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Pierce County, Georgia

Coordinates: 31°22′N 82°13′W / 31.36°N 82.22°W / 31.36; -82.22
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Pierce County
County
Pierce County Courthouse in Blackshear
Pierce County Courthouse in Blackshear
Map of Georgia highlighting Pierce County
Location within the U.S. state of Georgia
Map of the United States highlighting Georgia
Georgia's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 31°22′N 82°13′W / 31.36°N 82.22°W / 31.36; -82.22
Country United States
State Georgia
FoundedDecember 18, 1857; 167 years ago (1857)
Named forFranklin Pierce
SeatBlackshear
Largest cityBlackshear
Area
 • Total343 sq mi (890 km2)
 • Land316 sq mi (820 km2)
 • Water27 sq mi (70 km2)  7.8%
Population
 • Estimate 
(2018)
19,389
 • Density59/sq mi (23/km2)
Time zoneUTC−5 (Eastern)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−4 (EDT)
Congressional district1st
Websitepiercecountyga.gov

Pierce County is a county located in the southeastern part of the U.S. state of Georgia. As of the 2010 census, the population was 18,758.[1] The county seat is Blackshear.[2]

Pierce County is part of the Waycross, Georgia Micropolitan Statistical Area.

History

Pierce County is named for Franklin Pierce, fourteenth President of the United States. It was created December 18, 1857, from Appling and Ware counties.[3]

Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 343 square miles (890 km2), of which 316 square miles (820 km2) is land and 27 square miles (70 km2) (7.8%) is water.[4]

The northeastern third of Pierce County, bordered by a line from just west of Mershon to just south of Bristol, then south to just north of Blackshear, and then heading due east, is located in the Little Satilla River sub-basin of the St. Marys River-Satilla River basin. The southern two-thirds of the county is located in the Satilla River sub-basin of the St. Marys-Satilla River basin.[5]

Major highways

Adjacent counties

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
18601,973—
18702,77840.8%
18804,53863.4%
18906,37940.6%
19008,10027.0%
191010,74932.7%
192011,93411.0%
193012,5224.9%
194011,800−5.8%
195011,112−5.8%
19609,678−12.9%
19709,281−4.1%
198011,89728.2%
199013,32812.0%
200015,63617.3%
201018,75820.0%
202019,7165.1%
U.S. Decennial Census[6]
1790-1960[7] 1900-1990[8]
1990-2000[9] 2010-2013[1]

2000 census

As of the census[11] of 2000, there were 15,636 people, 5,958 households, and 4,438 families living in the county. The population density was 46 inhabitants per square mile (18/km2). There were 6,719 housing units at an average density of 20 per square mile (8/km2). The racial makeup of the county was 86.90% White, 10.91% Black or African American, 0.26% Native American, 0.18% Asian, 0.05% Pacific Islander, 0.97% from other races, and 0.73% from two or more races. 2.28% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

As of the census[11] of 2000, the largest ancestry groups were: 71.14% of people in Pierce County were of English descent, 11.37% were of Scots-Irish descent and 10.91% were of African descent.

There were 5,958 households, out of which 34.70% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.00% were married couples living together, 11.60% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.50% were non-families. 23.10% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.80% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.61 and the average family size was 3.06.

In the county, the population was spread out, with 26.70% under the age of 18, 8.50% from 18 to 24, 28.10% from 25 to 44, 24.50% from 45 to 64, and 12.20% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 96.90 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.40 males.

The median income for a household in the county was $29,895, and the median income for a family was $35,903. Males had a median income of $28,331 versus $19,771 for females. The per capita income for the county was $14,230. About 14.40% of families and 18.40% of the population were below the poverty line, including 25.50% of those under age 18 and 22.40% of those age 65 or over.

2010 census

As of the 2010 United States Census, there were 18,758 people, 7,083 households, and 5,268 families living in the county.[12] The population density was 59.3 inhabitants per square mile (22.9/km2). There were 7,986 housing units at an average density of 25.2 per square mile (9.7/km2).[13] The racial makeup of the county was 86.9% white, 8.9% black or African American, 0.4% American Indian, 0.3% Asian, 0.1% Pacific islander, 2.1% from other races, and 1.4% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 4.7% of the population.[12] Of the 7,083 households, 37.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.7% were married couples living together, 13.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 25.6% were non-families, and 21.8% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.63 and the average family size was 3.05. The median age was 38.4 years.[12]

