Coffee County, Georgia facts for kids
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Coffee County
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Coffee County Courthouse in Douglas
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Location within the U.S. state of Georgia
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Georgia |
| Founded | February 9, 1854 |
| Named for | John E. Coffee |
| Seat | Douglas |
| Largest city | Douglas |
| Area | |
| • Total | 603 sq mi (1,560 km2) |
| • Land | 575 sq mi (1,490 km2) |
| • Water | 28 sq mi (70 km2) 4.6%% |
| Population
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| • Total | 43,092 |
| • Density | 74/sq mi (29/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| Congressional district | 12th |
Coffee County is a county located in the southeastern part of the U.S. state of Georgia. In 2020, about 43,092 people lived here. The main city and county seat is Douglas. Coffee County is part of the Douglas, Georgia, micropolitan area. This means it's a smaller city area that is connected to a larger city.
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History of Coffee County
Coffee County was created on February 9, 1854. It was formed from parts of Clinch, Irwin, Telfair, and Ware counties. These lands were originally given up by the Creek in treaties signed in 1814 and 1818.
Later, some new counties were formed from parts of Coffee County. These include Berrien (in 1856), Jeff Davis (in 1905), and Atkinson (in 1917).
The county is named after General John E. Coffee. He was an important person who served in the state government and as a representative for the U.S.
Many of the first people who settled in Coffee County are buried in old cemeteries. One special place is the cemetery at Lone Hill United Methodist Church. It's about 10 miles northeast of Douglas. This church and its cemetery have been around since the 1840s.
A very old and large Eastern Redcedar tree stands in this cemetery. It's known as the nation's largest of its kind. This tree has been featured in magazines like the Smithsonian Magazine. It's a truly amazing natural landmark!
Geography of Coffee County
Coffee County covers about 603 square miles. Most of this area, about 575 square miles, is land. The rest, about 28 square miles, is water.
Most of Coffee County is in the Satilla River area. This river flows into the St. Marys-Satilla River basin. A small part of the northern county is in the Lower Ocmulgee River area. This river flows into the Altamaha River basin. The very southwestern part of the county is in the Alapaha River area. This river flows into the Suwannee River basin.
Main Roads in Coffee County
U.S. Route 221
U.S. Route 319
U.S. Route 441
State Route 31
State Route 32
State Route 64
State Route 90
State Route 107
State Route 135
State Route 158
State Route 206
State Route 206 Connector
State Route 268
Neighboring Counties
- Telfair County – to the north
- Jeff Davis County – to the northeast
- Bacon County – to the east
- Ware County – to the southeast
- Atkinson County – to the south
- Berrien County – to the southwest
- Irwin County – to the west
- Ben Hill County – to the west
Towns and Communities
Cities
Unincorporated Communities
- Bushnell
- Sapps Still
- West Green
People in Coffee County (Demographics)
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1860 | 2,879 | — | |
| 1870 | 3,192 | 10.9% | |
| 1880 | 5,070 | 58.8% | |
| 1890 | 10,483 | 106.8% | |
| 1900 | 16,169 | 54.2% | |
| 1910 | 21,953 | 35.8% | |
| 1920 | 18,653 | −15.0% | |
| 1930 | 19,739 | 5.8% | |
| 1940 | 21,541 | 9.1% | |
| 1950 | 23,961 | 11.2% | |
| 1960 | 21,953 | −8.4% | |
| 1970 | 22,828 | 4.0% | |
| 1980 | 26,894 | 17.8% | |
| 1990 | 29,592 | 10.0% | |
| 2000 | 37,413 | 26.4% | |
| 2010 | 42,356 | 13.2% | |
| 2020 | 43,092 | 1.7% | |
| 2023 (est.) | 43,317 | 2.3% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 1790-18801890-1910 1920-1930 1930-1940 1940-1950 1960-1980 1980-2000 2010 2020 |
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| Group | Number of People | Percentage |
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| White | 24,158 | 56.06% |
| Black or African American | 11,872 | 27.55% |
| Native American | 62 | 0.14% |
| Asian | 299 | 0.69% |
| Pacific Islander | 14 | 0.03% |
| Other/Mixed | 1,257 | 2.92% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5,430 | 12.6% |
In 2020, there were 43,092 people living in Coffee County. These people lived in 14,438 households, and 9,913 of those were families.
Education in Coffee County
The city of Douglas is home to South Georgia State College. This college is the oldest two-year school in the University System of Georgia.
See also
In Spanish: Condado de Coffee (Georgia) para niños
