Echols County, Georgia
Echols County: County in Georgia, United States
About
Echols County is a county located in the U.S. state of Georgia. As of the 2010 census, the population was 4,034 and a population density of 4 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 4,002 inhabitants. Its county seat is Statenville. The county was created 165 years ago in 1858.
Quick Facts about Echols County
| Population : | 4,002 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Georgia (United States) |
| Area : | 1090 km2 |
| Water as percent of area : | 1.4% |
| Land as percent of area : | 98.6% |
| Named for : | Robert Milner Echols |
| Altitude : | 148 feet / 45 meters |
| Capital : | Statenville |
| Establishment : | December 12, 1858 |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 18:58:38 (16th April 2024) |
| Density : | 4 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -0.8% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Echols County is located at 30°42'36"N 82°53'38"W (30.7100900, -82.8939400). It has 4 neighbors: Columbia County, Hamilton County, Clinch County and Lanier County.
Echols County map
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Echols County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Echols County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
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- Official Website
Official website of Echols County
Echols County has 4 neighbours.
- Columbia County county in Florida, United States
- Hamilton County county in Florida, United States of America
- Clinch County county in Georgia, United States
- Lanier County county in Georgia, United States
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Echols County decreased by 0.8% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 4,034 | - | census |
| 2011 | 4,064 | 0.74% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 3,967 | -2.45% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 3,993 | 0.65% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 4,032 | 0.97% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 4,030 | -0.05% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 3,956 | -1.87% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 3,914 | -1.07% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 4,000 | 2.15% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 4,006 | 0.15% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 4,002 | -0.1% | estimation process |
People born in Echols County (1)
American politician John Corbett was born in Echols County
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|---|---|---|
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