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Haralson County
Former Haralson County Courthouse in Buchanan in 1980
Former Haralson County Courthouse in Buchanan in 1980
Map of Georgia highlighting Haralson County
Location within the U.S. state of Georgia
Map of the United States highlighting Georgia
Georgia's location within the U.S.
Country  United States
State  Georgia
Founded January 26, 1856; 169 years ago (1856-01-26)
Named for Hugh A. Haralson
Seat Buchanan
Largest city Bremen
Area
 • Total 283 sq mi (730 km2)
 • Land 282 sq mi (730 km2)
 • Water 1.0 sq mi (3 km2)  0.4%%
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 29,919
Time zone UTC−5 (Eastern)
 • Summer (DST) UTC−4 (EDT)
Congressional district 14th

Haralson County is a county in the U.S. state of Georgia. It is located in the Northwest part of the state.

In 2020, about 29,919 people lived here. The main town, or county seat, is Buchanan. Haralson County was created on January 26, 1856. It was named after Hugh A. Haralson, who was a congressman from Georgia.

Haralson County is also part of the larger Atlanta area.

Exploring Haralson County's Geography

Haralson County covers about 283 square miles. Most of this area is land, with a small amount of water.

The county is mostly in the upper Piedmont region of Georgia. This area has rolling hills. You can also find some mountains here. These mountains are part of the foothills of the big Appalachian Mountains.

Most of the county is in the Upper Tallapoosa River area. A small part in the northwest is in the Upper Coosa River area. Both of these rivers are part of the larger ACT River Basin.

Main Roads and Highways

Many important roads run through Haralson County. These roads help people travel easily. They also connect the county to other parts of Georgia and nearby states.

  • I-20.svg Interstate 20
  • US 27.svg U.S. Route 27
  • Business plate.svg
    US 27.svg U.S. Route 27 Business
  • US 78.svg U.S. Route 78
  • Georgia 1.svg State Route 1
  • Georgia 1 Business.svg State Route 1 Business
  • Georgia 8.svg State Route 8
  • 20px State Route 16
  • Georgia 100.svg State Route 100
  • Georgia 113.svg State Route 113
  • Georgia 120.svg State Route 120
  • Georgia 402.svg State Route 402 (This is the official number for I-20)

Neighboring Counties

Haralson County shares borders with several other counties. These include:

Population and People

The number of people living in Haralson County has grown over the years. Here's a look at the population changes:

Historical population
Census Pop.
1860 3,039
1870 4,004 31.8%
1880 5,972 49.2%
1890 11,316 89.5%
1900 11,922 5.4%
1910 13,514 13.4%
1920 14,440 6.9%
1930 13,263 −8.2%
1940 14,377 8.4%
1950 14,663 2.0%
1960 14,543 −0.8%
1970 15,927 9.5%
1980 18,422 15.7%
1990 21,966 19.2%
2000 25,690 17.0%
2010 28,780 12.0%
2020 29,919 4.0%
2023 (est.) 32,038 11.3%
U.S. Decennial Census
1790-1880 1890-1910
1920-1930 1930-1940
1940-1950 1960-1980
1980-2000 2010 2020

Who Lives in Haralson County?

The 2020 census showed that 29,919 people lived in Haralson County. There were 11,259 households and 7,960 families.

Most people in the county are White (89.66%). About 4.19% are Black or African American. Other groups include Asian, Native American, and people of mixed races. About 1.66% of the population is Hispanic or Latino.

Education in Haralson County

Most public schools in Haralson County are part of the Haralson County School District. This district provides education for many students.

However, the City of Bremen has its own school system. It is called the Bremen City School District. Bremen is a city that is partly in Haralson County and partly in Carroll County.

Towns and Communities

Haralson County has several towns and smaller communities. These places are where people live and work.

Cities

Unincorporated Communities

These are smaller communities that are not officially cities.

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See also

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