Chattahoochee County, Georgia



































































Chattahoochee County, Georgia

Chattahoochee County, Georgia Courthouse.JPG
Chattahoochee County Courthouse in Cusseta


Map of Georgia highlighting Chattahoochee County
Location in the U.S. state of Georgia

Map of the United States highlighting Georgia
Georgia's location in the U.S.
Founded 1854
Named for Chattahoochee River
Seat Cusseta
Largest city Cusseta
Area
 • Total 251 sq mi (650 km2)
 • Land 249 sq mi (645 km2)
 • Water 2.4 sq mi (6 km2), 1.0%
Population (est.)
 • (2015) 11,368
 • Density 45/sq mi (17/km2)
Congressional district 2nd
Time zone
Eastern: UTC−5/−4
Website www.ugoccc.us

Chattahoochee County, also known as Cusseta-Chattahoochee County,[1] is a county located in the west central portion of the U.S. state of Georgia. As of the 2010 census, the population was 11,267.[2] The county seat is Cusseta,[3] with which the county shares a consolidated city-county government. Despite the city-county government Cusseta is not coterminous with the county; it remains a geographically distinct municipality within the county.[1][4] The county was created on February 13, 1854.


Chattahoochee County is included in the Columbus, GA-AL Metropolitan Statistical Area.




Contents






  • 1 History


  • 2 Geography


    • 2.1 Major highways


    • 2.2 Adjacent counties




  • 3 Demographics


    • 3.1 2010 census




  • 4 Education


  • 5 Politics


  • 6 Communities


  • 7 See also


  • 8 References


  • 9 External links





History


The Georgia General Assembly created Chattahoochee County on February 13, 1854, from portions of Muscogee and Marion counties. It is named for the Chattahoochee River that forms its western boundary.[5] The county seat was named Cusseta to commemorate the Creek Indian town that once existed nearby. In 2004-2005, the US Census Bureau reported a 6.2% population decline, making it top on the national list of counties with shrinking population.


The original courthouse, built in 1854 by slaves, is preserved at the tourist attraction of Westville, near Lumpkin.


Since 1918 most of county has been occupied by the Fort Benning military reservation.[6]



Geography


According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 251 square miles (650 km2), of which 249 square miles (640 km2) is land and 2.4 square miles (6.2 km2) (1.0%) is water.[7]


The vast majority of Chattahoochee County is located in the Middle Chattahoochee River-Walter F. George Lake subbasin of the ACF River Basin (Apalachicola-Chattahoochee-Flint River Basin). The very small southeastern corner of the county is located in the Kinchafoonee-Muckalee subbasin of the same larger ACF Basin.[8]





Major highways




  • US 27.svg U.S. Route 27


  • US 280.svg U.S. Route 280


  • Georgia 1.svg State Route 1


  • Georgia 26.svg State Route 26


  • Georgia 355.svg State Route 355


  • Georgia 520.svg State Route 520



Adjacent counties




  • Muscogee County (north)


  • Talbot County (northeast)


  • Marion County (east)


  • Stewart County (south)


  • Russell County, Alabama, (which is west of the border of Central Standard Time border except for Phenix City, Alabama, a part of the Columbus Metropolitan Area.)



Demographics

















































































































Historical population
Census Pop.
%±
1860 5,797 —
1870 6,059 4.5%
1880 5,670 −6.4%
1890 4,902 −13.5%
1900 5,790 18.1%
1910 5,586 −3.5%
1920 5,266 −5.7%
1930 8,894 68.9%
1940 15,138 70.2%
1950 12,149 −19.7%
1960 13,011 7.1%
1970 25,813 98.4%
1980 21,732 −15.8%
1990 16,934 −22.1%
2000 14,882 −12.1%
2010 11,267 −24.3%
Est. 2016 10,922 [9] −3.1%
U.S. Decennial Census[10]
1790-1960[11] 1900-1990[12]
1990-2000[13] 2010-2013[2]




2010 census


As of the 2010 United States Census, there were 11,267 people, 2,686 households, and 2,067 families residing in the county.[14] The population density was 45.3 inhabitants per square mile (17.5/km2). There were 3,376 housing units at an average density of 13.6 per square mile (5.3/km2).[15] The racial makeup of the county was 68.8% white, 18.8% black or African American, 2.2% Asian, 0.7% American Indian, 0.6% Pacific islander, 4.4% from other races, and 4.4% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 12.4% of the population.[14] In terms of ancestry, 17.5% were German, 14.9% were Irish, 10.1% were English, 6.8% were Italian, and 3.1% were American.[16]


