Jefferson County, Georgia facts for kids
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Jefferson County
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County courthouse in Louisville
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Location within the U.S. state of Georgia
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Georgia |
| Founded | February 20, 1796 |
| Named for | Thomas Jefferson |
| Seat | Louisville |
| Largest city | Louisville |
| Area | |
| • Total | 530 sq mi (1,400 km2) |
| • Land | 526 sq mi (1,360 km2) |
| • Water | 3.2 sq mi (8 km2) 0.6%% |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 15,709 |
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(2023)
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15,183  |
| • Density | 29.64/sq mi (11.44/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| Congressional district | 12th |
| Website | Jefferson County, Georgia |
Jefferson County is a special area in the state of Georgia, in the United States. It's like a smaller region within the state, with its own local government. In 2020, about 15,709 people lived here. The main town and biggest city in Jefferson County is Louisville.
This county was created a long time ago, on February 20, 1796. It was named after Thomas Jefferson, who was a very important person in American history. He helped write the Declaration of Independence and later became the third president of the United States.
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Exploring Jefferson County's Geography
Jefferson County covers a total area of about 530 square miles. Most of this area, about 526 square miles, is land. The rest, about 3.2 square miles, is water, which is less than 1% of the total area.
The northern part of Jefferson County is located in the Brier Creek area, which is part of the larger Savannah River basin. The rest of the county is in the Upper Ogeechee River basin. These basins are like big natural bowls that collect water and direct it towards rivers.
Main Roads in Jefferson County
Many important roads run through Jefferson County, helping people travel around. These include:
U.S. Route 1
U.S. Route 1 Business (Louisville)
U.S. Route 1 Business (Wadley)
U.S. Route 221
U.S. Route 319
State Route 4
State Route 4 Business (Louisville)- State Route 4 Business (Wadley)
State Route 17
State Route 24
State Route 47
State Route 78
State Route 80
State Route 88
State Route 102
State Route 171
State Route 242
State Route 296
State Route 540 (Fall Line Freeway)
Neighboring Counties
Jefferson County shares its borders with several other counties. These include:
- McDuffie County - to the north
- Richmond County - to the northeast
- Burke County - to the east
- Emanuel County - to the south
- Johnson County - to the southwest
- Glascock County - to the northwest
- Washington County - to the west
- Warren County - to the northwest
Towns and Cities in Jefferson County
Jefferson County is home to several communities, each with its own unique character.
Cities
- Avera
- Louisville (This is the county seat, meaning it's where the county government is located)
- Stapleton
- Wadley
- Wrens
Towns
Census-designated place
Population Changes in Jefferson County
The number of people living in Jefferson County has changed over many years.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1800 | 5,684 | — | |
| 1810 | 6,111 | 7.5% | |
| 1820 | 7,056 | 15.5% | |
| 1830 | 7,309 | 3.6% | |
| 1840 | 7,254 | −0.8% | |
| 1850 | 9,131 | 25.9% | |
| 1860 | 10,219 | 11.9% | |
| 1870 | 12,190 | 19.3% | |
| 1880 | 15,671 | 28.6% | |
| 1890 | 17,213 | 9.8% | |
| 1900 | 18,212 | 5.8% | |
| 1910 | 21,379 | 17.4% | |
| 1920 | 22,602 | 5.7% | |
| 1930 | 20,727 | −8.3% | |
| 1940 | 20,040 | −3.3% | |
| 1950 | 18,855 | −5.9% | |
| 1960 | 17,468 | −7.4% | |
| 1970 | 17,174 | −1.7% | |
| 1980 | 18,403 | 7.2% | |
| 1990 | 17,408 | −5.4% | |
| 2000 | 17,266 | −0.8% | |
| 2010 | 16,930 | −1.9% | |
| 2020 | 15,709 | −7.2% | |
| 2023 (est.) | 15,183 | −10.3% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 1790-1880 1890-1910 1920-1930 1930-1940 1940-1950 1960-1980 1980-2000 2010 2020 |
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According to the 2020 United States census, there were 15,709 people living in Jefferson County. These people lived in 5,664 households, which are like family units or groups of people living together.
Education in Jefferson County
For more information about schools and learning in Jefferson County, especially in its main city, you can visit the main article about Louisville, Georgia's education.
See also
In Spanish: Condado de Jefferson (Georgia) para niños
