Barrow County is a county located in the north central portion of the U.S. state of Georgia. As of the 2020 census, the population was 83,505.[1] The county seat is Winder.[2] Barrow County is included in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell metropolitan statistical area.
Barrow County | |
|---|---|
 Barrow County Courthouse in Winder | |
 Seal  Logo | |
 Location within the U.S. state of Georgia | |
 Georgia's location within the U.S. | |
| Coordinates: 33°59′N 83°43′W / 33.99°N 83.71°W | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  Georgia |
| Founded | July 7, 1914 |
| Named for | David Crenshaw Barrow Jr. |
| Seat | Winder |
| Largest city | Winder |
| Area | |
| • Total | 163 sq mi (420 km2) |
| • Land | 160 sq mi (400 km2) |
| • Water | 2.6 sq mi (7 km2) 1.6% |
| Population (2020) | |
| • Total | 85,588 |
| • Density | 534.93/sq mi (110/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| Congressional district | 10th |
| Website | www |
History
editBarrow County was created from portions of Gwinnett, Jackson, and Walton counties when Georgia voters approved a constitutional amendment on November 3, 1914, making Barrow County the 149th Georgia county out of 159. Barrow County was named after David Crenshaw Barrow, Jr., a University of Georgia mathematics and engineering professor who was later Chancellor serving in that position from 1906 to 1925. Barrow died on January 11, 1929, in Athens and is buried in Oconee Hill Cemetery in Athens.[3]
Geography
editAccording to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 163 square miles (420 km2), of which 160 square miles (410 km2) is land and 2.6 square miles (6.7 km2) (1.6%) is water.[4] The entirety of Barrow County is located in the Upper Oconee River sub-basin of the Altamaha River basin.[5]
Adjacent counties
edit- Hall County – north
- Clarke County – east
- Jackson County – east
- Oconee County – southeast
- Walton County – south
- Gwinnett County – west
Communities
editCities
editTowns
editCensus-designated place
editOther unincorporated communities
editDemographics
edit| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1920 | 13,188 | — | |
| 1930 | 12,401 | −6.0% | |
| 1940 | 13,064 | 5.3% | |
| 1950 | 13,115 | 0.4% | |
| 1960 | 14,485 | 10.4% | |
| 1970 | 16,859 | 16.4% | |
| 1980 | 21,354 | 26.7% | |
| 1990 | 29,721 | 39.2% | |
| 2000 | 46,144 | 55.3% | |
| 2010 | 69,367 | 50.3% | |
| 2020 | 83,505 | 20.4% | |
| 2023 (est.) | 92,792 | [6] | 11.1% |
| U.S. Decennial Census[7] 1790-1880[8] 1890-1910[9] 1920-1930[10] 1930-1940[11] 1940-1950[12] 1960-1980[13] 1980-2000[14] 2010[15] 2020[16] | |||
| Race / Ethnicity | Pop 2000[17] | Pop 2010[15] | Pop 2020[16] | % 2000 | % 2010 | % 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| White alone (NH) | 38,543 | 51,736 | 55,582 | 83.53% | 74.58% | 66.56% |
| Black or African American alone (NH) | 4,456 | 7,769 | 10,141 | 9.66% | 11.20% | 12.14% |
| Native American or Alaska Native alone (NH) | 119 | 130 | 130 | 0.26% | 0.19% | 0.16% |
| Asian alone (NH) | 1,000 | 2,359 | 3,233 | 2.17% | 3.40% | 3.87% |
| Pacific Islander alone (NH) | 15 | 28 | 17 | 0.03% | 0.04% | 0.02% |
| Other race alone (NH) | 27 | 141 | 459 | 0.06% | 0.20% | 0.55% |
| Mixed race or Multiracial (NH) | 524 | 1,167 | 3,383 | 1.14% | 1.68% | 4.05% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1,460 | 6,037 | 10,560 | 3.16% | 8.70% | 12.65% |
| Total | 46,144 | 69,367 | 83,505 | 100.00% | 100.00% | 100.00% |
