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Emanuel County, Georgia
Emanuel County Courthouse, Swainsboro, GA, US
Emanuel County Courthouse
Map of Georgia highlighting Emanuel County
Location in the state of Georgia (U.S. state)
Map of the U.S
Georgia's location in the U.S.
Founded 1812; 211 years ago (1812)
Named for David Emanuel
Seat Swainsboro
Largest city Swainsboro
Area
 - Total
 - Land
 - Water

690 sq mi (1,787 km²)
681 sq mi (1,764 km²)
9.6 sq mi (25 km²), 1.4%
Population
 - (2020)
 - Density

22,768
33/sq mi (13/km²)
Congressional district 12th
Time zone Eastern: UTC-5/-4

Emanuel County is a county located in the U.S. state of Georgia. As of the 2020 census, the population was 22,768.[1] The county seat is Swainsboro.[2]

History[]

The county was created on December 10, 1812, by an act of the Georgia General Assembly from land originally in parts of Bulloch and Montgomery counties.[3] Emanuel County is named in honor of former Governor of Georgia David Emanuel.[4]

Portions of Johnson (1858), Jenkins (1905), Toombs (1905), Candler (1914), and Treutlen (1918) counties were taken from Emanuel's original borders.

Courthouses[]

Emanuel County has had seven courthouses in its over 200 years of existence.[5] In the county's early years, the court met at Steven Rich's home. Emanuel County's first courthouse was erected in 1814 and burned in 1841. It wasn't until 1854, the same time that the city of Swainsboro was formally incorporated, that the county was allowed to build a replacement. In a string of bad luck, this new courthouse burned in 1855 and was replaced by another courthouse, which burned in 1857. Emanuel County's fourth courthouse burned in 1919 and was replaced by a three-story brick structure which, characteristically, burned in 1938. The next courthouse, a two-story marble structure, was built in 1940 and was the first courthouse in Emanuel County's history not to be destroyed by fire. However, by the 1990s, the courthouse's cramped and deteriorating condition caused several county offices to vacate the courthouse and move into vacant office space surrounding the courthouse square. The courthouse was demolished in the spring of 2000, leaving only the sheriff's office annex. In the late 1990s, the Emanuel County commissioners purchased the former U.S. Post Office building, which was built in 1936, to serve as an interim courthouse. In 2000, the county commission acquired land adjacent to the old Post Office to build a new courthouse and sheriff's office. Emanuel County's current courthouse, a large, single story brick structure incorporating the old Post Office building, was completed in 2002, and a city square was built on the former courthouse site with the old sheriff's office renovated to serve as the city's visitors' center as well as the office for Swainsboro-Emanuel County Chamber of Commerce.[6]

Geography[]

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 690 square miles (1,800 km2), of which 681 square miles (1,760 km2) is land and 9.6 square miles (25 km2) (1.4%) is water.[7]

The northern portion of Emanuel County, centered on Summertown and defined by a southern border heading from Garfield east-northeast and running north of Modoc, is located in the Upper Ogeechee River sub-basin of the Ogeechee River basin. The eastern portion of the county, east of Swainsboro, is located in the Canoochee River sub-basin of the same Ogeechee River basin. The western and southern portions of Emanuel County are located in the Ohoopee River sub-basin of the Altamaha River basin.[8]

Major highways[]

  • I-16 Interstate 16
  • US 1 U.S. Route 1
  • Business plate
    US 1 U.S. Route 1 Business
  • US 80 U.S. Route 80
  • US 221 U.S. Route 221
  • Georgia 4 State Route 4
  • Georgia 4 Business State Route 4 Business
  • Georgia 15 State Route 15
  • Georgia 23 State Route 23
  • Georgia 26 State Route 26
  • Georgia 46 State Route 46
  • Georgia 56 State Route 56
  • Georgia 57 State Route 57
  • Georgia 78 State Route 78
  • Georgia 86 State Route 86
  • Georgia 121 State Route 121
  • Georgia 171 State Route 171
  • Georgia 192 State Route 192
  • Georgia 297 State Route 297
  • Georgia 404 State Route 404 (unsigned designation for I-16)

Adjacent counties[]

Demographics[]

