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Barrow County, Georgia

Coordinates: 33°59′N 83°43′W / 33.99°N 83.71°W / 33.99; -83.71
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Not to be confused with Bartow County, Georgia.

Barrow County, Georgia
County
Barrow County Courthouse in Winder
Barrow County Courthouse in Winder
Official seal of Barrow County, Georgia
Seal
Official logo of Barrow County, Georgia
Logo
Map of Georgia highlighting Barrow County
Location within the U.S. state of Georgia
Coordinates: 33°59′N 83°43′W / 33.99°N 83.71°W / 33.99; -83.71
Country United States
State Georgia
FoundedJuly 7, 1914; 112 years ago (1914)
Named afterDavid Crenshaw Barrow Jr.
SeatWinder
Largest cityWinder
Area
 • Total
163 sq mi (420 km2)
 • Land160 sq mi (410 km2)
 • Water2.6 sq mi (6.7 km2)  1.6%
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
83,505
 • Estimate 
(2024)
96,294 Increase
 • Density520/sq mi (200/km2)
Time zoneUTC−5 (Eastern)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−4 (EDT)
Congressional district10th
Websitebarrowga.org

Barrow County is a county located in the East Central region of the U.S. state of Georgia. As of the 2020 census, its population was 83,505.[1] Its county seat is Winder.[2] Barrow County is included in the Atlanta–Sandy Springs–Roswell metropolitan statistical area.

History

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Barrow County was created from portions of Gwinnett, Jackson, and Walton counties when Georgia voters approved a constitutional amendment on November 3, 1914, making Barrow County the 149th Georgia county; there are now 159. Barrow County was named after David Crenshaw Barrow Jr., a University of Georgia mathematics and engineering professor who was later Chancellor serving in that position from 1906 to 1925. Barrow died on January 11, 1929, in Athens and is buried in Oconee Hill Cemetery in Athens.[3]

Geography

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According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 163 square miles (420 km2), of which 160 square miles (410 km2) is land and 2.6 square miles (6.7 km2) (1.6%) is water.[4] The entirety of Barrow County is located in the Upper Oconee River sub-basin of the Altamaha River basin.[5]

Adjacent counties

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Communities

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Cities

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Towns

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Census-designated place

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Other unincorporated communities

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Demographics

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Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
192013,188—
193012,401−6.0%
194013,0645.3%
195013,1150.4%
196014,48510.4%
197016,85916.4%
198021,35426.7%
199029,72139.2%
200046,14455.3%
201069,36750.3%
202083,50520.4%
2024 (est.)96,294[6]15.3%
U.S. Decennial Census[7]
1790-1880[8] 1890-1910[9]
1920-1930[10] 1930-1940[11]
1940-1950[12] 1960-1980[13]
1980-2000[14] 2010[15] 2020[16]
Barrow County, Georgia – Racial and ethnic composition
Note: the US Census treats Hispanic/Latino as an ethnic category. This table excludes Latinos from the racial categories and assigns them to a separate category. Hispanics/Latinos may be of any race.
Race / Ethnicity (NH = Non-Hispanic) Pop 2000[17] Pop 2010[15] Pop 2020[16] % 2000 % 2010 % 2020
White alone (NH) 38,543 51,736 55,582 83.53% 74.58% 66.56%
Black or African American alone (NH) 4,456 7,769 10,141 9.66% 11.20% 12.14%
Native American or Alaska Native alone (NH) 119 130 130 0.26% 0.19% 0.16%
Asian alone (NH) 1,000 2,359 3,233 2.17% 3.40% 3.87%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander alone (NH) 15 28 17 0.03% 0.04% 0.02%
Other race alone (NH) 27 141 459 0.06% 0.20% 0.55%
Mixed race or Multiracial (NH) 524 1,167 3,383 1.14% 1.68% 4.05%
Hispanic or Latino (any race) 1,460 6,037 10,560 3.16% 8.70% 12.65%
Total 46,144 69,367 83,505 100.00% 100.00% 100.00%

