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Toombs County, Georgia
Toombs County Courthouse
Toombs County Courthouse in Lyons
Map of Georgia highlighting Toombs County
Location in the state of Georgia (U.S. state)
Map of the U.S
Georgia's location in the U.S.
Founded August 18, 1905; 119 years ago (1905)
Named for Robert Toombs
Seat Lyons
Largest city Vidalia
Area
 - Total
 - Land
 - Water

371 sq mi (961 km²)
364 sq mi (943 km²)
7.0 sq mi (18 km²), 1.9%
Population
 - (2020)
 - Density

27,030
75/sq mi (29/km²)
Congressional district 12th
Time zone Eastern: UTC-5/-4
Website www.toombscountyga.gov/

Toombs County is a county located in the east central portion of the U.S. state of Georgia. As of the 2020 census, the population was 27,030.[1] The county seat is Lyons[2] and the largest city is Vidalia. The county was created on August 18, 1905.

Toombs County is part of the Vidalia, Georgia Micropolitan Statistical Area.

History[]

Toombs County was founded as the 144th county in Georgia by the State Legislature on August 18, 1905 and organized on October 9 of that year. The county was originally formed from portions of Tattnall and Montgomery Counties; a small piece of Emanuel County was added in 1907 to give Toombs County its present-day boundaries.

The County is named for Robert Toombs, United States representative and senator.[3] During the Civil War, Toombs also served in the Confederate Provisional Congress, as Secretary of State of the Confederate States, and a brigadier general in the Confederate Army.

Government[]

Toombs County is governed by a five-member Board of Commissioners, headed by David Sikes, the Chairman. It is also governed by Alvie Kight Jr., who has been Sheriff since 1997.

Politics[]

United States presidential election results for Toombs County, Georgia[4]
Year Republican Democratic Third party
No.  % No.  % No.  %
2020 7,873 72.14% 2,938 26.92% 103 0.94%
2016 6,615 72.39% 2,338 25.59% 185 2.02%
2012 6,524 69.72% 2,746 29.35% 87 0.93%
2008 6,658 68.61% 2,964 30.54% 82 0.85%
2004 6,196 70.25% 2,567 29.10% 57 0.65%
2000 4,487 62.23% 2,643 36.66% 80 1.11%
1996 3,646 51.81% 2,763 39.26% 628 8.92%
1992 3,609 48.18% 2,648 35.35% 1,233 16.46%
1988 4,433 78.89% 1,152 20.50% 34 0.61%
1984 4,470 65.21% 2,385 34.79% 0 0.00%
1980 2,835 45.75% 3,255 52.53% 107 1.73%
1976 2,126 34.44% 4,047 65.56% 0 0.00%
1972 4,080 85.80% 675 14.20% 0 0.00%
1968 1,397 24.52% 896 15.72% 3,405 59.76%
1964 3,543 67.77% 1,685 32.23% 0 0.00%
1960 1,038 31.97% 2,209 68.03% 0 0.00%
1956 565 19.07% 2,397 80.93% 0 0.00%
1952 723 21.49% 2,641 78.51% 0 0.00%
1948 193 9.57% 1,161 57.59% 662 32.84%
1944 237 11.49% 1,825 88.51% 0 0.00%
1940 134 11.21% 1,061 88.79% 0 0.00%
1936 78 7.20% 1,001 92.43% 4 0.37%
1932 54 2.79% 1,868 96.49% 14 0.72%
1928 551 47.26% 615 52.74% 0 0.00%
1924 32 8.47% 314 83.07% 32 8.47%
1920 246 38.26% 397 61.74% 0 0.00%
1916 33 6.07% 425 78.13% 86 15.81%
1912 20 4.73% 327 77.30% 76 17.97%
1908 200 34.31% 282 48.37% 101 17.32%



Geography[]

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 371 square miles (960 km2), of which 364 square miles (940 km2) is land and 7.0 square miles (18 km2) (1.9%) is water.[5]

The southern half of Toombs County, from south of Vidalia southeast to State Route 147, is located in the Altamaha River sub-basin of the larger river basin by the same name. The northern half of the county, centered on Lyons, is located in the Ohoopee River sub-basin of the Altamaha River basin.[6]

Major highways[]

  • US 1 U.S. Route 1
  • US 280 U.S. Route 280
  • Georgia 4 State Route 4
  • Georgia 15 State Route 15
  • Georgia 29 State Route 29
  • Georgia 30 State Route 30
  • Georgia 56 State Route 56
  • Georgia 86 State Route 86
  • Georgia 130 State Route 130
  • Georgia 147 State Route 147
  • Georgia 152 State Route 152
  • Georgia 178 State Route 178
  • Georgia 292 State Route 292
  • Georgia 297 State Route 297
  • Georgia 298 State Route 298

Adjacent counties[]

Demographics[]

Historical populations
Census Pop.
1910 11,206
1920 13,897 24.0%
1930 17,165 23.5%
1940 16,952 −1.2%
1950 17,382 2.5%
1960 16,837 −3.1%
1970 19,151 13.7%
1980 22,592 18.0%
1990 24,072 6.6%
2000 26,067 8.3%
2010 27,223 4.4%
U.S. Decennial Census[7]
1790-1960[8] 1900-1990[9]
1990-2000[10] 2010-2013[1]

