Mitchell County, Georgia
Encyclopedia
Mitchell County is a county located in the U.S. state
of Georgia
. It was created on December 21, 1857. As of 2000, the population was 23,932. The 2007 Census Estimate showed a population of 24,139. The county seat
is Camilla
.
of 2000, there were 23,932 people, 8,063 households, and 5,934 families residing in the county. The population density
was 18/km² (47/mi²). There were 8,880 housing units at an average density of 7/km² (17/mi²). The racial makeup of the county was 49.57% White
, 47.86% Black
or African American
, 0.20% Native American
, 0.27% Asian
, 0.05% Pacific Islander
, 1.34% from other races
, and 0.70% from two or more races. 2.05% of the population were Hispanic
or Latino
of any race.
There were 8,063 households out of which 34.40% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.60% were married couples
living together, 22.50% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.40% were non-families. 23.30% of all households were made up of individuals and 9.50% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.72 and the average family size was 3.19.
In the county the population was spread out with 27.30% under the age of 18, 9.90% from 18 to 24, 29.40% from 25 to 44, 21.60% from 45 to 64, and 11.70% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females there were 103.50 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 101.00 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $26,581, and the median income for a family was $31,262. Males had a median income of $25,130 versus $19,582 for females. The per capita income
for the county was $13,042. About 22.30% of families and 26.40% of the population were below the poverty line, including 38.50% of those under age 18 and 20.30% 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 December 21, 1857. As of 2000, the population was 23,932. The 2007 Census Estimate showed a population of 24,139. The county seat
County seat
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is Camilla
Camilla, Georgia
As of the census of 2000, there were 5,669 people, 1,994 households, and 1,405 families residing in the city. The population density was 929.4 people per square mile . There were 2,128 housing units at an average density of 348.9 per square mile...
.
Geography
According to the 2000 census, the county has a total area of 513.81 square miles (1,330.8 km²), of which 511.96 square miles (1,326 km²) (or 99.64%) is land and 1.85 square miles (4.8 km²) (or 0.36%) is water.Major highways
U.S. Highway 19
Georgia State Route 37Georgia State Route 37State Route 37 is a west–east state route located in the southern part of the U.S. state of Georgia. The route travels from Alabama State Route 10 at the Alabama state line west of Fort Gaines east to U.S...
Georgia State Route 65Georgia State Route 65Georgia State Route 65 is a route located entirely in Mitchell County in southwest Georgia that runs from State Route 311 in western Mitchell County to State Route 93 in Pelham.- Routing :...
Georgia State Route 93
Georgia State Route 97
Georgia State Route 112Georgia State Route 112State Route 112 is a Georgia state highway that runs in a generally north–south orientation from Milledgeville in Baldwin County to Cairo in Grady County.-Route description:...
Adjacent counties
- Dougherty CountyDougherty County, GeorgiaDougherty County is a county located in the U.S. state of Georgia. As of 2000, the population was 96,065. The 2009 Census Estimate shows a population of 95,859. It is included in the Albany, Georgia Metropolitan Statistical Area...
(north) - Worth CountyWorth County, GeorgiaWorth County is a county located in the southwestern part of the U.S. state of Georgia. As of 2000, the population was 21,967. The 2007 Census Estimate shows a population of 21,285...
(northeast) - Colquitt CountyColquitt County, GeorgiaColquitt County is a county located in the U.S. state of Georgia. It was created on February 25, 1856. As of 2000, the population was 42,053. The 2007 Census Estimate shows a population of 45,744. The county seat is Moultrie...
(east) - Thomas CountyThomas County, GeorgiaThomas County is a county located in the U.S. state of Georgia. The 2010 Census showed a population of 44,720. The county seat is Thomasville.-History:...
(southeast) - Grady CountyGrady County, GeorgiaGrady County is a county located in the U.S. state of Georgia. As of 2000, the population was 23,659. The 2007 Census Estimate shows a population of 25,042. The county seat is Cairo.- History :...
(south) - Decatur CountyDecatur County, GeorgiaDecatur County is a county located in the U.S. state of Georgia. As of 2000, the population was 28,240. The 2007 Census Estimate shows a population of 28,544. The county seat is Bainbridge.-History:...
