Pike County, Georgia facts for kids
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Pike County
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Pike County Courthouse (built 1895), Zebulon
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Location within the U.S. state of Georgia
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Georgia |
| Founded | 1822 |
| Named for | Zebulon Pike |
| Seat | Zebulon |
| Largest city | Zebulon |
| Area | |
| • Total | 219 sq mi (570 km2) |
| • Land | 216 sq mi (560 km2) |
| • Water | 3.3 sq mi (9 km2) |
| Population
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| • Total | 18,889 |
| • Density | 87/sq mi (34/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| Congressional district | 3rd |
Pike County is a county in the U.S. state of Georgia. It is located in the west-central part of the state. As of the 2020 census, about 18,889 people lived there. The main town, or county seat, is Zebulon.
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History
Pike County was created in 1822. It was formed from a part of Monroe County. The county was named after Zebulon Montgomery Pike. He was a famous American explorer and an army officer.
Geography
Pike County covers a total area of about 219 square miles (567 square kilometers). Most of this area, 216 square miles (559 square kilometers), is land. The remaining 3.3 square miles (8.5 square kilometers) is water.
The county is located in the Piedmont region of Georgia. This area has rolling hills and is between the mountains and the coastal plain. All of Pike County is part of the Upper Flint River area.
Major Highways
Several important roads pass through Pike County. These highways help people travel to and from different parts of the county and beyond.
U.S. Route 19
U.S. Route 41
State Route 3
State Route 7
State Route 18
State Route 74
State Route 109
State Route 362
Neighboring Counties
Pike County shares borders with several other counties:
- Spalding County (to the north)
- Lamar County (to the east)
- Upson County (to the south)
- Meriwether County (to the west)
Communities
Pike County has several towns and communities.
Cities
- Concord
- Meansville
- Molena
- Williamson
- Zebulon (This is the county seat)
Census-Designated Place
Unincorporated Communities
These are smaller communities that are not officially part of a city or town.
- Jolly
- Lifsey
- Hollonville
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1830 | 6,149 | — | |
| 1840 | 9,176 | 49.2% | |
| 1850 | 14,306 | 55.9% | |
| 1860 | 10,078 | −29.6% | |
| 1870 | 10,905 | 8.2% | |
| 1880 | 15,849 | 45.3% | |
| 1890 | 16,300 | 2.8% | |
| 1900 | 18,761 | 15.1% | |
| 1910 | 19,495 | 3.9% | |
| 1920 | 21,212 | 8.8% | |
| 1930 | 10,853 | −48.8% | |
| 1940 | 10,375 | −4.4% | |
| 1950 | 8,459 | −18.5% | |
| 1960 | 7,138 | −15.6% | |
| 1970 | 7,316 | 2.5% | |
| 1980 | 8,937 | 22.2% | |
| 1990 | 10,224 | 14.4% | |
| 2000 | 13,688 | 33.9% | |
| 2010 | 17,869 | 30.5% | |
| 2020 | 18,889 | 5.7% | |
| 2023 (est.) | 20,461 | 14.5% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 1790-1880 1890-1910 1920-1930 1930-1940 1940-1950 1960-1980 1980-2000 2010 |
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The table below shows the different racial groups living in Pike County as of 2020.
| Race | Number of People | Percentage |
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| White (non-Hispanic) | 16,313 | 86.36% |
| Black or African American (non-Hispanic) | 1,445 | 7.65% |
| Native American | 28 | 0.15% |
| Asian | 77 | 0.41% |
| Other/Mixed | 678 | 3.59% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 348 | 1.84% |
In 2020, there were 18,889 people living in Pike County. These people lived in 6,143 households, and 4,525 of these were families.
Education
The Pike County School District is in charge of public schools in Pike County. The district has several schools for different age groups. There is a Pre-K building, a primary school (grades K-2), and an elementary school (grades 3-5). There is also a middle school (grades 6-8), a ninth-grade academy, and a high school (grades 10-12). Michael Duncan is the Superintendent of Schools.
Georgia Military College also has a campus near Zebulon City Hall.
See also
In Spanish: Condado de Pike (Georgia) para niños
