Bulloch County, Georgia facts for kids
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Bulloch County
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Bulloch County Courthouse in Statesboro
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Location within the U.S. state of Georgia
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| Country |  United States |
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| State |  Georgia |
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| Founded | 1796 | ||
| Named for | Archibald Bulloch | ||
| Seat | Statesboro | ||
| Largest city | Statesboro | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 689 sq mi (1,780 km2) | ||
| • Land | 673 sq mi (1,740 km2) | ||
| • Water | 16 sq mi (40 km2) 2.3%% | ||
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 81,099 | ||
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) | ||
| Congressional district | 12th | ||
Bulloch County is a special area in the southeastern part of Georgia, USA. It's like a smaller region within the state, with its own local government. In 2020, about 81,099 people lived here. The main city and government center of the county is Statesboro. Bulloch County is also part of a larger area that includes Savannah.
This county was created a long time ago, on February 8, 1796. It was named after Archibald Bulloch. He was an important person from South Carolina who owned a large farm in Georgia. Archibald Bulloch was very active in politics and became the first governor of Georgia in 1776, right before the United States became independent.
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Geography of Bulloch County
Bulloch County covers about 689 square miles. Most of this area is land (673 square miles), and a smaller part (16 square miles) is water. The land here is mostly flat because it's in Georgia's coastal plain region. However, some parts in the northwest and center of the county have small hills.
The county is located southwest of the Ogeechee River. You'll find many small rivers, ponds, and swampy areas here. Trees like bald cypress grow in these wet spots. On higher ground, you can see longleaf pine and live oak trees. Many other types of trees that are common in the southeastern United States also grow well here.
Rivers and Waterways
The western part of Bulloch County, including Statesboro, is in the Canoochee River area. This river flows into the larger Ogeechee River. The eastern part of the county is also part of the Lower Ogeechee River area.
Main Roads
Getting around Bulloch County is easy with its many important roads. These highways connect different towns and lead to other parts of Georgia.
Interstate 16
U.S. Route 25- U.S. Route 25 Bypass
U.S. Route 80
U.S. Route 301
U.S. Route 301 Bypass
State Route 24
State Route 26
State Route 46
State Route 67
State Route 67 Bypass
State Route 73
State Route 73 Bypass
State Route 119
State Route 119 Connector
State Route 119 Spur
State Route 404 (This is another name for I-16)
Savannah River Parkway (western section)
Neighboring Counties
Bulloch County shares its borders with several other counties:
- Screven County (to the north)
- Effingham County (to the east)
- Bryan County (to the southeast)
- Evans County (to the southwest)
- Candler County (to the west)
- Emanuel County (to the northwest)
- Jenkins County (to the north-northwest)
Towns and Cities
Bulloch County has a few main communities:
Cities
Towns
Other Communities
These are smaller, unincorporated areas in the county:
- Adabelle
- Denmark
- Hopeulikit
- Ivanhoe
- Nevils
- Leefield
People of Bulloch County
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1800 | 1,913 | — | |
| 1810 | 2,305 | 20.5% | |
| 1820 | 2,578 | 11.8% | |
| 1830 | 2,587 | 0.3% | |
| 1840 | 3,102 | 19.9% | |
| 1850 | 4,300 | 38.6% | |
| 1860 | 5,668 | 31.8% | |
| 1870 | 5,610 | −1.0% | |
| 1880 | 8,053 | 43.5% | |
| 1890 | 13,712 | 70.3% | |
| 1900 | 21,377 | 55.9% | |
| 1910 | 26,464 | 23.8% | |
| 1920 | 26,133 | −1.3% | |
| 1930 | 26,509 | 1.4% | |
| 1940 | 26,010 | −1.9% | |
| 1950 | 24,740 | −4.9% | |
| 1960 | 24,263 | −1.9% | |
| 1970 | 31,585 | 30.2% | |
| 1980 | 35,785 | 13.3% | |
| 1990 | 43,125 | 20.5% | |
| 2000 | 55,983 | 29.8% | |
| 2010 | 70,217 | 25.4% | |
| 2020 | 81,099 | 15.5% | |
| 2023 (est.) | 84,327 | 20.1% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 1790-18801890-1910 1920-1930 1930-1940 1940-1950 1960-1980 1980-2000 2010 2020 |
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Here's a look at the different groups of people living in Bulloch County in 2020:
| Race | Num. | Perc. |
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| White (non-Hispanic) | 49,712 | 61.3% |
| Black or African American (non-Hispanic) | 22,775 | 28.08% |
| Native American | 159 | 0.2% |
| Asian | 1,283 | 1.58% |
| Pacific Islander | 62 | 0.08% |
| Other/Mixed | 2,928 | 3.61% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4,180 | 5.15% |
In 2020, there were 81,099 people living in Bulloch County. They lived in about 28,660 homes, and 16,526 of these were families.
Education
To learn more about schools and education in Bulloch County, you can visit the main article about Statesboro's Education.
Sports
Bulloch County is home to a professional soccer team called South Georgia Tormenta FC. They play in a league called USL League One, which is a high level of soccer in the United States. The team started playing in 2016. They currently play their games at Eagle Field. There are plans to build a new stadium for them in the future.
See also
In Spanish: Condado de Bulloch para niños
