Seminole County, Georgia facts for kids
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Seminole County
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Seminole County Courthouse in Donalsonville
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Location within the U.S. state of Georgia
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| Country |  United States |
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| State |  Georgia |
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| Founded | November 2, 1920 | |
| Named for | Seminole tribe | |
| Seat | Donalsonville | |
| Largest city | Donalsonville | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 257 sq mi (670 km2) | |
| • Land | 235 sq mi (610 km2) | |
| • Water | 21 sq mi (50 km2) 8.3%% | |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 9,147 | |
| • Density | 39/sq mi (15/km2) | |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) | |
| Congressional district | 2nd | |
Seminole County is a county found in the southwestern part of Georgia. It is named after the Seminole tribe of Native Americans. The county seat, which is the main town where the county government is located, is Donalsonville. In 2020, about 9,147 people lived in Seminole County.
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History of Seminole County
Seminole County was officially created on November 2, 1920. The idea to form the county was first suggested on July 8, 1920. Land for the new county came from parts of two older counties: Decatur and Early.
The county is named after the Seminole tribe of Native Americans. This tribe once lived near the Chattahoochee River in this area. Later, they were moved to the Florida Everglades. There's a story that the famous Seminole chief, Osceola, was born in what is now Seminole County.
Geography of Seminole County
Seminole County covers a total area of 257 square miles. Most of this area, 235 square miles, is land. The remaining 21 square miles, or about 8.3%, is water.
Most of Seminole County is located in the Spring Creek area. This area is part of a larger river system called the ACF River Basin. The county's western border, which touches Florida, is along the Lower Chattahoochee River. A small part of the southeastern corner, which includes part of Lake Seminole, is in the Lower Flint River area. Seminole County is special because it is the only county in Georgia that shares a border with both Alabama and Florida.
Major Roads in Seminole County
U.S. Route 84
State Route 38
State Route 39
State Route 45
State Route 91
State Route 91 Alternate
State Route 253
State Route 285
State Route 374
Neighboring Counties
Seminole County is surrounded by several other counties:
- Miller County (to the northeast)
- Decatur County (to the east)
- Jackson County, Florida (to the southwest)
- Houston County, Alabama (to the northwest)
- Early County (to the north-northwest)
Towns and Cities
Seminole County has a few communities within its borders.
City
- Donalsonville (This is the county seat, meaning it's where the main government offices are.)
Town
Population and People
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1930 | 7,389 | — | |
| 1940 | 8,492 | 14.9% | |
| 1950 | 7,904 | −6.9% | |
| 1960 | 6,802 | −13.9% | |
| 1970 | 7,059 | 3.8% | |
| 1980 | 9,057 | 28.3% | |
| 1990 | 9,010 | −0.5% | |
| 2000 | 9,369 | 4.0% | |
| 2010 | 8,729 | −6.8% | |
| 2020 | 9,147 | 4.8% | |
| 2023 (est.) | 9,092 | 4.2% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 1790-1880 1890-1910 1920-1930 1930-1940 1940-1950 1960-1980 1980-2000 2010 2020 |
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The population of Seminole County has changed over the years. According to the 2020 United States census, there were 9,147 people living in the county. These people lived in 3,363 households, which included 2,162 families.
Here's a look at the different groups of people living in Seminole County over time:
| Race / Ethnicity (NH = Non-Hispanic) | Pop 2000 | Pop 2010 | Pop 2020 | % 2000 | % 2010 | % 2020 |
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| White alone (NH) | 5,734 | 5,516 | 5,617 | 61.20% | 63.19% | 61.41% |
| Black or African American alone (NH) | 3,224 | 2,887 | 2,961 | 34.41% | 33.07% | 32.37% |
| Native American or Alaska Native alone (NH) | 15 | 12 | 6 | 0.16% | 0.14% | 0.07% |
| Asian alone (NH) | 17 | 33 | 61 | 0.18% | 0.38% | 0.67% |
| Pacific Islander alone (NH) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Other race alone (NH) | 0 | 10 | 25 | 0.00% | 0.11% | 0.27% |
| Mixed race or Multiracial (NH) | 32 | 67 | 249 | 0.34% | 0.77% | 2.72% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 347 | 204 | 228 | 3.70% | 2.34% | 2.49% |
| Total | 9,369 | 8,729 | 9,147 | 100.00% | 100.00% | 100.00% |
See also
In Spanish: Condado de Seminole (Georgia) para niños
