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Treutlen County, Georgia
TREUTLEN COUNTY COURTHOUSE
Treutlen County Courthouse in Soperton
Map of Georgia highlighting Treutlen County
Location in the state of Georgia (U.S. state)
Map of the U.S
Georgia's location in the U.S.
Founded November 5, 1918; 106 years ago (1918)
Named for John A. Treutlen
Seat Soperton
Largest city Soperton
Area
 - Total
 - Land
 - Water

202 sq mi (523 km²)
199 sq mi (515 km²)
3.0 sq mi (8 km²), 1.5%
Population
 - (2020)
 - Density

6,406
32/sq mi (12/km²)
Congressional district 12th
Time zone Eastern: UTC-5/-4

Treutlen 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 6,406.[1] The county seat is Soperton.[2] It is host to the Million Pines Arts and Crafts Festival which occurs during the first weekend in November.

History[]

The state constitutional amendment to create the county was proposed by the Georgia General Assembly on August 21, 1917, and ratified November 5, 1918. The county is named for John A. Treutlen,[3] Georgia's first state governor following adoption of the state Constitution of 1777.

Geography[]

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 202 square miles (520 km2), of which 199 square miles (520 km2) is land and 3.0 square miles (7.8 km2) (1.5%) is water.[4]

The western portion of Treutlen County, west of Soperton, is located in the Lower Oconee River sub-basin of the Altamaha River basin. The eastern portion of the county is located in the Ohoopee River sub-basin of the larger Altamaha River basin.[5]

Major highways[]

  • I-16 Interstate 16
  • US 221 U.S. Route 221
  • Georgia 15 State Route 15
  • Georgia 29 State Route 29
  • Georgia 46 State Route 46
  • Georgia 56 State Route 56
  • Georgia 78 State Route 78
  • Georgia 86 State Route 86
  • Georgia 171 State Route 171
  • Georgia 199 State Route 199
  • Georgia 199 Spur State Route 199 Spur
  • Georgia 227 State Route 227
  • Georgia 297 State Route 297
  • Georgia 298 State Route 298
  • Georgia 404 State Route 404 (unsigned designation for I-16)

Adjacent counties[]

Demographics[]

Historical populations
Census Pop.
1920 7,664
1930 7,488 −2.3%
1940 7,632 1.9%
1950 6,522 −14.5%
1960 5,874 −9.9%
1970 5,647 −3.9%
1980 6,087 7.8%
1990 5,994 −1.5%
2000 6,854 14.3%
2010 6,885 0.5%
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 6,854 people, 2,531 households, and 1,824 families living in the county. The population density was 34 people per square mile (13/km2). There were 2,865 housing units at an average density of 14 per square mile (6/km2). The racial makeup of the county was 65.67% White, 33.10% Black or African American, 0.06% Native American, 0.26% Asian, 0.32% from other races, and 0.58% from two or more races. 1.15% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 2,531 households, out of which 33.20% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.20% were married couples living together, 17.30% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.90% were non-families. 25.30% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.00% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.55 and the average family size was 3.05.

In the county, the population was spread out, with 26.00% under the age of 18, 11.90% from 18 to 24, 27.20% from 25 to 44, 21.70% from 45 to 64, and 13.20% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females there were 98.70 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 97.10 males.

The median income for a household in the county was $24,644, and the median income for a family was $32,762. Males had a median income of $26,476 versus $20,286 for females. The per capita income for the county was $13,122. About 20.80% of families and 26.30% of the population were below the poverty line, including 31.80% of those under age 18 and 33.00% of those age 65 or over.