At the 2020 United States census, there were 83,505 people,[18] 27,765 households, and 20,948 families residing in the county. In 2010, there here were 69,367 people, 23,971 households, and 18,214 families living in the county.[19] The population density was 432.7 inhabitants per square mile (167.1/km2). There were 26,400 housing units at an average density of 164.7 per square mile (63.6/km2).[20]
In 2000, the racial makeup of the county was 84.84% White, 10.72% Black or African American, 0.30% Native American, 2.20% Asian, 0.04% Pacific Islander, 1.50% from other races, and 1.40% from two or more races. 3.16% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. Barrow County is considered a part of the Atlanta, GA combined statistical area despite its comparatively small population. In 2010, the racial and ethnic makeup of the county was 78.8% White, 11.4% Black or African American, 3.4% Asian, 0.3% American Indian, 0.1% Pacific islander, 3.7% from other races, and 2.3% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 8.7% of the population.[19] In terms of ancestry, 20.6% were American, 10.7% were Irish, 9.1% were German, and 8.5% were English.[21]
In 2010, the median income for a household in the county was $48,958 and the median income for a family was $55,415. Males had a median income of $42,869 versus $33,175 for females. The per capita income for the county was $20,882. About 9.4% of families and 12.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 16.0% of those under age 18 and 14.2% of those age 65 or over.[22]
Education
editWinder-Barrow Cluster:
- Winder-Barrow High School
- Richard B. Russell Middle School
- Winder-Barrow Middle School (1956-2013)
- Bear Creek Middle School (WBMS replacement)
- Holsenbeck Elementary School
- Bramlett Elementary School
- Statham Elementary School
- County Line Elementary
Apalachee Cluster:
- Apalachee High School
- Westside Middle School
- Haymon-Morris Middle School
- Auburn Elementary School
- Kennedy Elementary School
- Bethlehem Elementary School
- Yargo Elementary School
- Barrow Arts & Sciences Academy
Transportation
editMajor highways
edit
Interstate 85
U.S. Route 29- U.S. Route 29 Business
State Route 8
State Route 11
State Route 53
State Route 81
State Route 82
State Route 124
State Route 211
State Route 316
State Route 324
State Route 330
State Route 403 (unsigned designation for I-85)
Politics
edit| Year | Republican | Democratic | Third party | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No. | % | No. | % | No. | % | |
| 2020 | 26,804 | 70.64% | 10,453 | 27.55% | 689 | 1.82% |
| 2016 | 21,108 | 72.35% | 6,580 | 22.55% | 1,486 | 5.09% |
| 2012 | 18,725 | 74.10% | 6,028 | 23.85% | 517 | 2.05% |
| 2008 | 17,625 | 71.55% | 6,657 | 27.02% | 351 | 1.42% |
| 2004 | 13,520 | 76.17% | 4,095 | 23.07% | 135 | 0.76% |
| 2000 | 7,925 | 65.49% | 3,657 | 30.22% | 520 | 4.30% |
| 1996 | 5,342 | 51.65% | 3,928 | 37.98% | 1,072 | 10.37% |
| 1992 | 4,328 | 43.36% | 3,991 | 39.98% | 1,663 | 16.66% |
| 1988 | 4,738 | 65.64% | 2,442 | 33.83% | 38 | 0.53% |
| 1984 | 4,123 | 63.53% | 2,367 | 36.47% | 0 | 0.00% |
| 1980 | 2,284 | 36.20% | 3,876 | 61.44% | 149 | 2.36% |
| 1976 | 1,364 | 22.29% | 4,756 | 77.71% | 0 | 0.00% |
| 1972 | 3,423 | 79.79% | 867 | 20.21% | 0 | 0.00% |
| 1968 | 1,372 | 26.52% | 1,070 | 20.68% | 2,731 | 52.79% |
| 1964 | 2,316 | 50.42% | 2,277 | 49.58% | 0 | 0.00% |
| 1960 | 577 | 17.30% | 2,759 | 82.70% | 0 | 0.00% |
| 1956 | 442 | 16.32% | 2,266 | 83.68% | 0 | 0.00% |
| 1952 | 236 | 9.07% | 2,367 | 90.93% | 0 | 0.00% |
| 1948 | 155 | 7.55% | 1,554 | 75.69% | 344 | 16.76% |
| 1944 | 257 | 14.52% | 1,513 | 85.48% | 0 | 0.00% |
| 1940 | 219 | 11.91% | 1,615 | 87.82% | 5 | 0.27% |
| 1936 | 172 | 12.69% | 1,181 | 87.16% | 2 | 0.15% |
| 1932 | 23 | 2.01% | 1,111 | 97.03% | 11 | 0.96% |
| 1928 | 684 | 58.81% | 479 | 41.19% | 0 | 0.00% |