(southwest) - Baker CountyBaker County, GeorgiaBaker County is a county in the U.S. state of Georgia. , the population is 4,074. The 2007 Census Estimate placed the population at 3,781. The county seat is Newton.Baker County is included in the Albany, Georgia Metropolitan Statistical Area.-History:...
(west)
Goverance
The County Commission meets the second Tuesday of each month at 7:00 pm.| Board of Commissioners | ||
|---|---|---|
| District | Commissioner | Party |
| District 1 (At-Large) | Benjamin Hayward, Chairman of Board | Democratic |
| District 2 | Reggie Bostick | |
| District 3 | Eugene "Bo" Curles | |
| District 4 | Keith Jones | |
| District 5 | W. Alton "Buddy" Snipes | |
Demographics
As of the censusCensus
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of 2000, there were 23,932 people, 8,063 households, and 5,934 families residing in the county. The population density
Population density
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was 18/km² (47/mi²). There were 8,880 housing units at an average density of 7/km² (17/mi²). The racial makeup of the county was 49.57% White
Race (United States Census)
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, 47.86% Black
Race (United States Census)
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or African American
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.20% Native American
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.27% Asian
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.05% Pacific Islander
Race (United States Census)
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, 1.34% from other races
Race (United States Census)
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, and 0.70% from two or more races. 2.05% 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 8,063 households out of which 34.40% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.60% were married couples
Marriage
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living together, 22.50% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.40% were non-families. 23.30% of all households were made up of individuals and 9.50% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.72 and the average family size was 3.19.
In the county the population was spread out with 27.30% under the age of 18, 9.90% from 18 to 24, 29.40% from 25 to 44, 21.60% from 45 to 64, and 11.70% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females there were 103.50 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 101.00 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $26,581, and the median income for a family was $31,262. Males had a median income of $25,130 versus $19,582 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
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for the county was $13,042. About 22.30% of families and 26.40% of the population were below the poverty line, including 38.50% of those under age 18 and 20.30% of those age 65 or over.
Incorporated Cities and Towns
- BacontonBaconton, GeorgiaBaconton is a city in Mitchell County, Georgia, United States. The population was 804 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Baconton is located at ....
- CamillaCamilla, GeorgiaAs of the census of 2000, there were 5,669 people, 1,994 households, and 1,405 families residing in the city. The population density was 929.4 people per square mile . There were 2,128 housing units at an average density of 348.9 per square mile...
- PelhamPelham, GeorgiaPelham is a city in Mitchell County, Georgia, United States. The population was 4,126 at the 2000 census. It was named for famed American Civil War officer John Pelham.-Geography:Pelham is located at ....
- Sale CitySale City, GeorgiaSale City is a town in Mitchell County, Georgia, United States. The population was 319 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Sale City is located at ....
Unincorporated Towns
- AdelaideAdelaide, GeorgiaAdelaide is an unincorporated community located near Camilla, Georgia, United States. Camilla is located in Mitchell County.-Geography:Adelaide's latitude is at 31.267 and its longitude is at 84.149. It's elevation rests at 200 feet. Adelaide appears on the Baconton South U.S. Geological Survey...
- AkridgeAkridge, GeorgiaAkridge is an unincorporated community located in Mitchell County, Georgia, United States.-Geography:Akridge is Located at the intersection of Georgia Highway 37 and Georgia Highway 93. Dozier Norman Road, Beaver Road, Antioch Road, Little Rock Road, Mobile Road, and Stage Coach Road also lie in...
- BranchvilleBranchville, GeorgiaBranchville is an unincorporated community located in Mitchell County, Georgia, United States.-Geography:Branchville has a latitude at 31.15 and a longitude at -84.315. It is found on the Branchville U.S. Geological Survey Map. The only lake in the community is Gee Pond. Big Slough and Bay Pole...
- CottonCotton, GeorgiaCotton is an unincorporated community located in Mitchell County, United States.-Geography:Cotton's latitude is at 31.162 and its longitude is at -84.067. It's elevation rests at 325 feet. Cotton appears on the Cotton South U.S...