The median income for a household in the county was $37,062 and the median income for a family was $47,157. Males had a median income of $38,770 versus $26,510 for females. The per capita income for the county was $18,283. About 13.6% of families and 15.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 20.3% of those under age 18 and 14.9% of those age 65 or over.[14]

2020 census

Pierce County racial composition[15]
Race Num. Perc.
White (non-Hispanic) 16,403 83.2%
Black or African American (non-Hispanic) 1,597 8.1%
Native American 41 0.21%
Asian 82 0.42%
Other/Mixed 595 3.02%
Hispanic or Latino 998 5.06%

As of the 2020 United States census, there were 19,716 people, 7,048 households, and 5,319 families residing in the county.

Media

Communities

Cities

Unincorporated communities

Politics

United States presidential election results for Pierce County, Georgia[16]
Year Republican Democratic Third party(ies)
No.  % No.  % No.  %
2020 7,898 87.29% 1,100 12.16% 50 0.55%
2016 6,302 86.20% 903 12.35% 106 1.45%
2012 5,667 82.67% 1,124 16.40% 64 0.93%
2008 5,500 80.92% 1,253 18.43% 44 0.65%
2004 4,680 78.99% 1,234 20.83% 11 0.19%
2000 3,348 71.52% 1,300 27.77% 33 0.70%
1996 2,319 56.73% 1,420 34.74% 349 8.54%
1992 1,899 42.46% 1,852 41.41% 721 16.12%
1988 1,947 55.49% 1,558 44.40% 4 0.11%
1984 1,978 56.86% 1,501 43.14% 0 0.00%
1980 1,027 34.41% 1,918 64.25% 40 1.34%
1976 544 17.15% 2,628 82.85% 0 0.00%
1972 1,982 88.05% 269 11.95% 0 0.00%
1968 579 17.93% 507 15.70% 2,144 66.38%
1964 1,981 66.86% 982 33.14% 0 0.00%
1960 544 27.30% 1,449 72.70% 0 0.00%
1956 298 14.44% 1,766 85.56% 0 0.00%
1952 592 23.73% 1,903 76.27% 0 0.00%
1948 108 7.13% 908 59.97% 498 32.89%
1944 165 13.37% 1,069 86.63% 0 0.00%
1940 84 8.16% 943 91.55% 3 0.29%
1936 45 2.91% 1,494 96.45% 10 0.65%
1932 29 2.57% 1,094 96.90% 6 0.53%
1928 285 35.27% 523 64.73% 0 0.00%
1924 83 16.57% 397 79.24% 21 4.19%
1920 122 23.06% 407 76.94% 0 0.00%
1916 25 4.17% 489 81.64% 85 14.19%
1912 104 18.09% 408 70.96% 63 10.96%

See also

References

  1. ^ a b "State & County QuickFacts". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on June 7, 2011. Retrieved June 25, 2014.
  2. ^ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved June 7, 2011.
  3. ^ Krakow, Kenneth K. (1975). Georgia Place-Names: Their History and Origins (PDF). Macon, GA: Winship Press. p. 176. ISBN 0-915430-00-2.
  4. ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
  5. ^ "Georgia Soil and Water Conservation Commission Interactive Mapping Experience". Georgia Soil and Water Conservation Commission. Retrieved November 27, 2015.
  6. ^ "U.S. Decennial Census". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved June 25, 2014.
  7. ^ "Historical Census Browser". University of Virginia Library. Retrieved June 25, 2014.
  8. ^ "Population of Counties by Decennial Census: 1900 to 1990". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved June 25, 2014.
  9. ^ "Census 2000 PHC-T-4. Ranking Tables for Counties: 1990 and 2000" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. Retrieved June 25, 2014.
  10. ^ "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". Retrieved July 31, 2019.
  11. ^ a b "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  12. ^ a b c "DP-1 Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics: 2010 Demographic Profile Data". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on February 13, 2020. Retrieved December 30, 2015.
  13. ^ "Population, Housing Units, Area, and Density: 2010 - County". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on February 13, 2020. Retrieved December 30, 2015.
  14. ^ "DP03 SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS – 2006-2010 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on February 13, 2020. Retrieved December 30, 2015.
  15. ^ "Explore Census Data". data.census.gov. Retrieved December 18, 2021.
  16. ^ Leip, David. "Dave Leip's Atlas of U.S. Presidential Elections". uselectionatlas.org. Retrieved March 22, 2018.

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