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Clinch County, Georgia
ClinchCoCourthouse
Clinch County Courthouse in Homerville
Map of Georgia highlighting Clinch County
Location in the state of Georgia (U.S. state)
Map of the U.S
Georgia's location in the U.S.
Founded 1850; 173 years ago (1850)
Named for Duncan Lamont Clinch
Seat Homerville
Largest city Homerville
Area
 - Total
 - Land
 - Water

824 sq mi (2,134 km²)
800 sq mi (2,072 km²)
24 sq mi (62 km²), 2.9%
Population
 - (2020)
 - Density

6,749
8.4/sq mi (3/km²)
Congressional district 1st
Time zone Eastern: UTC-5/-4
Website https://clinchcountyga.gov

Clinch County is a county located in the southeastern part of the U.S. state of Georgia. As of the 2020 census, the population was 6,749.[1] The county seat is Homerville.[2] The county was created on February 14, 1850, named in honor of Duncan Lamont Clinch.[3]

With 8.4 people per square mile of land, Clinch is the most sparsely-populated county in Georgia.

Geography[]

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 824 square miles (2,130 km2), of which 800 square miles (2,100 km2) is land and 24 square miles (62 km2) (2.9%) is water.[4] It is the fourth-largest county in Georgia by land area and third-largest by total area. Eastern and southeastern portions of the county lie within the Okefenokee Swamp and its federally protected areas.

The vast majority of Clinch County is located in the Upper Suwannee River sub-basin of the Suwannee River basin, with just a portion of the western and northwestern edge of the county, southwest and well northwest of Du Pont, located in the Alapaha River sub-basin of the same Suwannee River basin.[5]

Major highways[]

  • US 84 U.S. Route 84
  • US 221 U.S. Route 221
  • US 441 U.S. Route 441
  • Georgia 31 State Route 31
  • Georgia 37 State Route 37
  • Georgia 38 State Route 38
  • Georgia 89 State Route 89
  • Georgia 94 State Route 94
  • Georgia 122 State Route 122
  • Georgia 168 State Route 168
  • Georgia 177 State Route 177
  • Georgia 187 State Route 187

Adjacent counties[]

National protected area[]

  • Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge (part)

Demographics[]

Historical populations
Census Pop.
1850 637
1860 3,063 380.8%
1870 3,945 28.8%
1880 4,138 4.9%
1890 6,652 60.8%
1900 8,732 31.3%
1910 8,424 −3.5%
1920 7,984 −5.2%
1930 7,015 −12.1%
1940 6,437 −8.2%
1950 6,007 −6.7%
1960 6,545 9.0%
1970 6,405 −2.1%
1980 6,660 4.0%
1990 6,160 −7.5%
2000 6,878 11.7%
2010 6,798 −1.2%
U.S. Decennial Census[6]
1790-1960[7] 1900-1990[8]
1990-2000[9] 2010-2020[10]

2000 census[]

As of the census[11] of 2000, there were 6,878 people, 2,512 households, and 1,823 families living in the county. The population density was 8 people per square mile (3/km2). There were 2,837 housing units at an average density of 4 per square mile (1/km2). The racial makeup of the county was 68.93% White or European American, 29.50% Black or African American, 0.51% Native American, 0.12% Asian, 0.10% from other races, and 0.84% from two or more races. 0.79% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

As of the census of 2010[12] there were 6,798 people in Clinch County. 69.7% were White or European American, 27.7% were Black or African American, 0.8% were American Indian or Alaska Native, 0.2% were Asian and 0.1% were Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander.[12]

There were 2,512 households, out of which 36.50% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.70% were married couples living together, 16.90% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.40% were non-families. 24.60% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.20% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.60 and the average family size was 3.09.

In the county, the population was spread out, with 27.90% under the age of 18, 8.60% from 18 to 24, 29.00% from 25 to 44, 22.70% from 45 to 64, and 11.80% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females there were 98.90 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.50 males.

The median income for a household in the county was $26,755, and the median income for a family was $31,755. Males had a median income of $26,905 versus $19,347 for females. The per capita income for the county was $13,023. About 22.20% of families and 23.40% of the population were below the poverty line, including 26.90% of those under age 18 and 30.90% of those age 65 or over.

2010 census[]

As of the 2010 United States Census, there were 6,798 people, 2,572 households, and 1,821 families living in the county.[13] The population density was 8.5 inhabitants per square mile (3.3 /km2). There were 3,007 housing units at an average density of 3.8 per square mile (1.5 /km2).[14] The racial makeup of the county was 67.4% white, 27.7% black or African American, 0.6% American Indian, 0.2% Asian, 0.1% Pacific islander, 2.6% from other races, and 1.4% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 3.5% of the population.[13] In terms of ancestry, 11.0% were English, 8.0% were Irish, and 8.0% were American.[15]

Of the 2,572 households, 38.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.5% were married couples living together, 19.4% had a female householder with no husband present, 29.2% were non-families, and 25.7% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.58 and the average family size was 3.10. The median age was 36.8 years.[13]

The median income for a household in the county was $31,963 and the median income for a family was $45,350. Males had a median income of $31,739 versus $25,972 for females. The per capita income for the county was $16,709. About 19.1% of families and 25.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 37.7% of those under age 18 and 24.3% of those age 65 or over.[16]

2020 census[]

Clinch County racial composition[17]
Race Num. Perc.
White (non-Hispanic) 4,256 63.06%
Black or African American (non-Hispanic) 1,950 28.89%
Native American 30 0.44%
Asian 22 0.33%
Pacific Islander 7 0.1%
Other/Mixed 231 3.42%
Hispanic or Latino 253 3.75%

As of the 2020 United States census, there were 6,749 people, 2,477 households, and 1,639 families residing in the county.

