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Haralson County, Georgia

Not to be confused with Haralson, Georgia.

Haralson County
County
Former Haralson County Courthouse in Buchanan in 1980
Former Haralson County Courthouse in Buchanan in 1980
Map of Georgia highlighting Haralson 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°47′N 85°13′W / 33.79°N 85.21°W / 33.79; -85.21
Country United States
State Georgia
FoundedJanuary 26, 1856; 168 years ago (1856-01-26)
Named forHugh A. Haralson
SeatBuchanan
Largest cityBremen
Area
 • Total
283 sq mi (730 km2)
 • Land282 sq mi (730 km2)
 • Water1.0 sq mi (3 km2)  0.4%
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
29,919
Time zoneUTC−5 (Eastern)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−4 (EDT)
Congressional district14th

Haralson County is a county in the Northwest region of the U.S. state of Georgia. As of the 2020 census, the population was 29,919,[1] up from 28,780 in 2010.[2] The county seat is Buchanan.[3] The county was created on January 26, 1856, and was named for Hugh A. Haralson, a former Georgia congressman.[4][5]

Haralson County is part of the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metropolitan statistical area.

Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 283 square miles (730 km2), of which 282 square miles (730 km2) is land and 1.0 square mile (2.6 km2) (0.4%) is water.[6] Much of the county is located within the upper Piedmont region of the state, with a few mountains in the county that are considered part of the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains.

The vast majority of Haralson County is located in the Upper Tallapoosa River sub-basin of the ACT River Basin (Coosa-Tallapoosa River Basin). Just the very northwestern corner of the county is located in the Upper Coosa River sub-basin of the same ACT River Basin.[7]

Major highways

Adjacent counties

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
18603,039—
18704,00431.8%
18805,97249.2%
189011,31689.5%
190011,9225.4%
191013,51413.4%
192014,4406.9%
193013,263−8.2%
194014,3778.4%
195014,6632.0%
196014,543−0.8%
197015,9279.5%
198018,42215.7%
199021,96619.2%
200025,69017.0%
201028,78012.0%
202029,9194.0%
2023 (est.)32,038[8]7.1%
U.S. Decennial Census[9]
1790-1880[10] 1890-1910[11]
1920-1930[12] 1930-1940[13]
1940-1950[14] 1960-1980[15]
1980-2000[16] 2010[2] 2020[1]

2020 census

Haralson County racial composition[17]
Race Num. Perc.
White (non-Hispanic) 26,825 89.66%
Black or African American (non-Hispanic) 1,253 4.19%
Native American 56 0.19%
Asian 186 0.62%
Pacific Islander 9 0.03%
Other/Mixed 1,093 3.65%
Hispanic or Latino 497 1.66%

As of the 2020 United States census, there were 29,919 people, 11,259 households, and 7,960 families residing in the county.

2010 census

As of the 2010 U.S. census, there were 28,780 people, 10,757 households, and 7,820 families living in the county.[18] The population density was 102.0 inhabitants per square mile (39.4/km2). There were 12,287 housing units at an average density of 43.5 per square mile (16.8/km2).[19] The racial makeup of the county was 92.8% white, 4.7% black or African American, 0.5% Asian, 0.2% American Indian, 0.4% from other races, and 1.4% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 1.1% of the population.[18] In terms of ancestry, 37.1% were American, 14.1% were Irish, 11.1% were English, and 6.0% were German.[20]

Of the 10,757 households, 36.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.8% were married couples living together, 13.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 27.3% were non-families, and 23.2% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.64 and the average family size was 3.09. The median age was 38.5 years.[18]

The median income for a household in the county was $38,996 and the median income for a family was $45,339. Males had a median income of $39,452 versus $32,170 for females. The per capita income for the county was $19,033. About 15.6% of families and 20.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 28.8% of those under age 18 and 16.4% of those age 65 or over.[21]

Education

Public education in the county is largely provided by the Haralson County School District. However, the City of Bremen, which straddles the border of Haralson and Carroll Counties, has the independent Bremen City School District.[22]

Communities

Cities

Unincorporated communities

Law and government

The county was originally governed by a sole Commissioner of Roads and Revenues. The last occupant of this office was Charles Sanders (D). The county is now governed by a five-member Board of Commissioners, which replaced the single-commissioner form beginning with the term starting in January 2005. The chairman of the board is elected county-wide. The acting occupant of this office is Ronnie Ridley (R). There are four other commissioners, one elected from each of four geographical districts. The current occupants of these offices are District 1's David Tarpley (R), District 2's Danny Elsberry (R), District 3's John Daniel (R) and District 4's Ryan Farmer (R). The current sheriff of Haralson County is Stacy Williams. Judge J. Edward "Eddie" Hulsey Jr. is the current probate judge.