Of the 2,686 households, 53.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.0% were married couples living together, 16.2% had a female householder with no husband present, 23.0% were non-families, and 19.1% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.98 and the average family size was 3.45. The median age was 24.0 years.[14] The county is notable for having the largest proportion of millennials (15-34 years old) of any county within the United States: 59.7%[17]




The median income for a household in the county was $51,089 and the median income for a family was $55,745. Males had a median income of $41,117 versus $31,422 for females. The per capita income for the county was $22,202. About 14.7% of families and 15.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 18.4% of those under age 18 and 30.7% of those age 65 or over.[18]



Education


Main article: Cusseta, Georgia § Education


Politics



Presidential elections results















































































































































































Previous presidential elections results[19]
Year
Republican
Democratic
Third parties

2016
54.0% 751
 42.7% 594
 3.2% 45

2012
49.2% 735
 48.8% 729
 1.9% 29

2008
 49.0% 811
50.1% 830
 0.9% 15

2004
53.6% 905
 45.7% 773
 0.7% 12

2000
 48.9% 590
49.7% 600
 1.4% 17

1996
 36.8% 398
52.2% 565
 11.0% 119

1992
 34.5% 413
50.4% 604
 15.1% 181

1988
55.6% 454
 44.3% 362
 0.1% 1

1984
51.8% 459
 48.3% 428

1980
 34.0% 256
63.3% 476
 2.7% 20

1976
 26.0% 178
74.0% 506

1972
74.0% 345
 26.0% 121

1968
 13.4% 70
 28.4% 148
58.2% 303

1964
56.3% 246
 43.7% 191

1960
 25.8% 66
74.2% 190

1956
 28.7% 43
71.3% 107

1952
 38.6% 73
61.4% 116

1948
59.5% 69
 39.7% 46
 0.9% 1

1944
 16.0% 19
84.0% 100

1940
 8.9% 20
91.1% 204

1936
 8.9% 20
91.2% 206

1932
 0.5% 1
99.5% 186

1928
 11.3% 18
88.7% 141

1924
 6.2% 14
91.6% 208
 2.2% 5

1920
 5.4% 5
94.6% 87

1916
 2.4% 4
94.6% 156
 3.0% 5

1912
 7.4% 11
92.0% 137
 0.7% 1




Communities



  • Cusseta

  • Fort Benning South



See also



  • National Register of Historic Places listings in Chattahoochee County, Georgia


References





  1. ^ ab "Cusseta-Chattahoochee County". GeorgiaGov. Retrieved 2018-03-19..mw-parser-output cite.citation{font-style:inherit}.mw-parser-output q{quotes:"""""""'""'"}.mw-parser-output code.cs1-code{color:inherit;background:inherit;border:inherit;padding:inherit}.mw-parser-output .cs1-lock-free a{background:url("//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/6/65/Lock-green.svg/9px-Lock-green.svg.png")no-repeat;background-position:right .1em center}.mw-parser-output .cs1-lock-limited a,.mw-parser-output .cs1-lock-registration a{background:url("//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/d/d6/Lock-gray-alt-2.svg/9px-Lock-gray-alt-2.svg.png")no-repeat;background-position:right .1em center}.mw-parser-output .cs1-lock-subscription a{background:url("//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/a/aa/Lock-red-alt-2.svg/9px-Lock-red-alt-2.svg.png")no-repeat;background-position:right .1em center}.mw-parser-output .cs1-subscription,.mw-parser-output .cs1-registration{color:#555}.mw-parser-output .cs1-subscription span,.mw-parser-output .cs1-registration span{border-bottom:1px dotted;cursor:help}.mw-parser-output .cs1-hidden-error{display:none;font-size:100%}.mw-parser-output .cs1-visible-error{font-size:100%}.mw-parser-output .cs1-subscription,.mw-parser-output .cs1-registration,.mw-parser-output .cs1-format{font-size:95%}.mw-parser-output .cs1-kern-left,.mw-parser-output .cs1-kern-wl-left{padding-left:0.2em}.mw-parser-output .cs1-kern-right,.mw-parser-output .cs1-kern-wl-right{padding-right:0.2em}


  2. ^ ab "State & County QuickFacts". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved June 19, 2014.


  3. ^ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Archived from the original on 2011-05-31. Retrieved 2011-06-07.


  4. ^ "Cusseta". GeorgiaGov. Retrieved 2018-03-19.


  5. ^ Krakow, Kenneth K. (1975). Georgia Place-Names: Their History and Origins (PDF). Macon, GA: Winship Press. p. 39. ISBN 0-915430-00-2.


