Carroll County, Georgia

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Carroll County, Georgia
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Name Carroll County, Georgia
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Total 119,148
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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.

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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.

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Major highways in Carroll County include:

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