Morgan County, Georgia facts for kids
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Morgan County
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Morgan County Courthouse in Madison
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Location within the U.S. state of Georgia
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Georgia |
| Founded | December 10, 1807 |
| Seat | Madison |
| Largest city | Madison |
| Area | |
| • Total | 361 sq mi (930 km2) |
| • Land | 345 sq mi (890 km2) |
| • Water | 16 sq mi (40 km2) 4.4%% |
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| • Total | 20,097 |
| • Density | 58/sq mi (22/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| Congressional district | 10th |
Morgan County is a county in the state of Georgia, USA. It is located in the north-central part of Georgia. This area is known for its beautiful Piedmont region and many lakes.
As of the 2020 census, about 20,097 people lived here. The main town and county seat is Madison. In recent years, many new homes have been built in the county. This is because it is close to Lake Oconee, a popular spot for fun activities. It is also near big cities like Atlanta, Athens, Augusta, and Macon, where many people work.
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History of Morgan County
Morgan County was officially created on December 10, 1807. It was named after a famous soldier, Daniel Morgan. He was a hero during the American Revolutionary War.
During the American Civil War, Morgan County helped the Southern states. They formed a group of soldiers called the Panola Guards. This group was part of a larger army unit known as Cobb's Legion.
Geography of Morgan County
Morgan County covers a total area of about 355 square miles. Most of this area, about 347 square miles, is land. The remaining 7.3 square miles, or 2.1%, is water.
All of Morgan County is located in the Upper Oconee River area. This river flows into the larger Altamaha River basin.
Main Roads in Morgan County
Interstate 20
U.S. Route 129
U.S. Route 129 Bypass
U.S. Route 278
U.S. Route 278 Truck
U.S. Route 441
U.S. Route 441 Bypass
State Route 12
State Route 12 Truck
State Route 24
State Route 24 Bypass
State Route 83
State Route 186
State Route 402 (this is another name for I-20)
Neighboring Counties
Morgan County shares borders with these other counties:
- Oconee County (to the north)
- Greene County (to the east)
- Putnam County (to the southeast)
- Jasper County (to the southwest)
- Newton County (to the west)
- Walton County (to the northwest)
Protected Areas
Part of the Oconee National Forest is located within Morgan County. This is a special area protected for nature and wildlife.
Towns and Communities
Morgan County has several towns and communities where people live.
Cities
Town
Other Communities
These are smaller communities that are not officially cities or towns:
- Apalachee
- Godfrey (This is a "ghost town," meaning it's mostly abandoned)
- Pennington
Population Over Time
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1810 | 8,369 | — | |
| 1820 | 13,520 | 61.5% | |
| 1830 | 12,046 | −10.9% | |
| 1840 | 9,121 | −24.3% | |
| 1850 | 10,744 | 17.8% | |
| 1860 | 9,997 | −7.0% | |
| 1870 | 10,696 | 7.0% | |
| 1880 | 14,032 | 31.2% | |
| 1890 | 16,041 | 14.3% | |
| 1900 | 15,813 | −1.4% | |
| 1910 | 19,717 | 24.7% | |
| 1920 | 20,143 | 2.2% | |
| 1930 | 12,488 | −38.0% | |
| 1940 | 12,713 | 1.8% | |
| 1950 | 11,899 | −6.4% | |
| 1960 | 10,280 | −13.6% | |
| 1970 | 9,904 | −3.7% | |
| 1980 | 11,572 | 16.8% | |
| 1990 | 12,883 | 11.3% | |
| 2000 | 15,457 | 20.0% | |
| 2010 | 17,868 | 15.6% | |
| 2020 | 20,097 | 12.5% | |
| 2023 (est.) | 21,460 | 20.1% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 1790-1880 1890-1910 1920-1930 1930-1940 1940-1950 1960-1980 1980-2000 2010 |
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The population of Morgan County has changed a lot over the years. In 1810, there were about 8,369 people. By 2020, the population had grown to 20,097 people.
People in Morgan County (2020)
The table below shows the different groups of people living in Morgan County in 2020.
| Race | Num. | Perc. |
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| White | 14,487 | 72.09% |
| Black or African American | 4,105 | 20.43% |
| Native American | 42 | 0.21% |
| Asian | 122 | 0.61% |
| Pacific Islander | 1 | 0.0% |
| Other/Mixed | 628 | 3.12% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 712 | 3.54% |
In 2020, there were 20,097 people living in Morgan County. These people lived in 6,942 households, and 5,250 of these were families.
See also
In Spanish: Condado de Morgan (Georgia) para niños
