Calhoun County, Georgia
Calhoun County, Georgia | |
|---|---|
County | |
 Location in the state of Georgia | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Georgia |
| Founded | February 20, 1854 |
| County seat | Morgan |
| Area | |
| • Total | 284 sq mi (740 km2) |
| • Land | 280 sq mi (700 km2) |
| • Water | 4 sq mi (10 km2) |
| Population (2020) | |
| • Total | 5,573 |
| • Density | 20/sq mi (7.6/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-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]
- Terrell County (north)
- Dougherty County (northeast)
- Baker County (east)
- Early County (south)
- Clay County (west)
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.
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