population
 • Estimate 
(2018)
18,634
 • Density83/sq mi (32/km2)
Time zoneUTC−5 (Eastern)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−4 (EDT)
Congressional district3rd
Websitewww.pikecoga.com

History

Pike County was made from part of Monroe County in 1822. It was named after Zebulon Montgomery Pike, explorer and army officer.[3]

Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 219 square miles (570 km2), of which 216 square miles (560 km2) is land and 3.3 square miles (8.5 km2) (1.5%) is water.[4] The entirety of Pike County is located in the Upper Flint River sub-basin of the ACF River Basin (Apalachicola-Chattahoochee-Flint River Basin).[5] The county is located in the Piedmont region of the state.

Major highways

Adjacent counties

Demographics
Historical population
CensusPop.%±
18306,149—
18409,17649.2%
185014,30655.9%
186010,078−29.6%
187010,9058.2%
188015,84945.3%
189016,3002.8%
190018,76115.1%
191019,4953.9%
192021,2128.8%
193010,853−48.8%
194010,375−4.4%
19508,459−18.5%
19607,138−15.6%
19707,3162.5%
19808,93722.2%
199010,22414.4%
200013,68833.9%
201017,86930.5%
Est. 201818,634[6]4.3%
U.S. Decennial Census[7]
1790-1960[8] 1900-1990[9]
1990-2000[10] 2010-2013[1]

2000 census

As of the census[11] of 2000, there were 13,688 people, 4,755 households, and 3,784 families living in the county. The population density was 63 people per square mile (24/km²). There were 5,068 housing units at an average density of 23 per square mile (9/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 83.64% White, 14.79% Black or African American, 0.21% Native American, 0.37% Asian, 0.42% from other races, and 0.57% from two or more races. 1.22% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 4,755 households out of which 37.00% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 65.40% were married couples living together, 10.50% had a female householder with no husband present, and 20.40% were non-families. 17.50% of all households were made up of individuals and 7.50% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.81 and the average family size was 3.18.

In the county, the population was spread out with 27.60% under the age of 18, 8.00% from 18 to 24, 30.20% from 25 to 44, 23.30% from 45 to 64, and 10.90% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 100.20 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 97.70 males.

The median income for a household in the county was $44,370, and the median income for a family was $49,798. Males had a median income of $33,114 versus $23,800 for females. The per capita income for the county was $17,661. About 6.90% of families and 9.60% of the population were below the poverty line, including 11.60% of those under age 18 and 11.00% of those age 65 or over.

2010 census

As of the 2010 United States Census, there were 17,869 people, 6,187 households, and 4,906 families living in the county.[12] The population density was 82.7 inhabitants per square mile (31.9/km2). There were 6,820 housing units at an average density of 31.6 per square mile (12.2/km2).[13] The racial makeup of the county was 87.3% white, 10.3% black or African American, 0.3% Asian, 0.3% American Indian, 0.4% from other races, and 1.3% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 1.1% of the population.[12] In terms of ancestry, 21.4% were American, 17.6% were English, 17.1% were Irish, and 13.2% were German.[14]

Of the 6,187 households, 41.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 63.3% were married couples living together, 11.0% had a female householder with no husband present, 20.7% were non-families, and 17.6% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.84 and the average family size was 3.20. The median age was 38.5 years.[12]

The median income for a household in the county was $53,213 and the median income for a family was $57,458. Males had a median income of $43,958 versus $28,148 for females. The per capita income for the county was $21,051. About 9.4% of families and 10.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 14.7% of those under age 18 and 7.1% of those age 65 or over.[15]

Education

Georgia Military College has an extension campus near Zebulon City Hall.

The Pike County School District serves Pike County. The school district has one Pre-K building (lottery funded), one primary school (K-2), one elementary school (3-5), one middle school (6-8), a ninth grade academy and one high school (10-12). Michael Duncan, Ed. D is the Superintendent of Schools.[16]

Communities

Cities

Town

Census-designated place

Unincorporated communities

Politics
Presidential elections results
Previous presidential elections results[17]
Year Republican Democratic Third parties
2016 83.4% 7,278 14.2% 1,240 2.4% 207
2012 81.9% 6,668 16.7% 1,356 1.4% 115
2008 79.6% 6,547 19.2% 1,575 1.2% 99
2004 76.9% 5,193 22.3% 1,506 0.7% 50
2000 68.7% 3,358 28.9% 1,413 2.3% 114
1996 52.5% 2,054 37.7% 1,474 9.8% 383
1992 44.4% 1,822 40.2% 1,651 15.4% 631
1988 63.4% 2,074 35.9% 1,176 0.7% 24
1984 60.7% 1,855 39.3% 1,203
1980 41.1% 1,271 56.7% 1,755 2.2% 68
1976 29.0% 776 71.0% 1,903
1972 77.2% 1,432 22.8% 423
1968 14.3% 345 26.1% 632 59.6% 1,442
1964 52.9% 1,064 47.1% 946
1960 19.9% 255 80.1% 1,028
1956 16.4% 210 83.6% 1,067
1952 18.6% 286 81.4% 1,248
1948 30.1% 142 54.2% 256 15.7% 74
1944 15.2% 133 84.8% 742
1940 20.1% 209 79.9% 829
1936 14.0% 149 85.7% 910 0.3% 3
1932 3.1% 33 96.0% 1,021 0.9% 10
1928 25.0% 238 75.0% 714
1924 4.1% 41 88.8% 895 7.1% 72
1920 18.0% 280 82.0% 1,277
1916 11.3% 106 81.8% 766 6.9% 65
1912 14.5% 133 81.9% 753 3.7% 34

See also

References
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  2. "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved June 7, 2011.
  3. Krakow, Kenneth K. (1975). Georgia Place-Names: Their History and Origins (PDF). Macon, GA: Winship Press. p. 176. ISBN 0-915430-00-2.
  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 25, 2014.
  8. "Historical Census Browser". University of Virginia Library. Retrieved June 25, 2014.
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  10. "Census 2000 PHC-T-4. Ranking Tables for Counties: 1990 and 2000" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. Retrieved June 25, 2014.
  11. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  12. "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.
  13. "Population, Housing Units, Area, and Density: 2010 - County". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on February 13, 2020. Retrieved December 30, 2015.
  14. "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.
  15. "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.
  16. "Pike County Schools". Pike County Schools. Retrieved June 30, 2012.
  17. Leip, David. "Dave Leip's Atlas of U.S. Presidential Elections". uselectionatlas.org. Retrieved March 22, 2018.

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