George County, Mississippi facts for kids
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George County
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George County courthouse in Lucedale
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Location within the U.S. state of Mississippi
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Mississippi |
| Founded | 1910 |
| Named for | James Z. George |
| Seat | Lucedale |
| Largest city | Lucedale |
| Area | |
| • Total | 484 sq mi (1,250 km2) |
| • Land | 479 sq mi (1,240 km2) |
| • Water | 4.9 sq mi (13 km2) 1.0% |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 24,350 |
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(2023)
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25,619  |
| • Density | 50.31/sq mi (19.425/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−6 (Central) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−5 (CDT) |
| Congressional district | 4th |
George County is a place in the state of Mississippi, USA. It's like a district or a region within the state. In 2020, about 24,350 people lived here. The main town and "county seat" is Lucedale. The county got its name from James Z. George, who was a US Senator from Mississippi. George County is also part of the larger Pascagoula metropolitan area. It is right next to the state of Alabama.
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History of George County
George County was officially created on March 16, 1910. It was formed using parts of land that used to belong to Jackson and Greene Counties. The county was named after Senator James Z. George.
A long time ago, the Gulf, Mobile and Ohio Railroad passed through Lucedale. This train line was important for connecting Lucedale to other cities like Mobile.
Geography of George County
George County covers a total area of about 484 square miles. Most of this area, about 479 square miles, is land. The rest, about 4.9 square miles, is water. This means about 1% of the county is covered by water.
Major Roads in George County
Several important roads run through George County. These highways help people travel around the county and to other places.
U.S. Highway 98
Mississippi Highway 26
Mississippi Highway 57
Mississippi Highway 63
Mississippi Highway 198
Neighboring Counties
George County shares its borders with several other counties.
- Greene County (to the north)
- Mobile County, Alabama (to the east)
- Jackson County (to the south)
- Stone County (to the west)
- Perry County (to the northwest)
Protected Natural Areas
Part of the De Soto National Forest is located within George County. This is a large protected area of forests and natural spaces.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 6,599 | — | |
| 1920 | 5,564 | −15.7% | |
| 1930 | 7,523 | 35.2% | |
| 1940 | 8,704 | 15.7% | |
| 1950 | 10,012 | 15.0% | |
| 1960 | 11,098 | 10.8% | |
| 1970 | 12,459 | 12.3% | |
| 1980 | 15,927 | 27.8% | |
| 1990 | 16,673 | 4.7% | |
| 2000 | 19,144 | 14.8% | |
| 2010 | 22,578 | 17.9% | |
| 2020 | 24,350 | 7.8% | |
| 2023 (est.) | 25,619 | 13.5% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 1790-1960 1900-1990 1990-2000 2010-2013 |
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In 2020, the United States Census counted 24,350 people living in George County. There were about 7,592 households and 5,309 families. Most people in the county are White, with smaller groups of African American, Native American, Asian, and Hispanic or Latino people also living there.
Communities in George County
George County has one main city and several smaller communities.
City
- Lucedale is the largest city and the county seat.
Census-designated places
These are areas that are like towns but are not officially incorporated as cities.
Unincorporated places
These are smaller communities that are not part of any city or census-designated place.
- Basin
- Bexley
- Crossroads
- Merrill
- Shipman
Education in George County
All the public schools in George County are part of one school system. This is called the George County School District.
See also
In Spanish: Condado de George para niños
