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Pike County, Georgia
Pike County Courthouse, Zebulon
Pike County Courthouse (built 1895), Zebulon
Map of Georgia highlighting Pike County
Location in the state of Georgia (U.S. state)
Map of the U.S
Georgia's location in the U.S.
Founded 1822; 201 years ago (1822)
Named for Zebulon Pike
Seat Zebulon
Largest city Zebulon
Area
 - Total
 - Land
 - Water

219 sq mi (567 km²)
216 sq mi (559 km²)
3.3 sq mi (9 km²),
Population
 - (2020)
 - Density

18,889
87/sq mi (34/km²)
Congressional district 3rd
Time zone Eastern: UTC-5/-4
Website http://www.pikecoga.com/

Pike County is a county located in the west central portion of the U.S. state of Georgia. As of the 2020 census, the population was 18,889.[1] The county seat is Zebulon.[2]

History[]

Pike County was made from part of Monroe County in 1822. It was named after Zebulon Montgomery Pike, an explorer and army officer.[3]

Geography[]

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 219 square miles (570 km2), of which 216 square miles (560 km2) is land and 3.3 square miles (8.5 km2) (1.5%) is water.[4] The entirety of Pike County is located in the Upper Flint River sub-basin of the ACF River Basin (Apalachicola-Chattahoochee-Flint River Basin).[5] The county is located in the Piedmont region of the state.

Major highways[]

  • US 19 U.S. Route 19
  • US 41 U.S. Route 41
  • Georgia 3 State Route 3
  • Georgia 7 State Route 7
  • Georgia 18 State Route 18
  • Georgia 74 State Route 74
  • Georgia 109 State Route 109
  • Georgia 362 State Route 362

Adjacent counties[]

Demographics[]

Historical populations
Census Pop.
1830 6,149
1840 9,176 49.2%
1850 14,306 55.9%
1860 10,078 −29.6%
1870 10,905 8.2%
1880 15,849 45.3%
1890 16,300 2.8%
1900 18,761 15.1%
1910 19,495 3.9%
1920 21,212 8.8%
1930 10,853 −48.8%
1940 10,375 −4.4%
1950 8,459 −18.5%
1960 7,138 −15.6%
1970 7,316 2.5%
1980 8,937 22.2%
1990 10,224 14.4%
2000 13,688 33.9%
2010 17,869 30.5%
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 13,688 people, 4,755 households, and 3,784 families living in the county. The population density was 63 inhabitants per square mile (24 /km2). There were 5,068 housing units at an average density of 23 per square mile (9/km2). The racial makeup of the county was 83.64% White, 14.79% Black or African American, 0.21% Native American, 0.37% Asian, 0.42% from other races, and 0.57% from two or more races. 1.22% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 4,755 households, out of which 37.00% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 65.40% were married couples living together, 10.50% had a female householder with no husband present, and 20.40% were non-families. 17.50% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.50% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.81 and the average family size was 3.18.

In the county, the population was spread out, with 27.60% under the age of 18, 8.00% from 18 to 24, 30.20% from 25 to 44, 23.30% from 45 to 64, and 10.90% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 100.20 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 97.70 males.

The median income for a household in the county was $44,370, and the median income for a family was $49,798. Males had a median income of $33,114 versus $23,800 for females. The per capita income for the county was $17,661. About 6.90% of families and 9.60% of the population were below the poverty line, including 11.60% of those under age 18 and 11.00% of those age 65 or over.

2010 census[]

As of the 2010 United States Census, there were 17,869 people, 6,187 households, and 4,906 families living in the county.[12] The population density was 82.7 inhabitants per square mile (31.9 /km2). There were 6,820 housing units at an average density of 31.6 per square mile (12.2 /km2).[13] The racial makeup of the county was 87.3% white, 10.3% black or African American, 0.3% Asian, 0.3% American Indian, 0.4% from other races, and 1.3% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 1.1% of the population.[12] In terms of ancestry, 21.4% were American, 17.6% were English, 17.1% were Irish, and 13.2% were German.[14]

Of the 6,187 households, 41.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 63.3% were married couples living together, 11.0% had a female householder with no husband present, 20.7% were non-families, and 17.6% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.84 and the average family size was 3.20. The median age was 38.5 years.[12]

The median income for a household in the county was $53,213 and the median income for a family was $57,458. Males had a median income of $43,958 versus $28,148 for females. The per capita income for the county was $21,051. About 9.4% of families and 10.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 14.7% of those under age 18 and 7.1% of those age 65 or over.[15]

2020 census[]

Pike County racial composition[16]
Race Num. Perc.
White (non-Hispanic) 16,313 86.36%
Black or African American (non-Hispanic) 1,445 7.65%
Native American 28 0.15%
Asian 77 0.41%
Other/Mixed 678 3.59%
Hispanic or Latino 348 1.84%

As of the 2020 United States census, there were 18,889 people, 6,143 households, and 4,525 families residing in the county.

