Johnson County, Georgia

Johnson County is a county located in the U.S. state of Georgia. As of the 2010 census, the population was 9,980.[1] The county seat is Wrightsville.[2]

Johnson County
U.S. county
Johnson County Courthouse in Wrightsville
Location within the U.S. state of Georgia
Georgia's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 32°42′N 82°40′W
Country United States
State Georgia
FoundedDecember 11, 1858
Named forHerschel Vespasian Johnson
SeatWrightsville
Largest cityWrightsville
Area
 • Total307 sq mi (800 km2)
 • Land303 sq mi (780 km2)
 • Water3.6 sq mi (9 km2)  1.2%%
Population
 • Estimate 
(2018)
9,708
 • Density33/sq mi (13/km2)
Time zoneUTC−5 (Eastern)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−4 (EDT)
Congressional district10th
Websitewww.johnsonco.org

Johnson County is part of the Dublin, GA Micropolitan Statistical Area.

History

Johnson county was created by the Georgia legislature December 11, 1858 from parts of Emanuel, Laurens and Washington counties. Johnson County was named for Georgia governor, senator, and unsuccessful U.S. vice-presidential candidate Herschel Vespasian Johnson.[3]

In 1919, a deputy driving Jim Waters, a black prisoner accused of rape, out of the county was stopped by a group of 150 men at a bridge over the Ohoopee River. The men tied Waters to a tree and shot him numerous times. The case was closed without any investigation.[4]

Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 307 square miles (800 km2), of which 303 square miles (780 km2) is land and 3.6 square miles (9.3 km2) (1.2%) is water.[5]

The vast majority of Johnson County is located in the Ohoopee River sub-basin of the Altamaha River basin. Tiny portions of the northeastern borders of the county are located in the Upper Ogeechee River sub-basin of the Ogeechee River basin, while the western corner of Johnson County is located in the Lower Oconee River sub-basin of the Altamaha River basin.[6]

Major highways

Adjacent counties

Demographics
Historical population
CensusPop.%±
18602,919—
18702,9641.5%
18804,80061.9%
18906,12927.7%
190011,40986.1%
191012,89713.0%
192013,5465.0%
193012,681−6.4%
194012,9532.1%
19509,893−23.6%
19608,048−18.6%
19707,727−4.0%
19808,66012.1%
19908,329−3.8%
20008,5602.8%
20109,98016.6%
2018 (est.)9,708[7]−2.7%
U.S. Decennial Census[8]
1790-1960[9] 1900-1990[10]
1990-2000[11] 2010-2013[1]

2000 census

As of the census[12] of 2000, there were 8,560 people, 3,130 households, and 2,241 families living in the county. The population density was 28 people per square mile (11/km2). There were 3,634 housing units at an average density of 12 per square mile (5/km2). The racial makeup of the county was 62.44% White, 36.96% Black or African American, 0.13% Native American, 0.12% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 0.07% from other races, and 0.27% from two or more races. 0.91% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 3,130 households, out of which 32.30% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.70% were married couples living together, 18.20% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.40% were non-families. 26.60% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.70% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.53 and the average family size was 3.06.

In the county, the population was spread out, with 30.10% under the age of 18, 8.90% from 18 to 24, 24.30% from 25 to 44, 21.10% from 45 to 64, and 15.60% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females, there were 97.10 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 83.50 males. The median income for a household in the county was $23,848, and the median income for a family was $29,663. Males had a median income of $28,952 versus $18,171 for females. The per capita income for the county was $12,384. About 20.90% of families and 22.60% of the population were below the poverty line, including 29.60% of those under age 18 and 30.90% of those age 65 or over.

2010 census

As of the 2010 United States Census, there were 9,980 people, 3,347 households, and 2,271 families living in the county.[13] The population density was 32.9 inhabitants per square mile (12.7/km2). There were 4,120 housing units at an average density of 13.6 per square mile (5.3/km2).[14] The racial makeup of the county was 63.1% white, 35.0% black or African American, 0.2% Asian, 0.2% American Indian, 0.7% from other races, and 0.8% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 1.9% of the population.[13] In terms of ancestry, 15.8% were American, 8.9% were Irish, and 6.8% were English.[15]

Of the 3,347 households, 32.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.2% were married couples living together, 18.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 32.1% were non-families, and 29.1% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.46 and the average family size was 3.03. The median age was 40.4 years.[13]

The median income for a household in the county was $27,607 and the median income for a family was $35,750. Males had a median income of $31,938 versus $22,410 for females. The per capita income for the county was $15,659. About 21.1% of families and 27.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 39.1% of those under age 18 and 31.6% of those age 65 or over.[16]

Government

The county is governed by a five-member board of commissioners. A county manager handles the daily operation of the county.

The county is part of the Dublin Judicial Circuit along with Twiggs County, Treutlen County, and Laurens County.

Presidential elections results
Previous presidential elections results[17]
Year Republican Democratic Third parties
2020 69.5% 2,850 29.8% 1,222 0.7% 28
2016 68.3% 2,519 30.8% 1,136 0.8% 31
2012 64.6% 2,440 34.6% 1,305 0.8% 31
2008 66.5% 2,426 32.8% 1,198 0.7% 26
2004 64.1% 2,279 35.5% 1,263 0.4% 13
2000 62.3% 1,797 36.9% 1,065 0.7% 21
1996 36.1% 815 53.0% 1,194 10.9% 246
1992 39.9% 1,314 44.7% 1,473 15.4% 508
1988 62.8% 1,567 37.2% 927 0.0% 0
1984 59.1% 1,733 40.9% 1,199
1980 37.1% 1,123 61.2% 1,854 1.7% 52
1976 24.0% 698 76.0% 2,210
1972 84.1% 2,201 15.9% 417
1968 13.3% 381 15.6% 446 71.2% 2,041
1964 74.0% 1,940 26.0% 682
1960 27.3% 488 72.7% 1,298
1956 10.0% 179 90.0% 1,607
1952 16.0% 344 84.0% 1,808
1948 5.3% 67 54.5% 685 40.1% 504
1944 23.7% 304 76.3% 978
1940 11.3% 306 88.2% 2,386 0.4% 12
1936 15.2% 334 84.4% 1,861 0.5% 10
1932 1.3% 18 98.1% 1,314 0.6% 8
1928 31.0% 284 69.0% 632
1924 14.2% 194 77.3% 1,058 8.5% 116
1920 19.5% 74 80.5% 306
1916 17.0% 150 80.8% 715 2.3% 20
1912 23.0% 92 71.3% 285 5.8% 23

Education

In 1970, Johnson County schools integrated peacefully due to careful planning by the county's board of education and firm management by superintendent Buren Claxton.

The county's public schools are located in Wrightsville. The school mascot is the Trojan; and the school colors are blue and white. The school fight song is the theme from the movie Hang 'Em High.

Sports

Herschel Walker, a Johnson County native, played on the county's only state championship football team in 1979. Walker went on to play for the University of Georgia and won the Heisman Trophy. In 2004 Johnson County High School named its football field for Walker.

Communities

See also

References
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