Barrow County, Georgia

Barrow County is a county located in the north central portion of the U.S. state of Georgia. As of the 2010 census, the population was 69,367.[1] The county seat is Winder.[2]

Barrow County
U.S. county
Location within the U.S. state of Georgia
Georgia's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 33°59′N 83°43′W
Country United States
State Georgia
FoundedJuly 7, 1914
Named forDavid Crenshaw Barrow, Jr.
SeatWinder
Largest cityWinder
Area
 • Total163 sq mi (420 km2)
 • Land160 sq mi (400 km2)
 • Water2.6 sq mi (7 km2)  1.6%%
Population
 • Estimate 
(2019)
83,240
 • Density284/sq mi (110/km2)
Time zoneUTC−5 (Eastern)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−4 (EDT)
Congressional district10th
Websitewww.barrowga.org

Barrow County is included in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA Metropolitan Statistical Area.

History

The Georgia General Assembly approved a joint resolution on July 7, 1914, to place an amendment on the November 3, 1914, election ballot that proposed the creation of Barrow County. The approval of the amendment by Georgia voters officially created the new county. The land for the county came from parts of Jackson, Gwinnett and Walton Counties.

Barrow County is named after David Crenshaw Barrow Jr., alumnus, professor and chancellor of the University of Georgia.[3]

Barrow County's county seat Winder, Georgia is home of Georgia Senator Richard B. Russell

Barrow is home of the Bethlehem Christian Academy Knights, Winder-Barrow Bulldoggs, and Apalachee Wildcats. Barrow county is home to four middle schools, and recently built Bear Creek Middle School, a new middle school in the City of Statham.

Barrow county and Gwinnett county are the homes of the Chateau Elan resort, winery, and estate, which is also Georgia's largest winery. It is located in Braselton.

Geography

According 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

Transportation

Major highways

Pedestrians and cycling

There are limited walkability options available currently. However, neighboring Clarke, Gwinnett and Hall counties have accessible trails available.

Demographics
Historical population
CensusPop.%±
192013,188—
193012,401−6.0%
194013,0645.3%
195013,1150.4%
196014,48510.4%
197016,85916.4%
198021,35426.7%
199029,72139.2%
200046,14455.3%
201069,36750.3%
2019 (est.)83,240[6]20.0%
U.S. Decennial Census[7]
1790-1960[8] 1900-1990[9]
1990-2000[10] 2010-2019[1]

2000 census

As of the census of 2000, there were 46,144 people, 16,354 households, and 12,543 families living in the county. The population density was 284 people per square mile (110/km2). There were 17,304 housing units at an average density of 107 per square mile (41/km2). 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.

There were 16,354 households, out of which 39.90% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.30% were married couples living together, 11.60% had a female householder with no husband present, and 23.30% were non-families. 18.60% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.70% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.79 and the average family size was 3.17.

In the county, the population was spread out, with 28.40% under the age of 18, 8.50% from 18 to 24, 34.50% from 25 to 44, 19.50% from 45 to 64, and 9.10% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 32 years. For every 100 females, there were 98.90 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 95.70 males.

The median income for a household in the county was $47,019, and the median income for a family was $50,722. Males had a median income of $34,510 versus $23,369 for females. The per capita income for the county was $18,350. About 6.20% of families and 8.30% of the population were below the poverty line, including 9.10% of those under age 18 and 14.40% of those age 65 or over.

2010 census

As of the 2010 United States Census, there were 69,367 people, 23,971 households, and 18,214 families living in the county.[11] 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).[12] The racial 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.[11] In terms of ancestry, 20.6% were American, 10.7% were Irish, 9.1% were German, and 8.5% were English.[13]

Of the 23,971 households, 42.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.0% were married couples living together, 13.4% had a female householder with no husband present, 24.0% were non-families, and 18.8% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.88 and the average family size was 3.28. The median age was 33.6 years.[11]

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.[14]

Education
Main article: Winder, Georgia § Education

Winder-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

Communities

Cities

Towns

Census-designated place

Other unincorporated communities

Politics
Presidential elections results
Previous presidential elections results[15]
Year Republican Democratic Third parties
2020 70.7% 26,804 27.6% 10,453 1.7% 664
2016 72.6% 21,108 22.6% 6,580 4.7% 1,373
2012 74.1% 18,725 23.9% 6,028 2.1% 517
2008 71.6% 17,625 27.0% 6,657 1.4% 351
2004 76.2% 13,520 23.1% 4,095 0.8% 135
2000 65.5% 7,925 30.2% 3,657 4.3% 520
1996 51.7% 5,342 38.0% 3,928 10.4% 1,072
1992 43.4% 4,328 40.0% 3,991 16.7% 1,663
1988 65.6% 4,738 33.8% 2,442 0.5% 38
1984 63.5% 4,123 36.5% 2,367
1980 36.2% 2,284 61.4% 3,876 2.4% 149
1976 22.3% 1,364 77.7% 4,756
1972 79.8% 3,423 20.2% 867
1968 26.5% 1,372 20.7% 1,070 52.8% 2,731
1964 50.4% 2,316 49.6% 2,277
1960 17.3% 577 82.7% 2,759
1956 16.3% 442 83.7% 2,266
1952 9.1% 236 90.9% 2,367
1948 7.6% 155 75.7% 1,554 16.8% 344
1944 14.5% 257 85.5% 1,513
1940 11.9% 219 87.8% 1,615 0.3% 5
1936 12.7% 172 87.2% 1,181 0.2% 2
1932 2.0% 23 97.0% 1,111 1.0% 11
1928 58.8% 684 41.2% 479
1924 11.6% 88 65.8% 501 22.7% 173
1920 36.1% 412 64.0% 731
1916 10.6% 102 74.0% 712 15.4% 148

See also

References
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