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Carroll County, Georgia

Coordinates: 33°35′N 85°05′W / 33.58°N 85.08°W / 33.58; -85.08
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Carroll County
County
Carroll County Courthouse
Carroll County Courthouse
Map of Georgia highlighting Carroll County
Location within the U.S. state of Georgia
Map of the United States highlighting Georgia
Georgia's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 33°35′N 85°05′W / 33.58°N 85.08°W / 33.58; -85.08
Country United States
State Georgia
FoundedJune 9, 1826
Named forCharles Carroll of Carrollton
SeatCarrollton
Largest cityCarrollton
Area
 • Total504 sq mi (1,310 km2)
 • Land499 sq mi (1,290 km2)
 • Water4.8 sq mi (12 km2)  0.9%
Population
 • Estimate 
(2019)
119,992
 • Density228/sq mi (88/km2)
Time zoneUTC−5 (Eastern)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−4 (EDT)
Congressional district3rd
Websitewww.carrollcountyga.com

Carroll County is a county located in the northwestern part of the State of Georgia. As of the 2010 census, its population was approximately 110,527.[1] Its county seat is the city of Carrollton.[2]

Carroll County is included in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA Metropolitan Statistical Area. It is located just east of the boundary with Alabama.

History

The lands of Lee, Muscogee, Troup, Coweta, and Carroll counties were ceded by the Creek people in the Treaty of Indian Springs (1825). This was a huge amount of land in Georgia and Alabama, the last remaining portion of the Creeks' territory, and it was ceded by William McIntosh, the chief of the Lower Creek and a member of the National Council. This cession violated the Law, the Code of 1818 that protected communal tribal land. The Creek National Council ordered the execution of McIntosh and other signatories to the treaty for what it considered treason.

He was killed at his plantation home, at what has been preserved as the McIntosh Reserve. Menawa and a force of 100-150 Law Defenders from Upper Town lands ceded in this treaty carried out the executions of two other men, including Samuel Hawkins, one of McIntosh's sons-in-law. Benjamin Hawkins, Jr., another son-in-law, was also named for execution but he escaped, and soon moved to East Texas with his wife and family. Both of the Hawkins brothers were sons of Benjamin Hawkins, the longstanding US Indian Supervisor of the Creek.

The boundaries of Carroll County were created by the Georgia General Assembly on June 9, 1826, but the county was not named until December 14, 1826. It was named for Charles Carroll of Carrollton, at that time the last surviving signer of the U.S. Declaration of Independence, as was Carrollton, the county seat.[3]

When the county was first organized, the legislature designated the county seat as Old Carrollton, Georgia but in 1830 it was moved to Carrollton.[4]

This county originally extended from the Chattahoochee River to the Alabama state line on the east and on the west, with its northern boundary at the Cherokee Nation, just north of present-day Interstate 20. As population increased, this land was divided into Carroll, Douglas, and Heard counties, and parts of Haralson and Troup counties. The portion that became Douglas County was once Campbell County which no longer exists (it was divided between Douglas and Fulton counties).

Because the county had few slaves compared to counties developed for cotton plantations, it was called the Free State of Carroll during the 1850s. Even before the cession of territory by the Cherokee in the late 1830s, some white settlers lived in the northern part of the county in the area of Villa Rica.

Carroll County was the site of Georgia's first Gold Rush.

For a time Carroll County was the home of Horace King (architect). King helped build Moore's Bridge over the Chattahoochee River at Whitesburg. Moores Bridge was burned by Union soldiers during the Civil War. During the American Civil War, the county provided the Bowdon Volunteers and the Carroll Boys, which were a part of Cobb's Legion.

On Aug. 21 1995, Atlantic Southeast Airlines Flight 529 crashed in a field near Carrollton, Georgia. Nine of the 29 passengers and crew were killed in the crash.

