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Miller County, Georgia
Miller County Courthouse
Miller County Courthouse in Colquitt
Map of Georgia highlighting Miller County
Location in the state of Georgia (U.S. state)
Map of the U.S
Georgia's location in the U.S.
Founded 1856; 167 years ago (1856)
Seat Colquitt
Largest city Colquitt
Area
 - Total
 - Land
 - Water

284 sq mi (736 km²)
282 sq mi (730 km²)
1.2 sq mi (3 km²), 0.4%
Population
 - (2020)
 - Density

6,000
21/sq mi (8/km²)
Congressional district 2nd
Time zone Eastern: UTC-5/-4
Website https://www.millercountyga.gov/
Miller County Historical Marker

Miller County, Georgia historical marker

Miller County is a county located in the southwestern part of the U.S. state of Georgia. As of the 2020 census, the population was 6,000.[1] The county seat is Colquitt.[2] The county was created on February 26, 1856, and named after Andrew Jackson Miller (1806–56), president of the Medical College of Georgia.[3]

Geography[]

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 284 square miles (740 km2), of which 282 square miles (730 km2) is land and 1.2 square miles (3.1 km2) (0.4%) is water.[4]

The majority of Miller County, west of a north-to-south line made as a continuation of the eastern Early County border, is located in the Spring Creek sub-basin of the ACF River Basin (Apalachicola-Chattahoochee-Flint River Basin). The county's very northeastern corner is located in the Ichawaynochaway Creek sub-basin of the same ACF River Basin, while the southeastern portion, from just north of State Route 91 going south, is located in the Lower Flint River sub-basin of the same larger ACF River Basin.[5]

Major highways[]

  • US 27 U.S. Route 27
  • Georgia 1 State Route 1
  • Georgia 39 State Route 39
  • Georgia 45 State Route 45
  • Georgia 91 State Route 91
  • Georgia 91 Spur State Route 91 Spur
  • Georgia 273 State Route 273
  • Georgia 310 State Route 310

Adjacent counties[]

Demographics[]

Historical populations
Census Pop.
1860 1,791
1870 3,091 72.6%
1880 3,720 20.3%
1890 4,275 14.9%
1900 6,319 47.8%
1910 7,986 26.4%
1920 9,565 19.8%
1930 9,076 −5.1%
1940 9,998 10.2%
1950 9,023 −9.8%
1960 6,908 −23.4%
1970 6,397 −7.4%
1980 7,038 10.0%
1990 6,280 −10.8%
2000 6,383 1.6%
2010 6,125 −4.0%
U.S. Decennial Census[6]
1790-1960[7] 1900-1990[8]
1990-2000[9] 2010-2020[10]

2000 census[]

As of the census[11] of 2000, there were 6,383 people, 2,487 households, and 1,765 families living in the county. The population density was 9/km2 (23/mi2). There were 2,770 housing units at an average density of 4/km2 (10/mi2). The racial makeup of the county was 70.26% White, 28.90% Black or African American, 0.17% Native American, 0.05% Asian, 0.08% Pacific Islander, 0.20% from other races, and 0.33% from two or more races. 0.69% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 2,487 households, out of which 31.50% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.70% were married couples living together, 15.50% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.00% were non-families. 26.70% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.60% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.51 and the average family size was 3.03.

In the county, the population was spread out, with 26.30% under the age of 18, 7.00% from 18 to 24, 26.20% from 25 to 44, 23.40% from 45 to 64, and 17.10% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 89.10 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 83.90 males.

The median income for a household in the county was $27,335, and the median income for a family was $31,866. Males had a median income of $25,995 versus $20,886 for females. The per capita income for the county was $15,435. About 16.90% of families and 21.20% of the population were below the poverty line, including 28.70% of those under age 18 and 21.10% of those age 65 or over.

2010 census[]

As of the 2010 United States Census, there were 6,125 people, 2,426 households, and 1,674 families living in the county.[12] The population density was 21.7 inhabitants per square mile (8.4 /km2). There were 2,791 housing units at an average density of 9.9 per square mile (3.8 /km2).[13] The racial makeup of the county was 69.6% white, 28.1% black or African American, 0.5% Asian, 0.2% American Indian, 0.4% from other races, and 1.2% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 1.5% of the population.[12] In terms of ancestry, 14.2% were American, and 5.2% were Irish.[14]

Of the 2,426 households, 32.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.1% were married couples living together, 15.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 31.0% were non-families, and 27.3% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.46 and the average family size was 3.00. The median age was 41.7 years.[12]

The median income for a household in the county was $33,196 and the median income for a family was $40,685. Males had a median income of $31,985 versus $29,110 for females. The per capita income for the county was $19,895. About 18.9% of families and 18.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 22.3% of those under age 18 and 16.1% of those age 65 or over.[15]

2020 census[]

Miller County racial composition[16]
Race Num. Perc.
White (non-Hispanic) 3,949 65.82%
Black or African American (non-Hispanic) 1,748 29.13%
Native American 9 0.15%
Asian 26 0.43%
Pacific Islander 1 0.02%
Other/Mixed 131 2.18%
Hispanic or Latino 136 2.27%

As of the 2020 United States census, there were 6,000 people, 2,333 households, and 1,556 families residing in the county.

