Dooly County, Georgia

Dooly County is a county located in the central portion of the U.S. state of Georgia. As of the 2010 census, the population was 14,918.[1] The county seat is Vienna.[2] The county was created by an act of the Georgia General Assembly on May 15, 1821 and named for Colonel John Dooly,[3] a Georgia American revolutionary war fighter. It was one of the original landlot counties created from land ceded from the Creek Nation.

Dooly County
U.S. county
Location within the U.S. state of Georgia
Georgia's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 32°10′N 83°48′W
Country United States
State Georgia
FoundedMay 15, 1821
Named forJohn Dooly
SeatVienna
Largest cityVienna
Area
 • Total397 sq mi (1,030 km2)
 • Land392 sq mi (1,020 km2)
 • Water5.3 sq mi (14 km2)  1.3%%
Population
 • Estimate 
(2019)
13,390
 • Density38/sq mi (15/km2)
Time zoneUTC−5 (Eastern)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−4 (EDT)
Congressional district2nd
Websitedoolycountyga.com

The entire county of Crisp and parts of Macon, Pulaski, Turner, Wilcox and Worth counties were formed from Dooly's original borders.

Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 397 square miles (1,030 km2), of which 392 square miles (1,020 km2) is land and 5.3 square miles (14 km2) (1.3%) is water.[4] The county is located in the upper Atlantic coastal plain region of the state.

The western two-thirds of Dooly County, from west of Unadilla south to Pinehurst, then to the southeastern corner of the county, is located in the Middle Flint River sub-basin of the ACF River Basin (Apalachicola-Chattahoochee-Flint River Basin). The northeastern and eastern portion of Dooly County is located in the Lower Ocmulgee River sub-basin of the Altamaha River basin. The very southeastern corner of the county is located in the Alapaha River sub-basin of the Suwannee River basin.[5]

Major highways

Adjacent counties

Demographics
Historical population
CensusPop.%±
18302,135—
18404,427107.4%
18508,36188.9%
18608,9176.6%
18709,7909.8%
188012,42026.9%
189018,14646.1%
190026,56746.4%
191020,554−22.6%
192020,522−0.2%
193018,025−12.2%
194016,886−6.3%
195014,159−16.1%
196011,474−19.0%
197010,404−9.3%
198010,8264.1%
19909,901−8.5%
200011,52516.4%
201014,91829.4%
2019 (est.)13,390[6]−10.2%
U.S. Decennial Census[7]
1790-1960[8] 1900-1990[9]
1990-2000[10] 2010-2019[1]

2000 census

As of the census[11] of 2000, there were 11,525 people, 3,909 households, and 2,767 families living in the county. The population density was 29 people per square mile (11/km2). There were 4,499 housing units at an average density of 12 per square mile (4/km2). The racial makeup of the county was 45.97% White, 49.54% Black or African American, 0.16% Native American, 0.43% Asian, 0.11% Pacific Islander, 2.88% from other races, and 0.91% from two or more races. 4.66% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 3,909 households, out of which 33.60% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.10% were married couples living together, 20.50% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.20% were non-families. 25.90% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.40% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.62 and the average family size was 3.14.

In the county, the population was spread out, with 25.60% under the age of 18, 10.30% from 18 to 24, 29.80% from 25 to 44, 22.50% from 45 to 64, and 11.80% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females there were 109.50 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 111.70 males.

The median income for a household in the county was $27,980, and the median income for a family was $35,337. Males had a median income of $26,670 versus $19,076 for females. The per capita income for the county was $13,628. About 18.00% of families and 22.10% of the population were below the poverty line, including 29.50% of those under age 18 and 21.20% of those age 65 or over.

2010 census

As of the 2010 United States Census, there were 14,918 people, 5,286 households, and 3,576 families living in the county.[12] The population density was 38.1 inhabitants per square mile (14.7/km2). There were 6,328 housing units at an average density of 16.1 per square mile (6.2/km2).[13] The racial makeup of the county was 49.9% black or African American, 45.6% white, 0.6% Asian, 0.1% American Indian, 2.8% from other races, and 0.9% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 5.8% of the population.[12] In terms of ancestry, 8.9% were American, and 8.7% were English.[14]

Of the 5,286 households, 31.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 43.2% were married couples living together, 19.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 32.3% were non-families, and 28.8% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.45 and the average family size was 2.99. The median age was 40.0 years.[12]

The median income for a household in the county was $31,038 and the median income for a family was $39,622. Males had a median income of $36,344 versus $27,557 for females. The per capita income for the county was $14,871. About 21.0% of families and 27.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 41.9% of those under age 18 and 22.3% of those age 65 or over.[15]

Economy

The Big Pig Jig, Georgia's official State Barbecue Cooking Championship, is held annually in Fall in Dooly County and attracts a national audience. The county is also notable for cotton and peanut production.

Education
Main article: Vienna, Georgia § Education

Dooly County Elementary School Dooly County Middle school Dooly County High School http://www.dooly.k12.ga.us/

Private Schools

Communities

Politics
Presidential election results
Previous presidential election results[16]
Year Republican Democratic Third parties
2020 52.6% 2,159 46.5% 1,911 0.9% 35
2016 50.6% 1,951 48.5% 1,872 0.9% 36
2012 46.1% 1,985 53.1% 2,285 0.7% 32
2008 47.9% 1,991 51.4% 2,138 0.8% 32
2004 48.2% 1,853 51.3% 1,973 0.5% 20
2000 45.1% 1,588 54.0% 1,901 0.9% 31
1996 31.3% 990 61.7% 1,951 6.9% 219
1992 30.5% 1,034 58.8% 1,993 10.6% 360
1988 45.9% 1,386 53.4% 1,613 0.7% 22
1984 45.4% 1,435 54.6% 1,726
1980 30.9% 1,083 67.5% 2,364 1.6% 55
1976 21.2% 655 78.8% 2,441
1972 76.3% 1,904 23.7% 590
1968 14.5% 454 28.0% 879 57.5% 1,803
1964 53.1% 1,662 47.0% 1,471
1960 11.3% 220 88.7% 1,733
1956 8.6% 174 91.4% 1,851
1952 10.1% 197 90.0% 1,764
1948 3.4% 22 88.5% 577 8.1% 53
1944 9.3% 87 90.7% 845
1940 9.3% 124 90.4% 1,209 0.3% 4
1936 3.0% 41 97.0% 1,339
1932 0.7% 8 99.0% 1,139 0.4% 4
1928 17.3% 156 82.7% 744
1924 7.1% 45 92.6% 590 0.3% 2
1920 6.7% 39 93.3% 544
1916 4.0% 31 96.0% 737
1912 5.1% 33 94.1% 609 0.8% 5

Notable people

See also

References
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