United States presidential election results for Haralson County, Georgia[23]
Year Republican Democratic Third party(ies)
No.  % No.  % No.  %
2024 14,239 86.91% 2,065 12.60% 80 0.49%
2020 12,330 86.54% 1,791 12.57% 127 0.89%
2016 9,585 83.79% 1,475 12.89% 379 3.31%
2012 8,446 81.16% 1,789 17.19% 172 1.65%
2008 8,658 77.79% 2,248 20.20% 224 2.01%
2004 7,703 75.45% 2,434 23.84% 72 0.71%
2000 5,153 63.10% 2,869 35.13% 145 1.78%
1996 3,260 46.89% 2,850 40.99% 843 12.12%
1992 3,142 41.23% 3,281 43.05% 1,198 15.72%
1988 4,529 65.17% 2,404 34.59% 17 0.24%
1984 3,945 67.06% 1,938 32.94% 0 0.00%
1980 2,229 37.40% 3,606 60.50% 125 2.10%
1976 1,301 22.24% 4,550 77.76% 0 0.00%
1972 3,460 81.85% 767 18.15% 0 0.00%
1968 1,451 26.51% 771 14.09% 3,251 59.40%
1964 3,129 58.85% 2,186 41.11% 2 0.04%
1960 1,869 40.18% 2,783 59.82% 0 0.00%
1956 2,218 47.29% 2,472 52.71% 0 0.00%
1952 1,264 35.64% 2,283 64.36% 0 0.00%
1948 457 12.83% 2,263 63.51% 843 23.66%
1944 911 42.20% 1,248 57.80% 0 0.00%
1940 457 24.60% 1,397 75.19% 4 0.22%
1936 787 32.28% 1,643 67.39% 8 0.33%
1932 223 14.86% 1,278 85.14% 0 0.00%
1928 1,547 69.16% 690 30.84% 0 0.00%
1924 667 54.01% 447 36.19% 121 9.80%
1920 1,108 71.67% 438 28.33% 0 0.00%
1916 137 7.82% 837 47.75% 779 44.44%
1912 19 1.69% 384 34.13% 722 64.18%

See also

References

  1. ^ a b US 2020 Census Bureau report, Haralson County, Georgia
  2. ^ a b "State & County QuickFacts". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on June 7, 2011. Retrieved February 16, 2014.
  3. ^ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved June 7, 2011.
  4. ^ "Haralson County". Georgia.gov. Archived from the original on July 25, 2008. Retrieved March 20, 2018.
  5. ^ Gannett, Henry (1905). The Origin of Certain Place Names in the United States. Govt. Print. Off. pp. 149.
  6. ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
  7. ^ "Georgia Soil and Water Conservation Commission Interactive Mapping Experience". Georgia Soil and Water Conservation Commission. Archived from the original on October 3, 2018. Retrieved November 19, 2015.
  8. ^ "Annual Estimates of the Resident Population for Counties: April 1, 2020 to July 1, 2023". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 31, 2024.
  9. ^ "Decennial Census of Population and Housing by Decades". United States Census Bureau.
  10. ^ "1880 Census Population by Counties 1790-1800" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. 1880.
  11. ^ "1910 Census of Population - Georgia" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. 1910.
  12. ^ "1930 Census of Population - Georgia" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. 1930.
  13. ^ "1940 Census of Population - Georgia" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. 1940.
  14. ^ "1950 Census of Population - Georgia -" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. 1950.
  15. ^ "1980 Census of Population - Number of Inhabitants - Georgia" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. 1980.
  16. ^ "2000 Census of Population - Population and Housing Unit Counts - Georgia" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. 2000.
  17. ^ "Explore Census Data". data.census.gov. Retrieved December 12, 2021.
  18. ^ 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 29, 2015.
  19. ^ "Population, Housing Units, Area, and Density: 2010 - County". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on February 13, 2020. Retrieved December 29, 2015.
  20. ^ "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 29, 2015.
  21. ^ "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 29, 2015.
  22. ^ "2020 CENSUS - SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENCE MAP: Haralson County, GA" (PDF). U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved September 24, 2024. - Text list
  23. ^ Leip, David. "Dave Leip's Atlas of U.S. Presidential Elections". uselectionatlas.org. Retrieved March 20, 2018.

33°47′N 85°13′W / 33.79°N 85.21°W / 33.79; -85.21

Quelle: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Haralson_County