| 1924 | 88 | 11.55% | 501 | 65.75% | 173 | 22.70% |
| 1920 | 412 | 36.05% | 731 | 63.95% | 0 | 0.00% |
| 1916 | 102 | 10.60% | 712 | 74.01% | 148 | 15.38% |
See also
edit
References
edit- ^ "State & County QuickFacts". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on July 3, 2011. Retrieved June 18, 2014.
- ^ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Archived from the original on July 12, 2012. Retrieved June 7, 2011.
- ^ "Barrow County Georgia History". barrowga.org. Retrieved March 11, 2022.
- ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
- ^ "Georgia Soil and Water Conservation Commission Interactive Mapping Experience". Georgia Soil and Water Conservation Commission. Archived from the original on October 3, 2018. Retrieved November 18, 2015.
- ^ "Annual Estimates of the Resident Population for Counties: April 1, 2020 to July 1, 2023". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 31, 2024.
- ^ "Decennial Census of Population and Housing by Decade". United States Census Bureau.
- ^ "1880 Census Population by Counties 1790-1800" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. 1880.
- ^ "1910 Census of Population - Georgia" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. 1910.
- ^ "1930 Census of Population - Georgia" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. 1930.
- ^ "1940 Census of Population - Georgia" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. 1940.
- ^ "1950 Census of Population - Georgia -" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. 1950.
- ^ "1980 Census of Population - Number of Inhabitants - Georgia" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. 1980.
- ^ "2000 Census of Population - Population and Housing Unit Counts - Georgia" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. 2000.
- ^ a b "P2: Hispanic or Latino, and Not Hispanic or Latino by Race – 2010: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) – Barrow County, Georgia". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 26, 2024.
- ^ a b "P2: Hispanic or Latino, and Not Hispanic or Latino by Race – 2020: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) - Barrow County, Georgia". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 26, 2024.
- ^ "P004 HISPANIC OR LATINO, AND NOT HISPANIC OR LATINO BY RACE – 2000: DEC Summary File 1 – Barrow County, Georgia". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 26, 2024.
- ^ "Barrow County Quickfacts | CENSUS.gov". March 11, 2022.
- ^ a b "DP-1 Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics: 2010 Demographic Profile Data". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on February 13, 2020. Retrieved December 27, 2015.
- ^ "Population, Housing Units, Area, and Density: 2010 - County". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on February 13, 2020. Retrieved December 27, 2015.
- ^ "DP02 SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS IN THE UNITED STATES – 2006-2010 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on February 13, 2020. Retrieved December 27, 2015.
- ^ "DP03 SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS – 2006-2010 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on February 13, 2020. Retrieved December 27, 2015.
- ^ Leip, David. "Dave Leip's Atlas of U.S. Presidential Elections". uselectionatlas.org. Retrieved March 18, 2018.
External links
edit- Georgia Encyclopedia - Barrow County entry Archived February 28, 2006, at the Wayback Machine
- Barrow County Georgia website
- Barrow County Chamber of Commerce
- Barrow County News
- Barrow County historical marker
- Bethabra Baptist Church historical marker