Turner County, Georgia facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Turner County
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Turner County Courthouse (Built 1907), Ashburn
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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 | August 18, 1905 | |
| Named for | Henry G. Turner | |
| Seat | Ashburn | |
| Largest city | Ashburn | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 290 sq mi (800 km2) | |
| • Land | 285 sq mi (740 km2) | |
| • Water | 4.6 sq mi (12 km2) 1.6%% | |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 9,006 | |
| • Estimate
(2023)
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8,909  |
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| • Density | 31.1/sq mi (11.99/km2) | |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) | |
| Congressional district | 8th | |
Turner County is a special area called a county in the middle of southern Georgia. In 2020, about 9,000 people lived here. The main town, or county seat, is Ashburn.
Turner County was created a long time ago, on August 18, 1905. It was named after Henry G. Turner. He was an important person who worked in the U.S. government and also served as a judge on Georgia's highest court, the Georgia State Supreme Court.
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About the Land and Water
Turner County covers about 290 square miles. Most of this area, about 285 square miles, is land. The rest, about 4.6 square miles, is water. That's about 1.6% of the total area.
The eastern part of Turner County has rivers that flow into the Alapaha River. This river is part of the larger Suwannee River system. The southern and western parts of the county also have rivers that flow into the Little River, which is also part of the Suwannee River system. The far western edge of Turner County is part of the Flint River area. This river is part of a very large river system called the ACF River Basin.
Main Roads and Highways
Many important roads run through Turner County. These roads help people travel easily and connect the county to other places.
Interstate 75: This is a major highway that goes through many states.
U.S. Route 41: Another important U.S. highway.
State Route 7
State Route 32
State Route 32 Connector
State Route 90
State Route 107
State Route 112
State Route 159
State Route 401: This is another name for Interstate 75.
Neighboring Counties
Turner County shares its borders with several other counties in Georgia:
- Wilcox County (to the northeast)
- Ben Hill County (to the east)
- Irwin County (to the east)
- Tift County (to the southeast)
- Worth County (to the southwest)
- Crisp County (to the northwest)
Towns and Communities
Turner County has several towns and smaller communities where people live.
Cities and Unincorporated Communities
- Ashburn (This is the county seat, the main town)
- Rebecca
- Dakota
- Amboy
- Coverdale
- Sycamore
- Live Oak
- Sibley
Who Lives Here: Population Facts
The number of people living in Turner County has changed over the years. Here's a look at the population counts from different years:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 10,075 | — | |
| 1920 | 12,466 | 23.7% | |
| 1930 | 11,196 | −10.2% | |
| 1940 | 10,846 | −3.1% | |
| 1950 | 10,479 | −3.4% | |
| 1960 | 8,439 | −19.5% | |
| 1970 | 8,790 | 4.2% | |
| 1980 | 9,510 | 8.2% | |
| 1990 | 8,703 | −8.5% | |
| 2000 | 9,504 | 9.2% | |
| 2010 | 8,930 | −6.0% | |
| 2020 | 9,006 | 0.9% | |
| 2023 (est.) | 8,909 | −0.2% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 1790-1880 1890-1910 1920-1930 1930-1940 1940-1950 1960-1980 1980-2000 2010 |
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In 2020, the U.S. census counted 9,006 people living in Turner County. These people lived in 3,169 households, and 2,297 of these were families.
Here's a breakdown of the different groups of people living in Turner County in 2020:
| Race | Number of People | Percentage |
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| White (not Hispanic) | 4,700 | 52.19% |
| Black or African American (not Hispanic) | 3,644 | 40.46% |
| Native American | 7 | 0.08% |
| Asian | 49 | 0.54% |
| Other/Mixed | 234 | 2.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 372 | 4.13% |
Famous People from Turner County
- Henry T. Elrod: He was a brave person who received the Medal of Honor. This is a very special award for military heroes.
Images for kids
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The Turner County Courthouse, built in 1907, is in Ashburn.
See also
In Spanish: Condado de Turner (Georgia) para niños