Education[]

Miller County Board of Education

Miller County School District headquarters

The Miller County School District operates public schools serving residents of the county.

Communities[]

  • Boykin
  • Colquitt

Politics[]

United States presidential election results for Miller County, Georgia[17]
Year Republican Democratic Third party
No.  % No.  % No.  %
2020 2,066 72.90% 748 26.39% 20 0.71%
2016 1,891 74.33% 623 24.49% 30 1.18%
2012 1,905 68.53% 852 30.65% 23 0.83%
2008 1,899 69.31% 818 29.85% 23 0.84%
2004 1,694 69.37% 736 30.14% 12 0.49%
2000 1,349 62.74% 783 36.42% 18 0.84%
1996 847 42.43% 909 45.54% 240 12.02%
1992 826 37.26% 934 42.13% 457 20.61%
1988 1,105 68.00% 515 31.69% 5 0.31%
1984 1,348 71.93% 526 28.07% 0 0.00%
1980 900 43.84% 1,127 54.90% 26 1.27%
1976 476 23.66% 1,536 76.34% 0 0.00%
1972 1,269 91.49% 118 8.51% 0 0.00%
1968 249 10.91% 171 7.49% 1,862 81.60%
1964 1,658 85.82% 274 14.18% 0 0.00%
1960 62 5.26% 1,116 94.74% 0 0.00%
1956 441 22.01% 1,563 77.99% 0 0.00%
1952 223 12.12% 1,617 87.88% 0 0.00%
1948 32 3.72% 723 83.97% 106 12.31%
1944 59 6.80% 809 93.20% 0 0.00%
1940 50 6.06% 775 93.94% 0 0.00%
1936 36 5.22% 653 94.64% 1 0.14%
1932 0 0.00% 392 98.99% 4 1.01%
1928 101 23.88% 322 76.12% 0 0.00%
1924 45 24.59% 126 68.85% 12 6.56%
1920 30 16.22% 155 83.78% 0 0.00%
1916 15 3.09% 464 95.47% 7 1.44%
1912 4 2.45% 150 92.02% 9 5.52%
1908 23 10.09% 161 70.61% 44 19.30%
1904 1 0.34% 174 59.39% 118 40.27%
1900 19 8.12% 183 78.21% 32 13.68%
1896 55 14.07% 315 80.56% 21 5.37%
1892 0 0.00% 371 70.53% 155 29.47%
1888 9 5.03% 170 94.97% 0 0.00%
1884 0 0.00% 115 100.00% 0 0.00%
1880 18 6.95% 241 93.05% 0 0.00%



See also[]

  • National Register of Historic Places listings in Miller County, Georgia

References[]

  1. ^ "Census - Geography Profile: Miller County, Georgia". United States Census Bureau. https://data.census.gov/profile/Miller_County,_Georgia?g=0500000US13201. 
  2. ^ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. http://www.naco.org/Counties/Pages/FindACounty.aspx. 
  3. ^ Krakow, Kenneth K. (1975). Georgia Place-Names: Their History and Origins. Macon, GA: Winship Press. pp. 148. ISBN 0-915430-00-2. http://www.kenkrakow.com/gpn/m.pdf. 
  4. ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. https://www.census.gov/geographies/reference-files/time-series/geo/gazetteer-files.html. 
  5. ^ "Georgia Soil and Water Conservation Commission Interactive Mapping Experience". Georgia Soil and Water Conservation Commission. http://www.gaswcc.org/maps/. 
  6. ^ "U.S. Decennial Census". United States Census Bureau. https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census.html. 
  7. ^ "Historical Census Browser". University of Virginia Library. http://mapserver.lib.virginia.edu. 
  8. ^ "Population of Counties by Decennial Census: 1900 to 1990". United States Census Bureau. https://www.census.gov/population/cencounts/ga190090.txt. 
  9. ^ "Census 2000 PHC-T-4. Ranking Tables for Counties: 1990 and 2000". United States Census Bureau. https://www.census.gov/population/www/cen2000/briefs/phc-t4/tables/tab02.pdf. 
  10. ^ "State & County QuickFacts". United States Census Bureau. http://quickfacts.census.gov/qfd/states/13/13201.html. 
  11. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. https://www.census.gov. 
  12. ^ a b c "DP-1 Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics: 2010 Demographic Profile Data". United States Census Bureau. http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/10_DP/DPDP1/0500000US13201. 
  13. ^ "Population, Housing Units, Area, and Density: 2010 - County". United States Census Bureau. http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/10_SF1/GCTPH1.CY07/0500000US13201. 
  14. ^ "DP02 SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS IN THE UNITED STATES – 2006-2010 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates". United States Census Bureau. http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/ACS/10_5YR/DP02/0500000US13201. 
  15. ^ "DP03 SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS – 2006-2010 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates". United States Census Bureau. http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/ACS/10_5YR/DP03/0500000US13201. 
  16. ^ "Explore Census Data". https://data.census.gov/cedsci/table?g=0500000US13201&tid=DECENNIALPL2020.P2. 
  17. ^ Leip, David. "Dave Leip's Atlas of U.S. Presidential Elections". http://uselectionatlas.org/RESULTS. 

External links[]

Coordinates: 31°10′N 84°44′W / 31.16, -84.73


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