Peach County, Georgia

Peach County is a county located in the central portion of the U.S. state of Georgia. As of the 2010 census, the population was 27,695.[1] Its county seat is Fort Valley.[2] Founded in 1924, it is the state's newest county, taken from Houston and Macon counties on July 8 of that year.[3] Its namesake is the peach, on account of it being located in a peach-growing district.[4]

Peach County
U.S. county
Peach County Courthouse in Fort Valley
Location within the U.S. state of Georgia
Georgia's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 32°34′N 83°50′W
Country United States
State Georgia
FoundedJuly 8, 1924
Named forPeach fruit
SeatFort Valley
Largest cityFort Valley
Area
 • Total151 sq mi (390 km2)
 • Land150 sq mi (400 km2)
 • Water1.0 sq mi (3 km2)  0.7%%
Population
 • Estimate 
(2018)
27,297
 • Density184/sq mi (71/km2)
Time zoneUTC−5 (Eastern)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−4 (EDT)
Congressional district2nd
Websitewww.peachcounty.net

Peach County is included in the Warner Robins, GA Metropolitan Statistical Area, which is included in the Macon-Warner Robins, GA Combined Statistical Area.

Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 151 square miles (390 km2), of which 150 square miles (390 km2) is land and 1.0 square mile (2.6 km2) (0.7%) is water.[5] It is the fifth-smallest county in Georgia by area.

The majority of Peach County is located in the Lower Ocmulgee River sub-basin of the Altamaha River basin. A small portion of the northern edge of the county, north of Byron, is located in the Upper Ocmulgee River sub-basin of the Altamaha River basin. The very western tip of Peach County is located in the Upper Flint River sub-basin of the ACF River Basin (Apalachicola-Chattahoochee-Flint River Basin).[6]

Major highways

Adjacent counties

Demographics
Historical population
CensusPop.%±
193010,268—
194010,3781.1%
195011,70512.8%
196013,84618.3%
197015,99015.5%
198019,15119.8%
199021,18910.6%
200023,66811.7%
201027,69517.0%
2018 (est.)27,297[7]−1.4%
U.S. Decennial Census[8]
1790-1960[9] 1900-1990[10]
1990-2000[11] 2010-2013[1]

2000 census

At the 2000 census there were 23,668 people, 8,436 households, and 5,997 families living in the county. The population density was 60/km2 (157/mi2). There were 9,093 housing units at an average density of 23/km2 (60/mi2). The racial makeup of the county was 51.27% White, 45.37% Black or African American, 0.33% Native American, 0.33% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 1.83% from other races, and 0.84% from two or more races. 4.22% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.[12]

Of the 8,436 households 33.60% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.00% were married couples living together, 19.60% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.90% were non-families. 22.60% of households were one person and 7.80% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.68 and the average family size was 3.14.

The age distribution was 26.00% under the age of 18, 14.90% from 18 to 24, 27.50% from 25 to 44, 21.70% from 45 to 64, and 9.80% 65 or older. The median age was 32 years. For every 100 females, there were 93.60 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.80 males.

The median household income was $34,453 and the median family income was $41,570. Males had a median income of $33,357 versus $24,440 for females. The per capita income for the county was $16,031. About 15.20% of families and 20.20% of the population were below the poverty line, including 24.50% of those under age 18 and 13.50% of those age 65 or over.

2010 census

At the 2010 census, there were 27,695 people, 9,958 households, and 6,934 families living in the county.[13] The population density was 184.3 inhabitants per square mile (71.2/km2). There were 11,050 housing units at an average density of 73.5 per square mile (28.4/km2).[14] The racial makeup of the county was 48.3% white, 45.9% black or African American, 0.8% Asian, 0.2% American Indian, 3.2% from other races, and 1.5% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 6.8% of the population.[13] In terms of ancestry, 11.0% were American, 7.1% were English, and 5.8% were Irish.[15]

Of the 9,958 households, 34.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.1% were married couples living together, 19.2% had a female householder with no husband present, 30.4% were non-families, and 24.8% of households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.58 and the average family size was 3.07. The median age was 33.3 years.[13]

The median household income was $41,014 and the median family income was $53,708. Males had a median income of $40,919 versus $29,328 for females. The per capita income for the county was $18,681. About 19.1% of families and 25.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 44.6% of those under age 18 and 14.0% of those age 65 or over.[16]

Education
Main article: Fort Valley, Georgia § Education

Communities

Politics

The county is considered a bellwether polity.[17]

Presidential elections results
Previous presidential elections results[18]
Year Republican Democratic Third parties
2020 51.8% 6,502 47.2% 5,920 1.0% 123
2016 50.3% 5,413 47.4% 5,100 2.2% 239
2012 45.8% 5,287 53.3% 6,148 0.9% 102
2008 46.2% 5,173 52.9% 5,927 0.9% 96
2004 53.2% 4,554 46.3% 3,961 0.5% 39
2000 49.4% 3,525 49.6% 3,540 1.0% 72
1996 39.6% 2,676 53.1% 3,582 7.3% 494
1992 33.4% 2,327 52.7% 3,677 13.9% 969
1988 48.0% 2,782 51.3% 2,972 0.7% 42
1984 44.1% 2,652 56.0% 3,369
1980 31.8% 1,642 66.1% 3,415 2.2% 113
1976 22.6% 1,163 77.4% 3,989
1972 60.8% 3,747 39.2% 2,413
1968 23.2% 904 34.9% 1362 42.0% 1,638
1964 55.4% 1,970 44.6% 1,585 0.0% 1
1960 30.5% 628 69.5% 1,433
1956 23.0% 461 77.0% 1,541
1952 19.7% 374 80.2% 1,523 0.1% 1
1948 13.9% 166 53.8% 642 32.3% 385
1944 20.4% 236 79.6% 919
1940 17.2% 155 82.1% 738 0.7% 6
1936 5.9% 49 92.5% 767 1.6% 13
1932 8.5% 56 90.7% 595 0.8% 5
1928 26.7% 208 73.3% 572

See also

References
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  17. David Wasserman (October 6, 2020), "The 10 Bellwether Counties That Show How Trump Is in Serious Trouble", Nytimes.com
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