Education[]

Georgia Military College has an extension campus near Zebulon City Hall.

The Pike County School District serves Pike County. The school district has one Pre-K building (lottery funded), one primary school (K-2), one elementary school (3-5), one middle school (6-8), a ninth grade academy and one high school (10-12). Michael Duncan, Ed. D is the Superintendent of Schools.[17]

Communities[]

Cities[]

  • Meansville
  • Molena
  • Zebulon (county seat)

Town[]

  • Concord
  • Williamson

Census-designated place[]

  • Hilltop

Unincorporated communities[]

  • Jolly
  • Lifsey

Politics[]

United States presidential election results for Pike County, Georgia[18]
Year Republican Democratic Third party
No.  % No.  % No.  %
2020 9,127 85.13% 1,505 14.04% 89 0.83%
2016 7,278 83.03% 1,240 14.15% 248 2.83%
2012 6,668 81.93% 1,356 16.66% 115 1.41%
2008 6,547 79.64% 1,575 19.16% 99 1.20%
2004 5,193 76.94% 1,506 22.31% 50 0.74%
2000 3,358 68.74% 1,413 28.93% 114 2.33%
1996 2,054 52.52% 1,474 37.69% 383 9.79%
1992 1,822 44.40% 1,651 40.23% 631 15.38%
1988 2,074 63.35% 1,176 35.92% 24 0.73%
1984 1,855 60.66% 1,203 39.34% 0 0.00%
1980 1,271 41.08% 1,755 56.72% 68 2.20%
1976 776 28.97% 1,903 71.03% 0 0.00%
1972 1,432 77.20% 423 22.80% 0 0.00%
1968 345 14.26% 632 26.13% 1,442 59.61%
1964 1,064 52.94% 946 47.06% 0 0.00%
1960 255 19.88% 1,028 80.12% 0 0.00%
1956 210 16.44% 1,067 83.56% 0 0.00%
1952 286 18.64% 1,248 81.36% 0 0.00%
1948 72 15.25% 256 54.24% 144 30.51%
1944 133 15.20% 742 84.80% 0 0.00%
1940 209 20.13% 829 79.87% 0 0.00%
1936 149 14.03% 910 85.69% 3 0.28%
1932 33 3.10% 1,021 95.96% 10 0.94%
1928 238 25.00% 714 75.00% 0 0.00%
1924 41 4.07% 895 88.79% 72 7.14%
1920 280 17.98% 1,277 82.02% 0 0.00%
1916 65 6.94% 766 81.75% 106 11.31%
1912 34 3.70% 753 81.85% 133 14.46%
1908 230 21.34% 727 67.44% 121 11.22%
1904 92 9.49% 662 68.32% 215 22.19%
1900 168 17.48% 759 78.98% 34 3.54%
1896 724 42.34% 890 52.05% 96 5.61%
1892 649 31.40% 1,195 57.81% 223 10.79%
1888 514 32.35% 1,030 64.82% 45 2.83%
1884 684 42.96% 908 57.04% 0 0.00%
1880 733 40.65% 1,070 59.35% 0 0.00%



See also[]

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

References[]

  1. ^ "Census - Geography Profile: Pike County, Georgia". United States Census Bureau. https://data.census.gov/profile/Pike_County,_Georgia?g=0500000US13231. 
  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. 176. ISBN 0-915430-00-2. http://www.kenkrakow.com/gpn/p.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/13/13231.html. 
  11. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. https://www.census.gov. 
  12. ^ 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/DPDP1/0500000US13231. 
  13. ^ "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.CY07/0500000US13231. 
  14. ^ "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/DP02/0500000US13231. 
  15. ^ "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/DP03/0500000US13231. 
  16. ^ "Explore Census Data". https://data.census.gov/cedsci/table?g=0500000US13231&tid=DECENNIALPL2020.P2. 
  17. ^ "Pike County Schools". Pike County Schools. http://www.pike.k12.ga.us/. 
  18. ^ Leip, David. "Dave Leip's Atlas of U.S. Presidential Elections". http://uselectionatlas.org/RESULTS. 

Coordinates: 33°05′N 84°23′W / 33.09, -84.39


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