Johnson County, Georgia facts for kids
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Johnson County
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Johnson County Courthouse in Wrightsville
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Location within the U.S. state of Georgia
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Georgia |
| Founded | December 11, 1858 |
| Named for | Herschel Vespasian Johnson |
| Seat | Wrightsville |
| Largest city | Wrightsville |
| Area | |
| • Total | 307 sq mi (800 km2) |
| • Land | 303 sq mi (780 km2) |
| • Water | 3.6 sq mi (9 km2) 1.2%% |
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| • Total | 9,189 |
| • Density | 30/sq mi (10/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| Congressional district | 10th |
Johnson County is a county located along the oconee River in the U.S. state of Georgia. As of the 2020 census, the population was 9,189. The county seat is Wrightsville. Johnson County is part of the Dublin, Georgia, micropolitan statistical area.
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History
Johnson county was created by the Georgia legislature December 11, 1858 from parts of Emanuel, Laurens and Washington counties. Johnson County was named for Georgia governor, senator, and unsuccessful U.S. vice-presidential candidate Herschel Vespasian Johnson.
Geography
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 307 square miles (800 km2), of which 303 square miles (780 km2) is land and 3.6 square miles (9.3 km2) (1.2%) is water.
The vast majority of Johnson County is located in the Ohoopee River sub-basin of the Altamaha River basin. Tiny portions of the northeastern borders of the county are located in the Upper Ogeechee River sub-basin of the Ogeechee River basin, while the western corner of Johnson County is located in the Lower Oconee River sub-basin of the Altamaha River basin.
Major highways
U.S. Route 80
U.S. Route 221
U.S. Route 319
State Route 15
State Route 26
State Route 31
State Route 57
State Route 78
State Route 86
State Route 171
Adjacent counties
- Washington County - north
- Jefferson County - northeast
- Emanuel County - east
- Treutlen County - south
- Laurens County - southwest
- Wilkinson County - west
Communities
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1860 | 2,919 | — | |
| 1870 | 2,964 | 1.5% | |
| 1880 | 4,800 | 61.9% | |
| 1890 | 6,129 | 27.7% | |
| 1900 | 11,409 | 86.1% | |
| 1910 | 12,897 | 13.0% | |
| 1920 | 13,546 | 5.0% | |
| 1930 | 12,681 | −6.4% | |
| 1940 | 12,953 | 2.1% | |
| 1950 | 9,893 | −23.6% | |
| 1960 | 8,048 | −18.6% | |
| 1970 | 7,727 | −4.0% | |
| 1980 | 8,660 | 12.1% | |
| 1990 | 8,329 | −3.8% | |
| 2000 | 8,560 | 2.8% | |
| 2010 | 9,980 | 16.6% | |
| 2020 | 9,189 | −7.9% | |
| 2023 (est.) | 9,282 | −7.0% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 1790-1880 1890-1910 1920-1930 1930-1940 1940-1950 1960-1980 1980-2000 2010 2020 |
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2020 census
| Race | Num. | Perc. |
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| White (non-Hispanic) | 5,800 | 63.12% |
| Black or African American (non-Hispanic) | 3,017 | 32.83% |
| Native American | 23 | 0.25% |
| Asian | 28 | 0.3% |
| Pacific Islander | 15 | 0.16% |
| Other/Mixed | 189 | 2.06% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 117 | 1.27% |
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 9,189 people, 3,393 households, and 2,208 families residing in the county.
Education
In 1970, Johnson County schools integrated peacefully due to careful planning by the county's board of education and firm management by superintendent Buren Claxton.
The county's public schools are located in Wrightsville. The school mascot is the Trojan, and the school colors are blue and white. The school fight song is the theme from the movie Hang 'Em High.
Sports
Herschel Walker, a Johnson County native, played on the county's only state championship football team in 1979. Walker went on to play for the University of Georgia and won the Heisman Trophy. In 2004 Johnson County High School named its football field for Walker.
See also
In Spanish: Condado de Johnson (Georgia) para niños
