Southwest Georgia facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Southwest Georgia
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Ray Charles Plaza, Albany
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Southwest Georgia highlighted in purple
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Location of Georgia within the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Georgia |
| Largest city | Albany |
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| • Total | 352,426 |
| Demonym(s) | Southwest Georgian |
Southwest Georgia, also known as SOWEGA, is a cool region in the U.S. state of Georgia. It has fourteen counties and shares borders with the states of Alabama and Florida. The biggest city in this area is Albany, which is like the main hub for the region. In 2020, about 352,426 people lived in Southwest Georgia.
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Exploring Southwest Georgia's Location
Southwest Georgia is located in a part of the U.S. called the Deep South. It borders Alabama to its west and Florida to its south. This region includes many counties, such as Baker, Calhoun, Colquitt, Decatur, Dougherty, Early, Grady, Lee, Miller, Mitchell, Seminole, Terrell, Thomas, and Worth. You can also find interesting places like the Kolomoki Mounds and Seminole State Park here.
Who Lives in Southwest Georgia?
In 2020, the U.S. census showed that 352,426 people lived in the counties that make up Southwest Georgia. A lot of people in this area are Black and African American. Six of the counties in Southwest Georgia are part of the "Black Belt," which means more than half of their residents are Black and African American.
Religious Beliefs in the Region
Southwest Georgia is part of the "Bible Belt," a region where many people are evangelical Protestant Christians. Like other parts of Georgia, Baptists are the largest Christian group. In 2020, over 100,000 people were Baptists. Other large Christian groups include nondenominational Protestants, Methodists, Catholics, and Pentecostals.
Some people in Southwest Georgia also follow non-Christian religions. Hinduism is the second-largest religion in the region, followed by Islam and the Baha'i Faith. There is one Hindu temple and two mosques in the area.
Income and Poverty
In 2022, the average household income in Southwest Georgia was around $47,000 to $51,000, depending on the specific area. However, about a quarter of the people in the region live at or below the poverty line.
Southwest Georgia's Economy
The biggest industry in Southwest Georgia is the food industry. This means that many jobs and businesses in the region are related to growing, processing, and selling food.
Getting Around Southwest Georgia
There are several ways to travel in Southwest Georgia.
Air Travel
- Southwest Georgia Regional Airport
Major Highways
You can drive through Southwest Georgia using these main roads:
- U.S. Route 19
- U.S. Route 27
- U.S. Route 82
- U.S. Route 84
- U.S. Route 221
