Decatur County, Georgia
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Decatur County is a county located in the state of Georgia. As of 2000, the population is 28,240. The county's county seat is Bainbridge, Georgia6.
Geography
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 1,614 km² (623 mi²). 1,546 km² (597 mi²) of it is land and 68 km² (26 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 4.23% water.
Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there are 28,240 people, 10,380 households, and 7,546 families residing in the county. The population density is 18/km² (47/mi²). There are 11,968 housing units at an average density of 8/km² (20/mi²). The racial makeup of the county is 57.10% White, 39.91% Black or African American, 0.24% Native American, 0.33% Asian, 0.04% Pacific Islander, 1.64% from other races, and 0.74% from two or more races. 3.20% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 10,380 households out of which 35.40% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.00% are married couples living together, 19.50% have a female householder with no husband present, and 27.30% are non-families. 24.30% of all households are made up of individuals and 10.40% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.65 and the average family size is 3.14.
In the county the population is spread out with 28.50% under the age of 18, 9.10% from 18 to 24, 28.00% from 25 to 44, 21.10% from 45 to 64, and 13.30% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 34 years. For every 100 females there are 91.00 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 85.90 males.
The median income for a household in the county is $28,820, and the median income for a family is $32,635. Males have a median income of $27,180 versus $20,745 for females. The per capita income for the county is $15,063. 22.70% of the population and 19.20% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 33.00% of those under the age of 18 and 19.20% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.
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