Douglas County, Georgia
Douglas County, Georgia | |
|---|---|
County | |
 Location in the state of Georgia | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Georgia |
| Founded | October 17, 1870 |
| County seat | Douglasville |
| Area | |
| • Total | 201 sq mi (520 km2) |
| • Land | 200 sq mi (500 km2) |
| • Water | 1 sq mi (3 km2) |
| Population (2020) | |
| • Total | 144,237 |
| • Density | 720/sq mi (280/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
Douglas County is a county located in the north-central part of the U.S. state of Georgia. As of the 2020 census, the population was 144,237. The county seat is Douglasville.
History[edit | edit source]
Douglas County was created on October 17, 1870, from parts of Campbell and Carroll counties. It was named after Stephen A. Douglas, an American politician from Illinois who was the Democratic Party nominee for president in 1860.
Geography[edit | edit source]
According to the United States Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 201 square miles (520 km²), of which 200 square miles (520 km²) is land and 1.0 square mile (2.6 km²) (0.5%) is water.
Adjacent counties[edit | edit source]
- Cobb County - northeast
- Fulton County - east
- Carroll County - west
- Paulding County - northwest
Demographics[edit | edit source]
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 144,237 people, 50,237 households, and 35,237 families residing in the county. The population density was 721 people per square mile (278/km²).
Education[edit | edit source]
Douglas County is served by the Douglas County School District, which operates a number of elementary, middle, and high schools in the area. The county is also home to several private schools and higher education institutions.
Economy[edit | edit source]
The economy of Douglas County is diverse, with sectors including retail, manufacturing, and healthcare. The county's proximity to Atlanta provides residents with access to a larger metropolitan job market.
Transportation[edit | edit source]
Douglas County is served by several major highways, including Interstate 20, which runs east-west through the county. Public transportation is provided by the Douglas County Rideshare program, offering vanpool and carpool services.
Parks and Recreation[edit | edit source]
Douglas County offers a variety of parks and recreational facilities, including Sweetwater Creek State Park, which provides opportunities for hiking, fishing, and picnicking.
Notable People[edit | edit source]
- Carroll O'Connor, actor known for his role as Archie Bunker in "All in the Family," was a resident of Douglas County.
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