Berrien County, Georgia
Berrien County, Georgia
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County | |
| Location in the state of Georgia Location in the state of Georgia | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Georgia |
| Founded | February 25, 1856 |
| County seat | Nashville |
| Area | |
| • Total | 458 sq mi (1,190 km2) |
| • Land | 452 sq mi (1,170 km2) |
| • Water | 6 sq mi (20 km2) |
| Population (2020) | |
| • Total | 18,160 |
| • Density | 40/sq mi (15/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (Eastern) |
Berrien County is a county located in the south-central part of the U.S. state of Georgia. As of the 2020 census, the population was 18,160. The county seat is Nashville.
History[edit | edit source]
Berrien County was created on February 25, 1856, from portions of Coffee, Irwin, and Lowndes counties. It was named after John M. Berrien, a judge and United States Senator from Georgia.
Geography[edit | edit source]
According to the United States Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 458 square miles (1,190 km²), of which 452 square miles (1,170 km²) is land and 6.0 square miles (16 km²) (1.3%) is water.
Adjacent counties[edit | edit source]
- Irwin County (north)
- Coffee County (northeast)
- Atkinson County (east)
- Lanier County (south)
- Lowndes County (southwest)
- Cook County (west)
Demographics[edit | edit source]
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 18,160 people, 6,800 households, and 4,800 families residing in the county. The population density was 40 people per square mile (15/km²).
Economy[edit | edit source]
The economy of Berrien County is primarily based on agriculture, with major crops including cotton, peanuts, and tobacco. The county also has a growing manufacturing sector.
Education[edit | edit source]
Berrien County is served by the Berrien County School District, which includes several elementary schools, a middle school, and Berrien High School.
Communities[edit | edit source]
Notable People[edit | edit source]
- Ray Charles, legendary musician, was born in Albany, Georgia, but spent part of his early life in Berrien County.
See also[edit | edit source]
References[edit | edit source]
External links[edit | edit source]
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