- County LineCounty Line, GeorgiaCounty Line is an unincorporated community located in Mitchell County, United States.-Geography:County Line sits on Georgia Highway 262. Whigham Road, Old Georgia Highway 179 North, Crutch Field Road, Lodgetown Road, Whispering Pines Road, Godwin Lane, Arnie Road, Corker Road 21, Logue Road, and...
- DeWittDeWitt, GeorgiaDeWitt is an unincorporated community located in Mitchell County, Georgia United States.-Geography:DeWitt's latitude is at 31.42 and its longitude is at -84.14. It's elevation rests at 171 feet. DeWitt appears on the Baconton North U.S. Geological Survey Map.-External links:...
- FlintFlint, GeorgiaFlint is an unincorporated community located in Mitchell County, Georgia, United States.-Geography:Flint's latitude is at 31.317 and its longitude is at -84.179. It's elevation rests at 184 feet. Flint appears on the Baconton South U.S. Geological Survey Map. Flint lies at the intersection of U.S....
- GreenoughGreenough, GeorgiaGreenough is an unincorporated community located in Mitchell County, Georgia, United States. It lies at the intersection of Ga 112, Stage Coach Road, Tuton Road, and Greenough Road. Palm Road also sits in the area.-Geography:...
- GreenwoodGreenwood, GeorgiaGreenwood is an unincorporated community located in Mitchell County, Georgia, United States.-Geography:Greenwood's latitude is at 31.198 and its longitude is at -84.34. It's elevation rests at 151 feet. Greenwood appears on the Branchville U.S...
- HinsontonHinsonton, GeorgiaHinsonton is an unincorporated community located in Mitchell County, Georgia, United States.-Geography:Hinsonton's latitude is at 31.18 and its longitude is at -84.029. It's elevation rests at 338 feet. Hinsonton appears on the Cotton U.S. Geological Survey Map.-Civil:Hinsonton supports one former...
- HopefulHopeful, GeorgiaHopeful is an unincorporated community located in Mitchell County, Georgia, in the United States.-Geography:Hopeful sits at the intersection of Georgia Highway 65 and River Road. Georgia Highway 97, Colonial Road, Firetower Road, Broomsedge Road, Hopeful Park Road, and Willie Curtis Road also run...
- LaneyLaney, GeorgiaLaney is an unincorporated community located in Mitchell County, Georgia, United States. -Geography:Laney's latitude is at 31.209 and its longitude is at -84.027. It's elevation rests at 351 feet. Laney appears on the Cotton U.S. Geological Survey Map. It is located at the intersection of Lake...
- LesterLester, GeorgiaLester is an unincorporated community located in Mitchell County, Georgia, United States. -Geography:Lester sits at the intersection of Georgia Highway 112 and Georgia Highway 93. Cut Road, Gravel Hill Road, Morey Hill Road, Teal Road, Frazier Road, Blackwell Lane, and Breast Station Road also rest...
- Pebble CityPebble City, GeorgiaPebble City is an unincorporated community located in Mitchell County, Georgia, United States.-Geography:County Line sits at the intersection of Georgia Highway 37 and Pebble City Road. Stage Coach Road, Sales City Road, and Antioch Road also lie in the area...
- PettyPetty, GeorgiaPetty is an unincorporated community located in Mitchell County, Georgia.-Geography:Petty's latitude is at 31.178517 and its longitude is at -84.1679591. Petty lies at the end of Ironweed Road. Mayhaw Lane, Midway Road, Back 9 Road, Old Georgia Highway/Route 3, Hog Haw Road, Mount Zion Church...
- RogervilleRogerville, GeorgiaRogerville is an unincorporated community located in Mitchell County, Georgia, United States.-Geography:Rogerville is settled at the intersection of Radiator Road and John Collins Road. Millpond Road, Store Road, Tomato Road, Smith Road, Drew C. White Road, and Nicks Road run through the...
- SacoSaco, GeorgiaSaco is an unincorporated community located in Mitchell County, Georgia, United States.-Geography:Saco's latitude is at 31.185184 and its longitude is at -84.0835122. Saco is located at the intersection of Tanglewood Road and Stage Coach Road. John Collins Road, Drew C. White Road, Hinsonton Road,...