2000 census[]

As of the census[11] of 2000, there were 26,067 people, 9,877 households, and 6,825 families living in the county. The population density was 71 inhabitants per square mile (27 /km2). There were 11,371 housing units at an average density of 31 per square mile (12/km2). The racial makeup of the county was 69.16% White, 24.15% Black or African American, 0.21% Native American, 0.47% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 5.34% from other races, and 0.66% from two or more races. 8.86% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 9,877 households, out of which 34.70% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.70% were married couples living together, 15.60% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.90% were non-families. 27.00% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.60% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.59 and the average family size was 3.13.

In the county, the population was spread out, with 28.60% under the age of 18, 9.20% from 18 to 24, 27.80% from 25 to 44, 22.30% from 45 to 64, and 12.20% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females, there were 91.30 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 88.30 males.

The median income for a household in the county was $26,811, and the median income for a family was $34,478. Males had a median income of $26,988 versus $18,051 for females. The per capita income for the county was $14,252. About 17.80% of families and 23.90% of the population were below the poverty line, including 33.80% of those under age 18 and 18.30% of those age 65 or over.

2010 census[]

As of the 2010 United States Census, there were 27,223 people, 10,375 households, and 7,109 families living in the county.[12] The population density was 74.8 inhabitants per square mile (28.9 /km2). There were 12,144 housing units at an average density of 33.4 per square mile (12.9 /km2).[13] The racial makeup of the county was 65.1% white, 24.9% black or African American, 0.7% Asian, 0.3% American Indian, 0.1% Pacific islander, 7.4% from other races, and 1.5% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 11.2% of the population.[12] In terms of ancestry, 17.6% were English, 11.9% were American, and 5.9% were Irish.[14]

Of the 10,375 households, 37.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.3% were married couples living together, 18.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 31.5% were non-families, and 27.2% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.59 and the average family size was 3.14. The median age was 36.0 years.[12]

The median income for a household in the county was $31,635 and the median income for a family was $44,266. Males had a median income of $35,335 versus $26,893 for females. The per capita income for the county was $17,974. About 20.3% of families and 25.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 34.7% of those under age 18 and 21.7% of those age 65 or over.[15]

2020 census[]

Toombs County racial composition[16]
Race Num. Perc.
White (non-Hispanic) 16,007 59.22%
Black or African American (non-Hispanic) 6,980 25.82%
Native American 31 0.11%
Asian 207 0.77%
Pacific Islander 6 0.02%
Other/Mixed 755 2.79%
Hispanic or Latino 3,044 11.26%

As of the 2020 United States census, there were 27,030 people, 10,030 households, and 6,537 families residing in the county.

Cities and communities[]

  • Lyons
  • Santa Claus
  • Vidalia

Notable people[]

  • Mel Blount (football hall of famer and founder of Mel Blount Youth Home)
  • Nick Eason (former NFL player and current NFL assistant defensive line coach)
  • Craig Campbell (country music singer)
  • Fred Stokes (former pro football player)
  • Travares Tillman (professional football player)
  • Don Collins (former professional baseball player)
  • Paul Claxton (PGA tour professional golfer)
  • Wally Moses (former professional baseball player)
  • Algur H. Meadows (oilman, businessman)
  • Iris Blitch (politician)
  • Carl Simpson (former professional baseball player)
  • Don Harris (journalist killed during Jonestown Massacre)
  • Ben Utt (professional football player)
  • Paul Anderson (strongest man)

See also[]

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

References[]

  1. ^ a b "State & County QuickFacts". United States Census Bureau. http://quickfacts.census.gov/qfd/states/13/13279.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. 228. ISBN 0-915430-00-2. http://www.kenkrakow.com/gpn/t.pdf. 
  4. ^ Leip, David. "Dave Leip's Atlas of U.S. Presidential Elections". http://uselectionatlas.org/RESULTS. 
  5. ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. https://www.census.gov/geographies/reference-files/time-series/geo/gazetteer-files.html. 
  6. ^ "Georgia Soil and Water Conservation Commission Interactive Mapping Experience". Georgia Soil and Water Conservation Commission. http://www.gaswcc.org/maps/. 
  7. ^ "U.S. Decennial Census". United States Census Bureau. https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census.html. 
  8. ^ "Historical Census Browser". University of Virginia Library. http://mapserver.lib.virginia.edu. 
  9. ^ "Population of Counties by Decennial Census: 1900 to 1990". United States Census Bureau. https://www.census.gov/population/cencounts/ga190090.txt. 
  10. ^ "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. 
  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/DPDP1/0500000US13279. 
  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.CY07/0500000US13279. 
  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/DP02/0500000US13279. 
  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/DP03/0500000US13279. 
  16. ^ "Explore Census Data". https://data.census.gov/cedsci/table?g=0500000US13279&tid=DECENNIALPL2020.P2. 

External links[]

Coordinates: 32°07′N 82°20′W / 32.12, -82.34


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