In February 2008 several tornadoes hit Carroll County, destroying several homes and damaging many more. On May 11, 2008 (Mother's Day) some of the same areas were hit by more tornadoes. The Mother's Day tornadoes destroyed and damaged many homes and businesses.

On September 21, 2009, portions of Carroll County were flooded after eight days of heavy rainfall, resulting in multiple death. The flooding initially closed more than 60 highways and roads, and it destroyed a number of bridges. Early estimates of the damage totaled $22 million.

Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 504 square miles (1,310 km2), of which 499 square miles (1,290 km2) is land and 4.8 square miles (12 km2) (0.9%) is water.[5]

The western two-thirds of Carroll County, in a line from Roopville northeast to Villa Rica, is located in the Upper Tallapoosa River sub-basin of the ACT River Basin (Alabama-Coosa-Tallapoosa River Basin), while the eastern third, east of that same line, is located in the Middle Chattahoochee River-Lake Harding sub-basin of the ACF River Basin (Apalachicola-Chattahoochee-Flint River Basin).[6]

Adjacent counties

Transportation

Major roads

Pedestrians and cycling

  • Carrollton Greenbelt
  • UWG Nature Trails

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
18303,419—
18405,25253.6%
18509,35778.2%
186011,99128.2%
187011,782−1.7%
188016,90143.4%
189022,30132.0%
190026,57619.2%
191030,85516.1%
192034,75212.6%
193034,272−1.4%
194034,156−0.3%
195034,112−0.1%
196036,4516.9%
197045,40424.6%
198056,34624.1%
199071,42226.8%
200087,26822.2%
2010110,52726.7%
2019 (est.)119,992[7]8.6%
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 87,268 people, 31,568 households, and 23,013 families living in the county. The population density was 175 people per square mile (68/km2). There were 34,067 housing units at an average density of 68 per square mile (26/km2). The racial makeup of the county was 80.5% White, 16.3% Black or African American, 0.3% Native American, 0.6% Asian, <0.1% Pacific Islander, 1.1% from other races, and 1.1% from two or more races. 2.6% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 31,568 households, out of which 35.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.3% were married couples living together, 12.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.1% were non-families. 21.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.66 and the average family size was 3.09.

In the county, the population was spread out, with 25.9% under the age of 18, 12.9% from 18 to 24, 29.9% from 25 to 44, 21.2% from 45 to 64, and 10.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 32 years. For every 100 females, there were 95.10 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.50 males.

The median income for a household in the county was $38,799, and the median income for a family was $44,642. Males had a median income of $33,102 versus $22,538 for females. The per capita income for the county was $17,656. About 10.0% of families and 13.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 15.4% of those under age 18 and 16.0% of those age 65 or over.

2010 census

As of the 2010 United States Census, there were 110,527 people, 39,187 households, and 27,923 families living in the county.[13] The population density was 221.5 inhabitants per square mile (85.5/km2). There were 44,607 housing units at an average density of 89.4 per square mile (34.5/km2).[14] The racial makeup of the county was 75.6% white, 18.2% black or African American, 0.8% Asian, 0.4% American Indian, 2.8% from other races, and 2.2% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 6.2% of the population.[13] In terms of ancestry, 23.0% were American, 11.2% were Irish, 8.7% were English, and 7.0% were German.[15]

Of the 39,187 households, 37.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.9% were married couples living together, 14.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 28.7% were non-families, and 21.7% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.73 and the average family size was 3.16. The median age was 33.5 years.[13]

The median income for a household in the county was $45,559 and the median income for a family was $53,703. Males had a median income of $42,188 versus $32,043 for females. The per capita income for the county was $20,523. About 12.5% of families and 17.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 20.3% of those under age 18 and 14.4% of those age 65 or over.[16]

Education

Main article: Carrollton, Georgia § Education
Main article: Villa Rica, Georgia § Education