2020 census

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As of the 2020 census, the county had a population of 83,505. The median age was 36.4 years. 25.5% of residents were under the age of 18 and 13.4% of residents were 65 years of age or older. For every 100 females there were 95.9 males, and for every 100 females age 18 and over there were 93.3 males age 18 and over. 67.0% of residents lived in urban areas, while 33.0% lived in rural areas.[18][19][20]

The racial makeup of the county was 69.0% White, 12.4% Black or African American, 0.5% American Indian and Alaska Native, 3.9% Asian, 0.0% Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander, 6.0% from some other race, and 8.1% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino residents of any race comprised 12.6% of the population.[20]

There were 28,727 households in the county, of which 38.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them and 24.0% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. About 19.4% of all households were made up of individuals and 8.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.[19]

There were 30,019 housing units, of which 4.3% were vacant. Among occupied housing units, 77.4% were owner-occupied and 22.6% were renter-occupied. The homeowner vacancy rate was 1.5% and the rental vacancy rate was 4.2%.[19]

2010 census

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In 2010, there were 69,367 people, 23,971 households, and 18,214 families living in the county.[21] The population density was 432.7 inhabitants per square mile (167.1/km2). There were 26,400 housing units at an average density of 164.7 per square mile (63.6/km2).[22]

In 2010, the racial and ethnic makeup of the county was 78.8% White, 11.4% Black or African American, 3.4% Asian, 0.3% American Indian, 0.1% Pacific islander, 3.7% from other races, and 2.3% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 8.7% of the population.[21] Barrow County is considered a part of the Atlanta, GA combined statistical area despite its comparatively small population. In terms of ancestry, 20.6% were American, 10.7% were Irish, 9.1% were German, and 8.5% were English.[23]

In 2010, the median income for a household in the county was $48,958 and the median income for a family was $55,415. Males had a median income of $42,869 versus $33,175 for females. The per capita income for the county was $20,882. About 9.4% of families and 12.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 16.0% of those under age 18 and 14.2% of those age 65 or over.[24]

American Community Survey

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According to the 2022 American Community Survey, its median household income was $78,216 with a per capita income of $30,903. Approximately 9.5% of the population lived at or below the poverty line.[25]

2000 census

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In 2000, the racial makeup of the county was 84.84% White, 10.72% Black or African American, 0.30% Native American, 2.20% Asian, 0.04% Pacific Islander, 1.50% from other races, and 1.40% from two or more races. 3.16% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

Education

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Barrow Arts and Sciences Academy

Barrow County Schools is the sole school district covering the county.[26]

Winder-Barrow Cluster:

  • Winder-Barrow High School
  • Richard B. Russell Middle School
  • Winder-Barrow Middle School (1956–2013)
  • Bear Creek Middle School (WBMS replacement)
  • Holsenbeck Elementary School
  • Bramlett Elementary School
  • Statham Elementary School
  • County Line Elementary

Apalachee Cluster:

  • Apalachee High School
  • Westside Middle School
  • Haymon-Morris Middle School
  • Auburn Elementary School
  • Kennedy Elementary School
  • Bethlehem Elementary School
  • Yargo Elementary School
  • Barrow Arts & Sciences Academy

Transportation

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Major highways

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Politics

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Barrow County is a Republican stronghold in presidential elections, having been so since 1984. As of the 2020s, Barrow County is a strongly Republican voting county, voting 69% for Donald Trump in 2024. For elections to the United States House of Representatives, Barrow County is part of Georgia's 10th congressional district, currently represented by Mike Collins. For elections to the Georgia State Senate, Barrow County is divided between districts 45, 46 and 47.[27] For elections to the Georgia House of Representatives, Barrow County is part of districts 104, 119 and 120.[28]

