Morgan County, Georgia

Morgan County is a county located in the north central Piedmont region and the lake country region of the U.S. state of Georgia. As of the 2020 census, the population was 20,097.[1] The county seat is Madison.[2]

Morgan County
County
Morgan County Courthouse in Madison
Morgan County Courthouse in Madison
Map of Georgia highlighting Morgan 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°35′N 83°29′W
Country United States
State Georgia
FoundedDecember 10, 1807 (1807-12-10)
SeatMadison
Largest cityMadison
Area
 • Total361 sq mi (930 km2)
 • Land345 sq mi (890 km2)
 • Water16 sq mi (40 km2)  4.4%
Population
 (2020)
 • Total20,097
 • Density58/sq mi (22/km2)
Time zoneUTC−5 (Eastern)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−4 (EDT)
Congressional district10th

Since the early 21st century, the county has had a housing boom. It has proximity to Lake Oconee, a recreation site, as well as to major employment centers such as Atlanta, Athens, Augusta and Macon.

History

Morgan County was created on December 10, 1807. It was named for renowned Revolutionary War commander Daniel Morgan. During the American Civil War, the county provided the Panola Guards, which was a part of Cobb's Legion.

Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 355 square miles (920 km2), of which 347 square miles (900 km2) is land and 7.3 square miles (19 km2) (2.1%) is water.[3] The entirety of Morgan County is located in the Upper Oconee River sub-basin of the Altamaha River basin.[4]

Major highways

Adjacent counties

National protected area

Communities

Cities

Town
  • Buckhead

Unincorporated communities
  • Apalachee
  • Godfrey (ghost town)
  • Pennington

Demographics
Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
18108,369—
182013,52061.5%
183012,046−10.9%
18409,121−24.3%
185010,74417.8%
18609,997−7.0%
187010,6967.0%
188014,03231.2%
189016,04114.3%
190015,813−1.4%
191019,71724.7%
192020,1432.2%
193012,488−38.0%
194012,7131.8%
195011,899−6.4%
196010,280−13.6%
19709,904−3.7%
198011,57216.8%
199012,88311.3%
200015,45720.0%
201017,86815.6%
202020,09712.5%
2023 (est.)21,460[5]6.8%
U.S. Decennial Census[6]
1790-1880[7] 1890-1910[8]
1920-1930[9] 1930-1940[10]
1940-1950[11] 1960-1980[12]
1980-2000[13] 2010[14]
Morgan County racial composition as of 2020[15]
Race Num. Perc.
White 14,487 72.09%
Black or African American 4,105 20.43%
Native American 42 0.21%
Asian 122 0.61%
Pacific Islander 1 0.0%
Other/Mixed 628 3.12%
Hispanic or Latino 712 3.54%

As of the 2020 United States census, there were 20,097 people, 6,942 households, and 5,250 families residing in the county.

Politics
United States presidential election results for Morgan County, Georgia[16]
Year Republican Democratic Third party
No. %No. %No. %
2020 8,231 70.29% 3,353 28.63% 126 1.08%
2016 6,559 69.22% 2,663 28.11% 253 2.67%
2012 6,186 68.42% 2,753 30.45% 102 1.13%
2008 5,987 65.32% 3,091 33.73% 87 0.95%
2004 4,902 67.64% 2,304 31.79% 41 0.57%
2000 3,524 59.71% 2,238 37.92% 140 2.37%
1996 2,118 45.92% 2,111 45.77% 383 8.30%
1992 1,797 40.34% 2,057 46.17% 601 13.49%
1988 2,108 58.10% 1,508 41.57% 12 0.33%
1984 2,301 57.31% 1,714 42.69% 0 0.00%
1980 1,323 36.04% 2,276 62.00% 72 1.96%
1976 904 28.45% 2,274 71.55% 0 0.00%
1972 2,007 75.03% 668 24.97% 0 0.00%
1968 616 20.67% 973 32.65% 1,391 46.68%
1964 1,485 47.31% 1,654 52.69% 0 0.00%
1960 373 20.04% 1,488 79.96% 0 0.00%
1956 246 14.15% 1,492 85.85% 0 0.00%
1952 247 13.03% 1,649 86.97% 0 0.00%
1948 115 8.18% 1,147 81.58% 144 10.24%
1944 51 4.18% 1,166 95.50% 4 0.33%
1940 24 4.72% 484 95.28% 0 0.00%
1936 37 3.17% 1,130 96.66% 2 0.17%
1932 74 7.36% 923 91.75% 9 0.89%
1928 208 20.57% 803 79.43% 0 0.00%
1924 126 16.41% 598 77.86% 44 5.73%
1920 176 28.12% 450 71.88% 0 0.00%
1916 58 7.63% 643 84.61% 59 7.76%
1912 37 6.19% 537 89.80% 24 4.01%

See also

References
  1. "Census - Geography Profile: Morgan County, Georgia". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved December 27, 2022.
  2. "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved June 7, 2011.
  3. "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
  4. "Georgia Soil and Water Conservation Commission Interactive Mapping Experience". Georgia Soil and Water Conservation Commission. Retrieved November 19, 2015.
  5. "Annual Estimates of the Resident Population for Counties: April 1, 2020 to July 1, 2023". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 31, 2024.
  6. "Decennial Census of Population and Housing by Decades". United States Census Bureau.
  7. "1880 Census Population by Counties 1790-1800" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. 1880.
  8. "1910 Census of Population - Georgia" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. 1910.
  9. "1930 Census of Population - Georgia" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. 1930.
  10. "1940 Census of Population - Georgia" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. 1940.
  11. "1950 Census of Population - Georgia -" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. 1950.
  12. "1980 Census of Population - Number of Inhabitants - Georgia" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. 1980.
  13. "2000 Census of Population - Population and Housing Unit Counts - Georgia" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. 2000.
  14. "State & County QuickFacts". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved September 9, 2021.
  15. "Explore Census Data". data.census.gov. Retrieved December 9, 2021.
  16. Leip, David. "Dave Leip's Atlas of U.S. Presidential Elections". uselectionatlas.org. Retrieved March 22, 2018.

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