Bulloch County, Georgia
Encyclopedia
Bulloch County is a county located in the U.S. state
of Georgia
. It was created on February 8, 1796. Bulloch County has undergone rapid growth in recent years. As of 2000, the population was 55,983. The 2009 Census Estimate showed a population of 69,213. The county seat
is Statesboro
.
In February 1776, the Georgia Legislature created a county from St. Phillip's parish. The legislature designated this parish to be called Bulloch County. It was Georgia's 21st county. It is named after Archibald Bulloch
, a South Carolina native who served as Provincial Governor of Georgia.
. However, the landscape gets slightly hilly in the northwestern and central side of the county. Bulloch County is just southwest of the Ogeechee River
and has many other small waterways, ponds, and swamps. Trees like bald cypress are seen in these areas. On higher ground, pine, oak, and many other tree varieties native to the southeastern United States thrive.
of 2000, there were 55,983 people, 20,743 households, and 12,342 families residing in the county. The population density
was 82 people per square mile (32/km²). There were 22,742 housing units at an average density of 33 per square mile (13/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 68.70% White
, 28.76% Black
or African American
, 0.13% Native American
, 0.82% Asian
, 0.03% Pacific Islander
, 0.80% from other races
, and 0.76% from two or more races. 1.88% of the population were Hispanic
or Latino
of any race.
There were 20,743 households out of which 29.70% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.10% were married couples
living together, 11.80% had a female householder with no husband present, and 40.50% were non-families. 24.60% of all households were made up of individuals and 6.80% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.53 and the average family size was 3.08.
In the county the population was spread out with 22.30% under the age of 18, 26.20% from 18 to 24, 24.80% from 25 to 44, 17.40% from 45 to 64, and 9.30% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 26 years. For every 100 females there were 94.90 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.30 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $29,499, and the median income for a family was $42,199. Males had a median income of $30,899 versus $22,479 for females. The per capita income
for the county was $16,080. About 11.90% of families and 24.50% of the population were below the poverty line, including 20.60% of those under age 18 and 18.60% of those age 65 or over.
U.S. state
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of Georgia
Georgia (U.S. state)
Georgia is a state located in the southeastern United States. It was established in 1732, the last of the original Thirteen Colonies. The state is named after King George II of Great Britain. Georgia was the fourth state to ratify the United States Constitution, on January 2, 1788...
. It was created on February 8, 1796. Bulloch County has undergone rapid growth in recent years. As of 2000, the population was 55,983. The 2009 Census Estimate showed a population of 69,213. The county seat
County seat
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is Statesboro
Statesboro, Georgia
Statesboro is a city in southeast Georgia, United States, and is the county seat and most populous city of Bulloch County. Statesboro has a population of 28,422 and the Statesboro, GA Micropolitan Statistical Area had a population of 70,217...
.
In February 1776, the Georgia Legislature created a county from St. Phillip's parish. The legislature designated this parish to be called Bulloch County. It was Georgia's 21st county. It is named after Archibald Bulloch
Archibald Bulloch
Archibald Bulloch was a lawyer, soldier, and statesman from Georgia during the American Revolution.-Early life:...
, a South Carolina native who served as Provincial Governor of Georgia.
Geography
According to the 2000 census, the county has a total area of 688.84 square miles (1,784.1 km²), of which 682.07 square miles (1,766.6 km²) (or 99.02%) is land and 6.77 square miles (17.5 km²) (or 0.98%) is water. The terrain is mostly flat, as the county is in the coastal plain region of GeorgiaGeorgia (U.S. state)
Georgia is a state located in the southeastern United States. It was established in 1732, the last of the original Thirteen Colonies. The state is named after King George II of Great Britain. Georgia was the fourth state to ratify the United States Constitution, on January 2, 1788...
. However, the landscape gets slightly hilly in the northwestern and central side of the county. Bulloch County is just southwest of the Ogeechee River
Ogeechee River
Ogeechee River is a river in the U.S. state of Georgia. It heads at the confluence of its North and South Forks, about south-southwest of Crawfordville and flowing generally southeast to Ossabaw Sound about south of Savannah. Its largest tributary is the Canoochee River...
and has many other small waterways, ponds, and swamps. Trees like bald cypress are seen in these areas. On higher ground, pine, oak, and many other tree varieties native to the southeastern United States thrive.