2010 census[]

As of the 2010 United States Census, there were 6,885 people, 2,543 households, and 1,770 families living in the county.[12] The population density was 34.5 inhabitants per square mile (13.3 /km2). There were 2,992 housing units at an average density of 15.0 per square mile (5.8 /km2).[13] The racial makeup of the county was 65.2% white, 32.6% black or African American, 0.2% Asian, 0.2% American Indian, 0.8% from other races, and 1.0% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 1.5% of the population.[12] In terms of ancestry, 22.3% were English, 14.3% were American, and 8.2% were Irish.[14]

Of the 2,543 households, 36.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.4% were married couples living together, 18.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 30.4% were non-families, and 27.1% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.53 and the average family size was 3.07. The median age was 36.8 years.[12]

The median income for a household in the county was $36,467 and the median income for a family was $48,110. Males had a median income of $32,500 versus $23,807 for females. The per capita income for the county was $16,710. About 23.2% of families and 24.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 35.1% of those under age 18 and 13.1% of those age 65 or over.[15]

2020 census[]

Treutlen County racial composition[16]
Race Num. Perc.
White (non-Hispanic) 4,065 63.46%
Black or African American (non-Hispanic) 1,999 31.21%
Native American 19 0.3%
Asian 7 0.11%
Other/Mixed 146 2.28%
Hispanic or Latino 170 2.65%

As of the 2020 United States census, there were 6,406 people, 2,490 households, and 1,654 families residing in the county.

Politics[]

United States presidential election results for Treutlen County, Georgia[17]
Year Republican Democratic Third party
No.  % No.  % No.  %
2020 2,101 68.28% 952 30.94% 24 0.78%
2016 1,809 66.93% 862 31.89% 32 1.18%
2012 1,652 60.05% 1,074 39.04% 25 0.91%
2008 1,826 61.65% 1,112 37.54% 24 0.81%
2004 1,691 61.22% 1,052 38.09% 19 0.69%
2000 1,062 54.10% 879 44.78% 22 1.12%
1996 723 41.10% 912 51.85% 124 7.05%
1992 898 38.31% 1,116 47.61% 330 14.08%
1988 970 57.19% 726 42.81% 0 0.00%
1984 1,086 56.30% 843 43.70% 0 0.00%
1980 668 33.33% 1,307 65.22% 29 1.45%
1976 465 22.88% 1,567 77.12% 0 0.00%
1972 1,346 86.50% 210 13.50% 0 0.00%
1968 474 25.00% 341 17.99% 1,081 57.01%
1964 722 35.15% 1,331 64.80% 1 0.05%
1960 216 18.90% 927 81.10% 0 0.00%
1956 117 10.86% 960 89.14% 0 0.00%
1952 101 6.66% 1,416 93.34% 0 0.00%
1948 26 3.86% 413 61.37% 234 34.77%
1944 34 3.67% 893 96.33% 0 0.00%
1940 38 3.11% 1,184 96.89% 0 0.00%
1936 23 2.46% 912 97.44% 1 0.11%
1932 36 4.07% 849 95.93% 0 0.00%
1928 64 14.04% 392 85.96% 0 0.00%
1924 27 10.71% 222 88.10% 3 1.19%
1920 107 28.92% 263 71.08% 0 0.00%



Communities[]

  • Lothair
  • Soperton (county seat)

See also[]

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

References[]

  1. ^ "Census - Geography Profile: Treutlen County, Georgia". United States Census Bureau. https://data.census.gov/profile/Treutlen_County,_Georgia?g=0500000US13283. 
  2. ^ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. http://www.naco.org/Counties/Pages/FindACounty.aspx. 
  3. ^ Hellmann, Paul T. (May 13, 2013). Historical Gazetteer of the United States. Routledge. pp. 246. ISBN 978-1135948597. https://books.google.com/books?id=REtEXQNWq6MC&pg=PA246. 
  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/13/13283.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/DPDP1/0500000US13283. 
  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.CY07/0500000US13283. 
  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/DP02/0500000US13283. 
  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/DP03/0500000US13283. 
  16. ^ "Explore Census Data". https://data.census.gov/cedsci/table?g=0500000US13283&tid=DECENNIALPL2020.P2. 
  17. ^ Leip, David. "Dave Leip's Atlas of U.S. Presidential Elections". http://uselectionatlas.org/RESULTS. 

Coordinates: 32°24′N 82°34′W / 32.40, -82.57


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