Evans County, Georgia

Infobox U.S. County
county = Evans County
state = Georgia


seallink =


map size = 225
founded = 1914
seat = Claxton
largest city = Claxton
area_total_sq_mi = 187
area_total_km2 = 484
area_land_sq_mi = 185
area_land_km2 = 479
area_water_sq_mi = 2
area_water_km2 = 5
area percentage = 1.05%
census estimate yr = 2005
pop = 11443
density_sq_mi = 57
density_km2 = 22
time zone = Eastern
UTC offset = -5
DST offset = -4
web = evanscountyga.com

Evans County is a county located in the U.S. state of Georgia. As of 2000, the population is 10,495. The 2007 Census Estimate showed a population of 11,505 [http://www.census.gov/popest/counties/tables/CO-EST2007-01-13.xls] . The county seat is Claxton, GeorgiaGR|6.

History

On August 11, 1914, the Georgia General Assembly proposed a constitutional amendment to create Evans County from Bulloch and Tattnall counties. Georgia voters ratified the proposed amendment by a vote of 36,689 to 9,789 [ [http://books.google.com/books?id=MZ4RAAAAIAAJ&pg=PA63&lpg=PA63&dq=%22Constitutional+Amendment%22++%22Evans+County%22&source=web&ots=3HeCRqnDty&sig=9B3tx-PZ6CpgqNfY8KWZ10cdDo8&hl=en&sa=X&oi=book_result&resnum=5&ct=result Public Affairs Information Service Bulletin] , Accessed August 30, 2008] on November 3, 1914, which marks the official date of Evans County's creation. The county was named in honor of Civil War Brigadier General Clement A. Evans.

Law and Government

Evans County has a board of commissioners, sheriff, tax commissioner and clerk of court. The original top positions were held by:
*H. Leonard Brewton -- First County Commissioner (1915-1920)
*T. Walton Rogers -- First County Sheriff (January 1, 1915 - February 24, 1920)
*T.J. Edwards -- First County Tax Commissioner (January 1, 1933-December 25, 1940)
*R.R. Tippins, Sr. -- First Clerk of Court (January 1, 1915-December 31, 1920)

Individuals currently holding those offices are:

*Charles Oglesby -- Current County Commissioner Chairman
*Eddie Bradley -- Sheriff
*Wanda Mosley -- Tax Commissioner
*Gail McCooey -- Clerk of Court

Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 187 square miles (484 km²), of which, 185 square miles (479 km²) of it is land and 2 square miles (5 km²) of it (1.05%) is water.

Cities

*Bellville
*Claxton
*Daisy
*Hagan

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Adjacent counties

*Candler County (northwest)
*Bulloch County (northeast)
*Bryan County (east)
*Liberty County (southeast)
*Tattnall County (southwest)

Demographics

As of the censusGR|2 of 2000, there were 10,495 people, 3,778 households, and 2,678 families residing in the county. The population density was 57 people per square mile (22/km²). There were 4,381 housing units at an average density of 24 per square mile (9/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 61.69% White, 32.98% Black or African American, 0.18% Native American, 0.31% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 4.23% from other races, and 0.58% from two or more races. 5.96% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 3,778 households out of which 34.90% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.00% were married couples living together, 16.40% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.10% were non-families. 25.00% of all households were made up of individuals and 9.90% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.62 and the average family size was 3.10.

In the county the population was spread out with 27.50% under the age of 18, 10.20% from 18 to 24, 29.00% from 25 to 44, 20.70% from 45 to 64, and 12.60% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females there were 94.60 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.10 males.

The median income for a household in the county was $25,447, and the median income for a family was $31,074. Males had a median income of $26,959 versus $17,587 for females. The per capita income for the county was $12,758. About 23.10% of families and 27.00% of the population were below the poverty line, including 36.20% of those under age 18 and 23.60% of those age 65 or over.

References

*Evans County Historical Society. A History of Evans County, Georgia. Claxton, GA: Evans County Historical Society. 1999.

External links

* [http://www.naco.org/Template.cfm?Section=Find_a_County&Template=/cffiles/counties/county.cfm&id=13109 National Association of Counties]