- Vada (Shared with Decatur County, Georgia)
Notable people who have lived in Mitchell County, Ga
- Tiger FlowersTiger FlowersTheodore Flowers became the first African-American middleweight boxing champion, defeating Harry Greb in 1926. Known as "Tiger", he began boxing professionally in 1918 at the age of 23 while working at a Philadelphia shipbuilding plant...
- First black middleweight boxing champion of the world - Camilla - Donnie CochranDonnie CochranCaptain Donnie L. Cochran was the first African-American aviator assigned to the United States Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron in 1986. Cochran later assumed command of the Blue Angels in 1994.-Personal Biography:Donnie L...
- Former commander of the Blue Angels Precision Air team and first black member - Pelham - James JacksonJames JacksonJames Jackson may refer to:* James Jackson , football player* James Jackson , Georgia Congressman, grandson of Senator James Jackson...
- First regular black starting quarterback at University of Georgia - Camilla - Don GriffinDon GriffinDonald Frederick Griffin is a former professional American football player who was drafted by the San Francisco 49ers in the sixth round of the 1986 NFL Draft. A 6'0", 176-lb. cornerback from Middle Tennessee State University.-Career:Griffin played in 11 NFL seasons from 1986 to 1996...
- Two-time Super Bowl winner with San Francisco 49'ers - Camilla - James GriffinJames GriffinJames Donald "Jimmy" Griffin was a former American politician who served in the New York State Senate and then for 16 years as the Mayor of Buffalo, New York . He later returned to public life serving as a member of the Buffalo Common Council.He first entered political life as a Councilman in...
- Ex-NFL cornerback with Detrot Lions - Camilla - Orson SwindleOrson SwindleOrson Swindle , a decorated Vietnam War prisoner of war, was a Commissioner of the Federal Trade Commission of the United States from December 18, 1997 to June 30, 2005. He had previously served as Assistant Secretary of Commerce during the Reagan Administration.He previously served as State...
- U.S. Marine Corps Colonel and former POW with John McCainJohn McCainJohn Sidney McCain III is the senior United States Senator from Arizona. He was the Republican nominee for president in the 2008 United States election....
in Vietnam - Camilla - Jumaine JonesJumaine JonesJumaine Lanard Jones is an American professional basketball forward. An NBA player from 1999 to 2007 drafted from the University of Georgia, he has played in the small forward and power forward positions...
- NBA basketball player via University of Georgia - Camilla - Scott Rigsby - Ironman Tri-athlete and motivational speaker - Camilla
- Felicia F. Norwood - President, Mid-America Region Aetna, Inc. - Camilla
- Danny CopelandDanny CopelandDanny Lamar Copeland is a former American football defensive back who played five seasons in the National Football League...
- Super Bowl winner with Washington Redskins - Camilla - Virginia Hollis Hand Callaway - Co-founder of Callaway GardensCallaway GardensCallaway Gardens is a resort complex located in Pine Mountain, Georgia, just outside of Columbus, Georgia. The resort draws over 750,000 visitors annually....
In Pine Mountain, GeorgiaPine Mountain, GeorgiaPine Mountain, Georgia may refer to any of the following locations in the United States:*Pine Mountain, Harris County, Georgia, a town*Pine Mountain, Rabun County, Georgia, an unincorporated community...
- Pelham - Oscar Branch ColquittOscar Branch ColquittOscar Branch Colquitt was the 25th Governor of Texas from January 17, 1911 to January 19, 1915. He was a member of the Democratic Party. Gov...
- Former Governor of Texas - Camilla - Fred NixonFred Nixon-Biography:Nixon was born Frederick Lenar Nixon on September 22, 1958 in Camilla, Georgia, United States.-Career:Nixon was drafted by the Green Bay Packers in the fourth round of the 1980 NFL Draft and played two seasons with the team. He played at the collegiate level at the University of...
- Ex-NFL player with Green Bay Packers - Camilla - Antonio Haynes - International Basketball Player - Camilla