Richmond County, Georgia

Richmond County is a county located in the U.S. state of Georgia. As of the 2010 census, the population was 200,549.[2] It is one of the original counties of Georgia, created February 5, 1777.

Richmond County
Augusta-Richmond County Municipal Building
Augusta-Richmond County Municipal Building
Map of Georgia highlighting Richmond County
Location within the U.S. state of Georgia
Map of the United States highlighting Georgia
Georgia's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 33°22′N 82°04′W
Country United States
State Georgia
FoundedFebruary 5, 1777[1]
Named forCharles Lennox, 3rd Duke of Richmond
SeatAugusta
Largest cityAugusta
Area
  Total329 sq mi (850 km2)
  Land324 sq mi (840 km2)
  Water4.3 sq mi (11 km2)  1.3%%
Population
  Estimate 
(2018)
201,554
  Density618/sq mi (239/km2)
Time zoneUTC−5 (Eastern)
  Summer (DST)UTC−4 (EDT)
Congressional district12th
Websitewww.augustaga.gov

References

  1. "Richmond County". New Georgia Encyclopedia. Archived from the original on 2012-10-12. Retrieved 2020-05-21.
  2. "State & County QuickFacts". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on July 17, 2011. Retrieved June 25, 2014.
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