Communities

Politics

Presidential elections results
Previous presidential elections results[17][18]
Year Republican Democratic Third parties
2020 68.8% 37,476 29.8% 16,236 1.4% 760
2016 67.5% 30,029 28.0% 12,464 4.4% 1,966
2012 67.9% 28,280 30.5% 12,688 1.7% 704
2008 65.8% 28,661 32.9% 14,334 1.4% 588
2004 70.3% 24,837 28.9% 10,224 0.8% 286
2000 63.4% 16,326 34.0% 8,752 2.6% 663
1996 51.3% 11,157 38.8% 8,438 10.0% 2,174
1992 47.6% 10,750 37.2% 8,404 15.2% 3,432
1988 69.2% 10,754 30.3% 4,706 0.5% 81
1984 67.2% 11,436 32.8% 5,590
1980 40.2% 5,815 56.7% 8,202 3.2% 458
1976 26.6% 3,640 73.4% 10,050
1972 79.4% 8,296 20.6% 2,158
1968 26.2% 3,135 19.4% 2326 54.4% 6,509
1964 51.0% 4,984 49.0% 4,794 0.0% 2
1960 26.9% 1,729 73.1% 4,698
1956 26.1% 1,712 73.9% 4,855
1952 18.7% 1,194 81.4% 5,207
1948 14.3% 526 72.8% 2,671 12.9% 474
1944 17.5% 704 82.6% 3,331
1940 13.9% 616 85.9% 3,808 0.2% 8
1936 14.9% 653 85.0% 3,717 0.1% 4
1932 8.0% 284 91.1% 3,232 0.9% 30
1928 52.5% 2,112 47.5% 1,913
1924 20.7% 526 70.3% 1,784 9.0% 228
1920 42.9% 1,227 57.1% 1,632
1916 19.2% 413 75.3% 1,621 5.5% 118
1912 25.3% 431 70.0% 1,192 4.8% 81
1908 28.3% 505 51.3% 917 20.4% 365
1904 18.2% 400 54.1% 1,187 27.6% 606
1900 35.4% 697 64.6% 1,270
1896 31.9% 733 64.8% 1,490 3.3% 76
1892 16.3% 543 64.2% 2,137 19.5% 649
1888 16.5% 349 80.9% 1,710 2.6% 55
1884 19.5% 499 80.5% 2,058
1880 21.0% 329 79.0% 1,240

See also

References

  1. ^ a b "State & County QuickFacts". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on July 8, 2011. Retrieved June 19, 2014.
  2. ^ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Archived from the original on May 31, 2011. Retrieved June 7, 2011.
  3. ^ Krakow, Kenneth K. (1975). Georgia Place-Names: Their History and Origins (PDF). Macon, GA: Winship Press. p. 35. ISBN 0-915430-00-2.
  4. ^ Joe Cobb, Caroll County and Her People, p. 3
  5. ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
  6. ^ "Georgia Soil and Water Conservation Commission Interactive Mapping Experience". Georgia Soil and Water Conservation Commission. Retrieved November 18, 2015.
  7. ^ "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". Retrieved May 21, 2020.
  8. ^ "U.S. Decennial Census". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved June 17, 2014.
  9. ^ "Historical Census Browser". University of Virginia Library. Retrieved June 19, 2014.
  10. ^ "Population of Counties by Decennial Census: 1900 to 1990". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved June 19, 2014.
  11. ^ "Census 2000 PHC-T-4. Ranking Tables for Counties: 1990 and 2000" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. Retrieved June 19, 2014.
  12. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved May 14, 2011.
  13. ^ a b c "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 27, 2015.
  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.
  15. ^ "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 27, 2015.
  16. ^ "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 27, 2015.
  17. ^ Leip, David. "Dave Leip's Atlas of U.S. Presidential Elections". uselectionatlas.org. Retrieved March 19, 2018.
  18. ^ Burnham, Walter Dean. "Presidential ballots, 1836-1892". archive.org. Retrieved January 16, 2021.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)

Further reading

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