Calhoun County, Georgia

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Calhoun County, Georgia
County
Location in the state of Georgia
Location in the state of Georgia
CountryUnited States
StateGeorgia
FoundedFebruary 20, 1854
County seatMorgan
Area
 • Total284 sq mi (740 km2)
 • Land280 sq mi (700 km2)
 • Water4 sq mi (10 km2)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total5,573
 • Density20/sq mi (7.6/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (Eastern)


Calhoun County is a county located in the southwestern part of the U.S. state of Georgia. As of the 2020 census, the population was 5,573. The county seat is Morgan.

History[edit | edit source]

Calhoun County was created on February 20, 1854, from parts of Baker and Early counties. It was named after John C. Calhoun, a prominent U.S. statesman and Vice President.

Geography[edit | edit source]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 284 square miles (740 km²), of which 280 square miles (730 km²) is land and 4.0 square miles (10 km²) (1.4%) is water.

Adjacent counties[edit | edit source]

Demographics[edit | edit source]

As of the 2020 United States census, there were 5,573 people, 2,123 households, and 1,345 families residing in the county. The population density was 20 people per square mile (7.7/km²).

Economy[edit | edit source]

The economy of Calhoun County is primarily based on agriculture, with peanuts, cotton, and corn being the main crops. The county also has a small manufacturing sector.

Education[edit | edit source]

Calhoun County is served by the Calhoun County School District, which includes Calhoun County Elementary School and Calhoun County Middle/High School.

Communities[edit | edit source]

Notable People[edit | edit source]

  • Walter F. George, a U.S. Senator from Georgia, was born in Preston, Georgia, but spent much of his life in Calhoun County.

See also[edit | edit source]

References[edit | edit source]

External links[edit | edit source]

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Contributors: Prab R. Tumpati, MD