Historical populations
Census Pop.
1820 2,928
1830 2,673 −8.7%
1840 3,129 17.1%
1850 4,577 46.3%
1860 5,081 11.0%
1870 6,134 20.7%
1880 9,759 59.1%
1890 14,703 50.7%
1900 21,279 44.7%
1910 25,140 18.1%
1920 25,862 2.9%
1930 24,101 −6.8%
1940 23,517 −2.4%
1950 19,789 −15.9%
1960 17,815 −10.0%
1970 18,189 2.1%
1980 20,795 14.3%
1990 20,546 −1.2%
2000 21,837 6.3%
2010 22,598 3.5%
U.S. Decennial Census[9]
1790-1960[10] 1900-1990[11]
1990-2000[12] 2010-2020[1]

2000 census[]

As of the census[13] of 2000, there were 21,837 people, 8,045 households, and 5,752 families living in the county. The population density was 32 people per square mile (12/km2). There were 9,419 housing units at an average density of 14 per square mile (5/km2). The racial makeup of the county was 63.69% White, 33.28% Black or African American, 0.14% Native American, 0.24% Asian, 2.13% from other races, and 0.51% from two or more races. 3.41% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 8,045 households, out of which 34.30% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.10% were married couples living together, 17.10% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.50% were non-families. 25.00% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.10% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.61 and the average family size was 3.10.

In the county, the population was spread out, with 27.80% under the age of 18, 10.40% from 18 to 24, 26.00% from 25 to 44, 22.40% from 45 to 64, and 13.30% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females there were 92.80 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.50 males.

The median income for a household in the county was $24,383, and the median income for a family was $31,113. Males had a median income of $26,605 versus $18,145 for females. The per capita income for the county was $13,627. About 21.80% of families and 27.40% of the population were below the poverty line, including 36.70% of those under age 18 and 27.50% of those age 65 or over.

2010 census[]

As of the 2010 United States Census, there were 22,598 people, 8,430 households, and 5,833 families living in the county.[14] The population density was 33.2 inhabitants per square mile (12.8 /km2). There were 9,968 housing units at an average density of 14.6 per square mile (5.6 /km2).[15] The racial makeup of the county was 61.6% white, 33.5% black or African American, 0.7% Asian, 0.3% American Indian, 3.0% from other races, and 0.9% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 4.1% of the population.[14] In terms of ancestry, 12.9% were American, 8.0% were English, and 7.3% were Irish.[16]

Of the 8,430 households, 35.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.9% were married couples living together, 19.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 30.8% were non-families, and 26.5% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.57 and the average family size was 3.10. The median age was 36.8 years.[14]

The median income for a household in the county was $30,205 and the median income for a family was $36,402. Males had a median income of $31,434 versus $23,340 for females. The per capita income for the county was $16,076. About 17.0% of families and 24.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 35.8% of those under age 18 and 13.3% of those age 65 or over.[17]

2020 census[]

Emanuel County racial composition[18]
Race Num. Perc.
White (non-Hispanic) 13,815 60.68%
Black or African American (non-Hispanic) 7,246 31.83%
Native American 33 0.14%
Asian 141 0.62%
Pacific Islander 2 0.01%
Other/Mixed 538 2.36%
Hispanic or Latino 993 4.36%

As of the 2020 United States census, there were 22,768 people, 8,387 households, and 5,683 families residing in the county.

Communities[]

Cities[]

  • Adrian
  • Garfield
  • Nunez
  • Oak Park
  • Stillmore
  • Summertown
  • Swainsboro
  • Twin City

Census-designated places[]

  • Canoochee
  • Norristown

Unincorporated communities[]

  • Five Points, Georgia
  • Stevens Crossing, Georgia

Politics[]

Since 1964, the only times the county has failed to back a Republican candidate in a presidential election were when southern Democrats Jimmy Carter and Bill Clinton were on the ballot.

