Carroll County, Georgia
Carroll County, Georgia | |
|---|---|
County | |
 Location in the state of Georgia | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Georgia |
| Founded | 1826 |
| County seat | Carrollton |
| Area | |
| • Total | 504 sq mi (1,310 km2) |
| • Land | 499 sq mi (1,290 km2) |
| • Water | 5 sq mi (10 km2) |
| Population (2020) | |
| • Total | 119,148 |
| • Density | 240/sq mi (91/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (Eastern) |
Carroll County is a county located in the northwestern part of the U.S. state of Georgia. As of the 2020 census, the population was 119,148. The county seat is Carrollton.
History[edit | edit source]
Carroll County was established by an act of the Georgia General Assembly on December 11, 1826. It was named in honor of Charles Carroll of Carrollton, the last surviving signer of the Declaration of Independence.
Geography[edit | edit source]
According to the United States Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 504 square miles (1,310 km²), of which 499 square miles (1,290 km²) is land and 5.0 square miles (13 km²) (1.0%) is water.
Adjacent counties[edit | edit source]
- Haralson County - north
- Paulding County - northeast
- Douglas County - east
- Fulton County - southeast
- Coweta County - south
- Heard County - southwest
- Randolph County, Alabama - west
- Cleburne County, Alabama - northwest
Demographics[edit | edit source]
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 119,148 people, 42,000 households, and 28,000 families residing in the county. The population density was 238 people per square mile (92/km²).
Education[edit | edit source]
Carroll County is served by the Carroll County School District and the Carrollton City School District. Higher education institutions include the University of West Georgia, located in Carrollton.
Economy[edit | edit source]
The economy of Carroll County is diverse, with sectors including manufacturing, education, healthcare, and retail. The presence of the University of West Georgia contributes significantly to the local economy.
Transportation[edit | edit source]
Major highways in Carroll County include:
Communities[edit | edit source]
- Carrollton (county seat)
- Villa Rica
- Temple
- Bowdon
- Whitesburg
Notable People[edit | edit source]
- Tanner Health System, a regional healthcare provider, is headquartered in Carrollton.
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External links[edit | edit source]
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