Tattnall County, Georgia facts for kids
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Tattnall County
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Tattnall County Courthouse
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Location within the U.S. state of Georgia
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Georgia |
| Founded | December 5, 1801 |
| Named for | Josiah Tattnall |
| Seat | Reidsville |
| Largest city | Glennville |
| Area | |
| • Total | 488 sq mi (1,260 km2) |
| • Land | 479 sq mi (1,240 km2) |
| • Water | 8.9 sq mi (23 km2) 1.8%% |
| Population | |
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25,391 |
| • Density | 53/sq mi (20/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| Congressional district | 12th |
Tattnall County is a county located in the southeast portion of the U.S. state of Georgia. As of the 2010 census, the population was 25,520. The county seat is Reidsville. Tattnall County was created on December 5, 1801, from part of Montgomery County, Georgia by the Georgia General Assembly. The county was named after Josiah Tattnall (1762–1803), a planter, soldier and politician. It is located within the Magnolia Midlands, a part of the Historic South region.
Contents
Geography
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 488 square miles (1,260 km2), of which 479 square miles (1,240 km2) is land and 8.9 square miles (23 km2) (1.8%) is water.
Most of the western portion of Tattnall County, defined by a line running from Cobbtown south to Collins, then east to a point halfway to Bellville, and then south and southwest to the middle of the county's southern border, is located in the Ohoopee River sub-basin of the Altamaha River basin. The northeastern portion of the county, from Cobbtown to east of Reidsville, is located in the Canoochee River sub-basin of the Ogeechee River basin. The southeastern and southwestern parts of Tatnall County are located in the Altamaha River sub-basin of the larger river basin by the same name.
Major highways
U.S. Route 25/U.S. Route 301
U.S. Route 280
State Route 23
State Route 30
State Route 56
State Route 57
State Route 73
State Route 121
State Route 129
State Route 144
State Route 147
State Route 152
State Route 169
State Route 178
State Route 292
Adjacent counties
- Candler County - north
- Evans County - northeast
- Liberty County - east
- Long County - southeast
- Wayne County - south
- Appling County - southwest
- Toombs County - west
- Emanuel County - northwest
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1810 | 2,206 | — | |
| 1820 | 2,644 | 19.9% | |
| 1830 | 2,040 | −22.8% | |
| 1840 | 2,724 | 33.5% | |
| 1850 | 3,227 | 18.5% | |
| 1860 | 4,352 | 34.9% | |
| 1870 | 4,860 | 11.7% | |
| 1880 | 6,988 | 43.8% | |
| 1890 | 10,253 | 46.7% | |
| 1900 | 20,419 | 99.2% | |
| 1910 | 18,569 | −9.1% | |
| 1920 | 14,502 | −21.9% | |
| 1930 | 15,411 | 6.3% | |
| 1940 | 16,243 | 5.4% | |
| 1950 | 15,939 | −1.9% | |
| 1960 | 15,837 | −0.6% | |
| 1970 | 16,557 | 4.5% | |
| 1980 | 18,134 | 9.5% | |
| 1990 | 17,722 | −2.3% | |
| 2000 | 22,305 | 25.9% | |
| 2010 | 25,520 | 14.4% | |
| 2018 (est.) | 25,391 | −0.5% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 1790-1960 1900-1990 1990-2000 2010-2013 |
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2010 census
As of the 2010 United States Census, there were 25,520 people, 8,210 households, and 5,568 families living in the county. The population density was 53.2 inhabitants per square mile (20.5/km2). There were 9,966 housing units at an average density of 20.8 per square mile (8.0/km2). The racial makeup of the county was 62.7% white, 29.3% black or African American, 0.4% Asian, 0.3% American Indian, 0.1% Pacific islander, 6.0% from other races, and 1.3% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 9.8% of the population. In terms of ancestry, 12.9% were Irish, 6.6% were German, and 5.2% were American.
Of the 8,210 households, 34.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.4% were married couples living together, 14.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 32.2% were non-families, and 27.7% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.52 and the average family size was 3.07. The median age was 36.6 years.
The median income for a household in the county was $38,522 and the median income for a family was $45,601. Males had a median income of $35,240 versus $27,584 for females. The per capita income for the county was $16,742. About 14.7% of families and 21.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 27.1% of those under age 18 and 11.9% of those age 65 or over.
2020 census
| Race | Num. | Perc. |
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| White (non-Hispanic) | 13,825 | 60.52% |
| Black or African American (non-Hispanic) | 5,961 | 26.1% |
| Native American | 36 | 0.16% |
| Asian | 127 | 0.56% |
| Pacific Islander | 6 | 0.03% |
| Other/Mixed | 584 | 2.56% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2,303 | 10.08% |
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 22,842 people, 8,241 households, and 5,875 families residing in the county.
Communities
Cities
- Cobbtown
- Collins
- Glennville (largest city)
- Manassas
- Reidsville (county seat)
Census-designated place
See also
In Spanish: Condado de Tattnall para niños