Major highways
|
 Georgia State Route 26Georgia State Route 26 State Route 26 is a west–east state route located in the central part of the U.S. state of Georgia. The route travels from U.S. 27/U.S. 280/S.R. 1/S.R. 520 in Fort Benning east to Tybee Island.-Route description:...  Georgia State Route 46Georgia State Route 46 State Route 46 is a west–east state route located in the east-central part of the U.S. state of Georgia. The route travels from U.S. Route 23/State Route 87 in Eastman east to State Route 67 northwest of Pembroke. The route mostly runs in close proximity to Interstate 16 and serves mostly to...  Georgia State Route 67Georgia State Route 67 State Route 67 is a highway in the east central portion of the state running generally north to south. It begins in the north at a junction with Georgia Highway 21 just north of Millen. It runs west for three miles through Millen following Winthrope Avenue. At its junction with U.S...  Georgia State Route 73 |
U.S. Highway 25
U.S. Highway 80
U.S. Highway 301
Georgia State Route 24Adjacent counties
- Screven County (north)
- Effingham County (east)
- Bryan County (southeast)
- Evans County (southwest)
- Candler County (west)
- Emanuel County (northwest)
- Jenkins County (north-northwest)
Demographics
As of the censusCensus
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of 2000, there were 55,983 people, 20,743 households, and 12,342 families residing in the county. The population density
Population density
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was 82 people per square mile (32/km²). There were 22,742 housing units at an average density of 33 per square mile (13/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 68.70% White
Race (United States Census)
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, 28.76% Black
Race (United States Census)
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or African American
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.13% Native American
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.82% Asian
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.03% Pacific Islander
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.80% from other races
Race (United States Census)
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, and 0.76% from two or more races. 1.88% of the population were Hispanic
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
or Latino
Race (United States Census)
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of any race.
There were 20,743 households out of which 29.70% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.10% were married couples
Marriage
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living together, 11.80% had a female householder with no husband present, and 40.50% were non-families. 24.60% of all households were made up of individuals and 6.80% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.53 and the average family size was 3.08.
In the county the population was spread out with 22.30% under the age of 18, 26.20% from 18 to 24, 24.80% from 25 to 44, 17.40% from 45 to 64, and 9.30% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 26 years. For every 100 females there were 94.90 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.30 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $29,499, and the median income for a family was $42,199. Males had a median income of $30,899 versus $22,479 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
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for the county was $16,080. About 11.90% of families and 24.50% of the population were below the poverty line, including 20.60% of those under age 18 and 18.60% of those age 65 or over.
Cities and unincorporated towns
- StatesboroStatesboro, GeorgiaStatesboro is a city in southeast Georgia, United States, and is the county seat and most populous city of Bulloch County. Statesboro has a population of 28,422 and the Statesboro, GA Micropolitan Statistical Area had a population of 70,217...
- BrookletBrooklet, GeorgiaBrooklet is a town in Bulloch County, Georgia, United States. It is located roughly 6 miles east of Statesboro. The population was 1,113 at the 2000 census. It is the home of the Southeast Bulloch School system...
- PortalPortal, GeorgiaPortal is a town in Bulloch County, Georgia, United States. The population was 597 at the 2000 census.- Geography :Portal is located at ....
- RegisterRegister, GeorgiaRegister is a town in Bulloch County, Georgia, United States. The population was 164 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Register is located at .According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of , all of it land....
- Adabelle, Georgia
- Denmark, Georgia
- HopeulikitHopeulikit, GeorgiaHopeulikit is a small unincorporated community in Bulloch County, Georgia, United States.-History:The community’s unusual name stems from a 1920s-era dance hall located at the junction of U.S. Route 80 and U.S. Route 25, where the current-day community is located...
- Leefield, Georgia
- Nevils, Georgia
- Stilson, Georgia
See also
- National Register of Historic Places listings in Bulloch County, Georgia
- USS Bulloch County (LST-509)USS Bulloch County (LST-509)USS Bulloch County was an built for the United States Navy during World War II. Named for Bulloch County, Georgia, she was the only U.S. Naval vessel to bear the name....