Education[]

Communities[]

  • Argyle
  • Du Pont
  • Fargo
  • Homerville

Politics[]

United States presidential election results for Clinch County, Georgia[18]
Year Republican Democratic Third party
No.  % No.  % No.  %
2020 2,105 73.55% 744 26.00% 13 0.45%
2016 1,727 70.09% 686 27.84% 51 2.07%
2012 1,598 64.57% 852 34.42% 25 1.01%
2008 1,678 62.10% 989 36.60% 35 1.30%
2004 1,501 66.18% 750 33.07% 17 0.75%
2000 1,091 56.56% 816 42.30% 22 1.14%
1996 789 40.42% 973 49.85% 190 9.73%
1992 790 43.00% 759 41.32% 288 15.68%
1988 863 58.91% 594 40.55% 8 0.55%
1984 862 57.97% 625 42.03% 0 0.00%
1980 513 27.52% 1,325 71.08% 26 1.39%
1976 383 21.31% 1,414 78.69% 0 0.00%
1972 1,127 82.50% 239 17.50% 0 0.00%
1968 304 17.08% 334 18.76% 1,142 64.16%
1964 1,084 60.56% 706 39.44% 0 0.00%
1960 397 30.66% 898 69.34% 0 0.00%
1956 518 24.73% 1,577 75.27% 0 0.00%
1952 350 23.06% 1,168 76.94% 0 0.00%
1948 168 9.63% 1,283 73.57% 293 16.80%
1944 64 9.91% 582 90.09% 0 0.00%
1940 63 5.67% 1,049 94.33% 0 0.00%
1936 71 6.60% 1,002 93.21% 2 0.19%
1932 11 2.32% 461 97.26% 2 0.42%
1928 143 16.63% 717 83.37% 0 0.00%
1924 13 4.91% 235 88.68% 17 6.42%
1920 77 20.75% 294 79.25% 0 0.00%
1916 53 12.18% 374 85.98% 8 1.84%
1912 48 14.12% 283 83.24% 9 2.65%
1908 157 42.32% 202 54.45% 12 3.23%
1904 141 31.26% 285 63.19% 25 5.54%
1900 203 40.93% 290 58.47% 3 0.60%
1896 212 43.80% 257 53.10% 15 3.10%
1892 102 15.74% 481 74.23% 65 10.03%
1888 115 20.76% 435 78.52% 4 0.72%
1884 68 13.68% 429 86.32% 0 0.00%
1880 93 20.17% 368 79.83% 0 0.00%



Notable people[]

  • Ossie Davis, actor
  • Matthew Lintz, actor
  • Iris Faircloth Blitch, politician, only woman to sign Southern Manifesto
  • W. Benjamin Gibbs, politician
  • William Chester Lankford, politician
  • Jonathan Smith, football player

See also[]

  • National Register of Historic Places listings in Clinch County, Georgia

References[]

  1. ^ "Census - Geography Profile: Clinch County, Georgia". United States Census Bureau. https://data.census.gov/profile/Clinch_County,_Georgia?g=0500000US13065. 
  2. ^ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. http://www.naco.org/Counties/Pages/FindACounty.aspx. 
  3. ^ Krakow, Kenneth K. (1975). Georgia Place-Names: Their History and Origins. Macon, GA: Winship Press. pp. 46. ISBN 0-915430-00-2. http://www.kenkrakow.com/gpn/c.pdf. 
  4. ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. https://www.census.gov/geographies/reference-files/time-series/geo/gazetteer-files.html. 
  5. ^ "Georgia Soil and Water Conservation Commission Interactive Mapping Experience". Georgia Soil and Water Conservation Commission. http://www.gaswcc.org/maps/. 
  6. ^ "U.S. Decennial Census". United States Census Bureau. https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census.html. 
  7. ^ "Historical Census Browser". University of Virginia Library. http://mapserver.lib.virginia.edu. 
  8. ^ "Population of Counties by Decennial Census: 1900 to 1990". United States Census Bureau. https://www.census.gov/population/cencounts/ga190090.txt. 
  9. ^ "Census 2000 PHC-T-4. Ranking Tables for Counties: 1990 and 2000". United States Census Bureau. https://www.census.gov/population/www/cen2000/briefs/phc-t4/tables/tab02.pdf. 
  10. ^ "State & County QuickFacts". United States Census Bureau. http://quickfacts.census.gov/qfd/states/13/13065.html. 
  11. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. https://www.census.gov. 
  12. ^ a b "Clinch County QuickFacts from the US Census Bureau". http://quickfacts.census.gov/qfd/states/13/13065.html. 
  13. ^ a b c "DP-1 Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics: 2010 Demographic Profile Data". United States Census Bureau. http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/10_DP/DPDP1/0500000US13065. 
  14. ^ "Population, Housing Units, Area, and Density: 2010 - County". United States Census Bureau. http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/10_SF1/GCTPH1.CY07/0500000US13065. 
  15. ^ "DP02 SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS IN THE UNITED STATES – 2006-2010 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates". United States Census Bureau. http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/ACS/10_5YR/DP02/0500000US13065. 
  16. ^ "DP03 SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS – 2006-2010 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates". United States Census Bureau. http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/ACS/10_5YR/DP03/0500000US13065. 
  17. ^ "Explore Census Data". https://data.census.gov/cedsci/table?g=0500000US13065&tid=DECENNIALPL2020.P2. 
  18. ^ Leip, David. "Dave Leip's Atlas of U.S. Presidential Elections". http://uselectionatlas.org/RESULTS. 

External links[]

Coordinates: 30°55′N 82°42′W / 30.92, -82.70


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