United States presidential election results for Barrow County, Georgia[29]
Year Republican Democratic Third party(ies)
No.  % No.  % No.  %
1916 102 10.60% 712 74.01% 148 15.38%
1920 412 36.05% 731 63.95% 0 0.00%
1924 88 11.55% 501 65.75% 173 22.70%
1928 684 58.81% 479 41.19% 0 0.00%
1932 23 2.01% 1,111 97.03% 11 0.96%
1936 172 12.69% 1,181 87.16% 2 0.15%
1940 219 11.91% 1,615 87.82% 5 0.27%
1944 257 14.52% 1,513 85.48% 0 0.00%
1948 155 7.55% 1,554 75.69% 344 16.76%
1952 236 9.07% 2,367 90.93% 0 0.00%
1956 442 16.32% 2,266 83.68% 0 0.00%
1960 577 17.30% 2,759 82.70% 0 0.00%
1964 2,316 50.42% 2,277 49.58% 0 0.00%
1968 1,372 26.52% 1,070 20.68% 2,731 52.79%
1972 3,423 79.79% 867 20.21% 0 0.00%
1976 1,364 22.29% 4,756 77.71% 0 0.00%
1980 2,284 36.20% 3,876 61.44% 149 2.36%
1984 4,123 63.53% 2,367 36.47% 0 0.00%
1988 4,738 65.64% 2,442 33.83% 38 0.53%
1992 4,328 43.36% 3,991 39.98% 1,663 16.66%
1996 5,342 51.65% 3,928 37.98% 1,072 10.37%
2000 7,925 65.49% 3,657 30.22% 520 4.30%
2004 13,520 76.17% 4,095 23.07% 135 0.76%
2008 17,625 71.55% 6,657 27.02% 351 1.42%
2012 18,725 74.10% 6,028 23.85% 517 2.05%
2016 21,108 72.35% 6,580 22.55% 1,486 5.09%
2020 26,804 70.64% 10,453 27.55% 689 1.82%
2024 30,730 69.59% 12,949 29.32% 478 1.08%
United States Senate election results for Barrow County, Georgia2
Year Republican Democratic Third party(ies)
No.  % No.  % No.  %
2020 26,317 69.94% 10,066 26.75% 1,244 3.31%
2020 22,789 71.07% 9,276 28.93% 0 0.00%
United States Senate election results for Barrow County, Georgia3
Year Republican Democratic Third party(ies)
No.  % No.  % No.  %
2020 14,483 38.94% 6,025 16.20% 16,682 44.86%
2020 22,660 70.64% 9,417 29.36% 0 0.00%
2022 20,136 68.79% 8,244 28.16% 893 3.05%
2022 17,945 70.66% 7,453 29.34% 0 0.00%
Georgia Gubernatorial election results for Barrow County
Year Republican Democratic Third party(ies)
No.  % No.  % No.  %
2022 21,833 74.19% 7,309 24.84% 288 0.98%

See also

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References

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  2. ^ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Archived from the original on July 12, 2012. Retrieved June 7, 2011.
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  4. ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
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  6. ^ "County Population Totals and Components of Change: 2020-2024". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 22, 2025.
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  15. ^ a b "P2: Hispanic or Latino, and Not Hispanic or Latino by Race – 2010: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) – Barrow County, Georgia". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 26, 2024.
  16. ^ a b "P2: Hispanic or Latino, and Not Hispanic or Latino by Race – 2020: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) - Barrow County, Georgia". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 26, 2024.
  17. ^ "P004 Hispanic or Latino, and Not Hispanic or Latino by Race – 2000: DEC Summary File 1 – Barrow County, Georgia". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 26, 2024.
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  19. ^ a b c "2020 Decennial Census Demographic Profile (DP1)". United States Census Bureau. 2021. Retrieved 12 December 2025.
  20. ^ a b "2020 Decennial Census Redistricting Data (Public Law 94-171)". United States Census Bureau. 2021. Retrieved 12 December 2025.
  21. ^ a b "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.
  22. ^ "Population, Housing Units, Area, and Density: 2010 - County". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on February 13, 2020. Retrieved December 27, 2015.
  23. ^ "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.
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  27. ^ "Georgia General Assembly". www.legis.ga.gov. Retrieved November 28, 2025.
  28. ^ "Georgia General Assembly". www.legis.ga.gov. Retrieved November 28, 2025.
  29. ^ Leip, David. "Dave Leip's Atlas of U.S. Presidential Elections". uselectionatlas.org. Retrieved March 18, 2018.
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