Heard County, Georgia facts for kids
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Heard County
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Heard County courthouse in Franklin
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Location within the U.S. state of Georgia
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Georgia |
| Founded | December 22, 1830 |
| Named for | Stephen Heard |
| Seat | Franklin |
| Largest city | Franklin |
| Area | |
| • Total | 301 sq mi (780 km2) |
| • Land | 296 sq mi (770 km2) |
| • Water | 5.1 sq mi (13 km2) 1.7%% |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 11,412 |
| • Density | 38/sq mi (15/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| Congressional district | 3rd |
Heard County is a county in the west central part of Georgia. In 2020, about 11,412 people lived there. This was a small decrease from 11,834 people in 2010. The main town and government center, called the county seat, is Franklin. Heard County was officially created on December 22, 1830.
Heard County is also part of the larger Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell area. This means it's connected to the big city of Atlanta and its nearby towns.
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Heard County's History
Heard County was officially formed by a special law from the Georgia Legislature on December 22, 1830. It was named after Stephen Heard. He was an important leader who became the acting Governor of Georgia on February 18, 1781.
Stephen Heard moved to Wilkes County from Hanover County, Virginia. He was a brave soldier in the American Revolutionary War. He was especially known for his actions at the Battle of Kettle Creek. The first sheriff of Heard County, Jonathan Mewsick, started his job in 1832.
Geography of Heard County
Heard County covers a total area of about 301 square miles. Most of this area, about 296 square miles, is land. The remaining 5.1 square miles, which is about 1.7% of the county, is water.
Most of Heard County is located in the Middle Chattahoochee River area, near Lake Harding. This area is part of a larger river system called the ACF River Basin. A very small part of the county, in the northwest near Ephesus, is in the Upper Tallapoosa River area. This is part of the ACT River Basin.
Main Roads in Heard County
U.S. Route 27
State Route 1
State Route 34
State Route 100
State Route 219
Neighboring Counties
Heard County shares borders with these other counties:
- Carroll County (to the north)
- Coweta County (to the east)
- Troup County (to the south)
- Randolph County, Alabama (to the west, this is also where the time zone changes)
Towns and Communities
Heard County has several towns and communities where people live.
Cities in Heard County
Towns in Heard County
Census-Designated Places
- Glenn (These are areas that are like towns but not officially incorporated as cities)
Unincorporated Communities
Population and People
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1840 | 5,329 | — | |
| 1850 | 6,923 | 29.9% | |
| 1860 | 7,805 | 12.7% | |
| 1870 | 7,866 | 0.8% | |
| 1880 | 8,769 | 11.5% | |
| 1890 | 9,557 | 9.0% | |
| 1900 | 11,177 | 17.0% | |
| 1910 | 11,189 | 0.1% | |
| 1920 | 11,126 | −0.6% | |
| 1930 | 9,102 | −18.2% | |
| 1940 | 8,610 | −5.4% | |
| 1950 | 6,975 | −19.0% | |
| 1960 | 5,333 | −23.5% | |
| 1970 | 5,354 | 0.4% | |
| 1980 | 6,520 | 21.8% | |
| 1990 | 8,628 | 32.3% | |
| 2000 | 11,012 | 27.6% | |
| 2010 | 11,834 | 7.5% | |
| 2020 | 11,412 | −3.6% | |
| 2023 (est.) | 12,034 | 1.7% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 1790-1880 1890-1910 1920-1930 1930-1940 1940-1950 1960-1980 1980-2000 2010 2020 |
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| Race | Num. | Perc. |
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| White (non-Hispanic) | 9,589 | 84.03% |
| Black or African American (non-Hispanic) | 930 | 8.15% |
| Native American | 33 | 0.29% |
| Asian | 53 | 0.46% |
| Pacific Islander | 4 | 0.04% |
| Other/Mixed | 550 | 4.82% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 253 | 2.22% |
According to the 2020 United States census, there were 11,412 people living in Heard County. These people made up 4,502 households, and 3,254 of these were families.
See also
In Spanish: Condado de Heard para niños