United States presidential election results for Emanuel County, Georgia[19]
Year Republican Democratic Third party
No.  % No.  % No.  %
2020 6,553 68.93% 2,886 30.36% 68 0.72%
2016 5,335 67.57% 2,435 30.84% 126 1.60%
2012 5,100 63.05% 2,927 36.18% 62 0.77%
2008 5,110 61.92% 3,068 37.18% 74 0.90%
2004 4,666 62.44% 2,774 37.12% 33 0.44%
2000 3,343 53.38% 2,835 45.27% 85 1.36%
1996 2,451 41.73% 2,947 50.18% 475 8.09%
1992 2,662 41.43% 2,951 45.93% 812 12.64%
1988 3,530 58.95% 2,387 39.86% 71 1.19%
1984 3,920 61.46% 2,458 38.54% 0 0.00%
1980 2,199 35.18% 3,971 63.53% 81 1.30%
1976 1,493 24.49% 4,603 75.51% 0 0.00%
1972 3,684 80.09% 916 19.91% 0 0.00%
1968 1,297 21.22% 1,508 24.67% 3,307 54.11%
1964 3,311 59.23% 2,279 40.77% 0 0.00%
1960 1,120 30.83% 2,513 69.17% 0 0.00%
1956 678 22.22% 2,373 77.78% 0 0.00%
1952 661 20.01% 2,642 79.99% 0 0.00%
1948 717 29.90% 1,436 59.88% 245 10.22%
1944 317 16.23% 1,635 83.72% 1 0.05%
1940 81 5.36% 1,428 94.51% 2 0.13%
1936 125 6.01% 1,943 93.37% 13 0.62%
1932 33 1.34% 2,420 98.49% 4 0.16%
1928 355 24.81% 1,076 75.19% 0 0.00%
1924 39 5.04% 710 91.73% 25 3.23%
1920 190 11.63% 1,444 88.37% 0 0.00%
1916 28 1.56% 1,500 83.61% 266 14.83%
1912 22 2.54% 715 82.56% 129 14.90%
1908 530 33.97% 549 35.19% 481 30.83%
1904 94 9.37% 519 51.74% 390 38.88%
1900 444 41.15% 513 47.54% 122 11.31%
1896 507 37.98% 690 51.69% 138 10.34%
1892 61 3.36% 903 49.75% 851 46.89%
1888 30 4.35% 658 95.50% 1 0.15%
1884 181 18.76% 784 81.24% 0 0.00%
1880 177 18.71% 769 81.29% 0 0.00%



See also[]

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

References[]

  1. ^ a b "State & County QuickFacts". United States Census Bureau. http://quickfacts.census.gov/qfd/states/13/13107.html. 
  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. 72. ISBN 0-915430-00-2. http://www.kenkrakow.com/gpn/d.pdf. 
  4. ^ Gannett, Henry (1905). The Origin of Certain Place Names in the United States. Govt. Print. Off.. pp. 119. https://archive.org/details/bub_gb_9V1IAAAAMAAJ. 
  5. ^ Hellmann, Paul T. (May 13, 2013). Historical Gazetteer of the United States. Routledge. pp. 248. ISBN 978-1135948597. https://books.google.com/books?id=REtEXQNWq6MC&pg=PA248. 
  6. ^ "Emanuel County Courthouse". Georgia Info. http://georgiainfo.galileo.usg.edu/courthouses/emanuelCH.htm. 
  7. ^ "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. 
  8. ^ "Georgia Soil and Water Conservation Commission Interactive Mapping Experience". Georgia Soil and Water Conservation Commission. http://www.gaswcc.org/maps/. 
  9. ^ "U.S. Decennial Census". United States Census Bureau. https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census.html. 
  10. ^ "Historical Census Browser". University of Virginia Library. http://mapserver.lib.virginia.edu. 
  11. ^ "Population of Counties by Decennial Census: 1900 to 1990". United States Census Bureau. https://www.census.gov/population/cencounts/ga190090.txt. 
  12. ^ "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. 
  13. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. https://www.census.gov. 
  14. ^ 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/DPDP1/0500000US13107. 
  15. ^ "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.CY07/0500000US13107. 
  16. ^ "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/DP02/0500000US13107. 
  17. ^ "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/DP03/0500000US13107. 
  18. ^ "Explore Census Data". https://data.census.gov/cedsci/table?g=0500000US13107&tid=DECENNIALPL2020.P2. 
  19. ^ Leip, David. "Dave Leip's Atlas of U.S. Presidential Elections". http://uselectionatlas.org/RESULTS. 

External links[]

Coordinates: 32°35′N 82°18′W / 32.59, -82.30


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