  6. ^ Grimsley, Reagan. "Chattahoochee County". New Georgia Encyclopedia. Retrieved 20 March 2017.


  7. ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.


  8. ^ "Georgia Soil and Water Conservation Commission Interactive Mapping Experience". Georgia Soil and Water Conservation Commission. Retrieved 2015-11-22.


  9. ^ "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". Retrieved June 9, 2017.


  10. ^ "U.S. Decennial Census". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on May 12, 2015. Retrieved June 17, 2014.


  11. ^ "Historical Census Browser". University of Virginia Library. Retrieved June 19, 2014.


  12. ^ "Population of Counties by Decennial Census: 1900 to 1990". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved June 19, 2014.


  13. ^ "Census 2000 PHC-T-4. Ranking Tables for Counties: 1990 and 2000" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. Retrieved June 19, 2014.


  14. ^ abc "DP-1 Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics: 2010 Demographic Profile Data". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2015-12-27.


  15. ^ "Population, Housing Units, Area, and Density: 2010 - County". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2015-12-27.


  16. ^ "DP02 SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS IN THE UNITED STATES – 2006-2010 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2015-12-27.


  17. ^ "What States and Counties Have the Most Millennials?". Overflow Data. 2016-11-14. Retrieved 2018-03-19.


  18. ^ "DP03 SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS – 2006-2010 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2015-12-27.


  19. ^ Leip, David. "Dave Leip's Atlas of U.S. Presidential Elections". uselectionatlas.org. Retrieved 2018-03-19.




External links




  • Columbus Enquirer Archive Digital Library of Georgia


  • Chattahoochee County historical marker






Coordinates: 32°21′N 84°47′W / 32.35°N 84.79°W / 32.35; -84.79







-

Popular posts from this blog

Italian cuisine

Image
"Italian restaurant" redirects here. For the television series, see Italian Restaurant. Some typical Italian gastronomic products in a window display in Imola Pizza is one of the world's most popular foods and a common fast food item Part of a series on the Culture of Italy History People Languages Traditions Mythology and folklore Mythology folklore Cuisine Festivals Religion Art Literature Music and performing arts Music Media Television Cinema Sport Monuments World Heritage Sites Symbols Flag Coat of arms Italy portal v t e Italian cuisine History Ancient Roman cuisine Medieval cuisine Early modern cuisine Contemporary cuisine Regional cuisines Apulian cuisine Lombard cuisine Neapolitan cuisine Roman cuisine Sicilian cuisine Venetian cuisine Cuisine of Abruzzo Cuisine of Sardinia Lists Chefs Dishes Pas...
Read more

Bulgarian cuisine

Image
Part of a series on Bulgarians .mw-parser-output .nobold{font-weight:normal} българи Culture Literature Music Art Cinema Names Cuisine Dances Costume Sport Public holidays in Bulgaria By country Albania Australia Canada Czechoslovakia Greece New Zealand Romania Serbia South America Turkey Ukraine United States Bulgarian citizens France Germany Hungary Italy Lebanon Lithuania Macedonia Spain United Kingdom Subgroups Anatolian Balkanian Banat Bulgarians Bessarabian Bulgarian Dobrujans Macedonian Ruptsi Balkandzhii Pomaks (Bulgarian Muslims) Thracian Shopi/Torlaks Şchei Religion Bulgarian Orthodox Church Islam Catholic Church Protestant denominations Language Bulgarian Dialects Banat Bulgarian Other List of Bulgarians People of Bulgarian descent v t e Tarator is a cold soup made of yogurt, water, minced cucumber, dill, garlic, and sunflower or olive oil (Chips are...
Read more

Carrot

Image
Root vegetable, usually orange in color This article is about the cultivated vegetable. For other uses, see Carrot (disambiguation). Carrot Scientific classification Kingdom: Plantae Clade : Angiosperms Clade : Eudicots Clade : Asterids Order: Apiales Family: Apiaceae Genus: Daucus Species: D. carota Subspecies: D. c. subsp. sativus Trinomial name Daucus carota subsp. sativus (Hoffm.) Schübl. & G. Martens The carrot ( Daucus carota subsp. sativus ) is a root vegetable, usually orange in colour, though purple, black, red, white, and yellow cultivars exist. [1] Carrots are a domesticated form of the wild carrot, Daucus carota , native to Europe and southwestern Asia. The plant probably originated in Persia and was originally cultivated for its leaves and seeds. The most commonly eaten part of the plant is the taproot, although the stems and leaves are eaten as well. The domestic carrot ha...
Read more