Calhoun County, Georgia

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


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map size = 225
founded = 1854
seat = Morgan
largest city = Arlington
area_total_sq_mi = 284
area_total_km2 = 734
area_land_sq_mi = 280
area_land_km2 = 726
area_water_sq_mi = 3
area_water_km2 = 9
area percentage = 1.20%
census estimate yr = 2006
pop = 6094
density_sq_mi = 23
density_km2 = 9
time zone = Eastern
UTC offset = -5
DST offset = -4
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Calhoun County is a county located in the U.S. state of Georgia. It was created on February 20, 1854. As of 2000, the population was 6,320. The 2007 Census Estimate shows a population of 6,098 [http://www.census.gov/popest/counties/tables/CO-EST2007-01-13.xls] . The county seat is Morgan, GeorgiaGR|6.

History

The County is named for John Caldwell Calhoun, the seventh vice president of the United States.

Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 284 square miles (734 km²), of which, 280 square miles (726 km²) of it is land and 3 square miles (9 km²) of it (1.20%) is water.

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Adjacent counties

*Terrell County (northeast)
*Dougherty County (east)
*Baker County (southeast)
*Early County (southwest)
*Clay County (west)
*Randolph County (northwest)

Demographics

As of the censusGR|2 of 2000, there were 6,320 people, 1,962 households, and 1,347 families residing in the county. The population density was 23 people per square mile (9/km²). There were 2,305 housing units at an average density of 8 per square mile (3/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 38.26% White, 60.60% Black or African American, 0.14% Native American, 0.06% Asian, 0.44% from other races, and 0.49% from two or more races. 2.99% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 1,962 households out of which 31.20% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 41.70% were married couples living together, 23.20% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.30% were non-families. 28.70% of all households were made up of individuals and 12.70% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.55 and the average family size was 3.15.

In the county the population was spread out with 22.10% under the age of 18, 11.30% from 18 to 24, 33.30% from 25 to 44, 20.80% from 45 to 64, and 12.60% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females there were 130.10 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 139.80 males.

The median income for a household in the county was $24,588, and the median income for a family was $31,019. Males had a median income of $25,552 versus $16,554 for females. The per capita income for the county was $11,839. About 23.20% of families and 26.50% of the population were below the poverty line, including 39.20% of those under age 18 and 26.50% of those age 65 or over.

It should be noted, however, that Calhoun County is the location of a state prison. There are approximately 1200 males residing at the institution and are included in the census figures.

Cities and towns

*Arlington
*Edison
*Leary
*MorganFacts.
* This is the hometown of (ACG),The Anointed Children of God Singers.