Worth County, Georgia

Worth County: County in Georgia, United States

About

Worth County is a county located in the U.S. state of Georgia. As of the 2010 census, the population was 21,679 and a population density of 38 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 19,972 inhabitants. Its county seat is Sylvester. The county was created 170 years ago in 1853.

Worth County locator map
Location of Worth County on Georgia map.

Quick Facts about Worth County

Population : 19,972 (2020)
Country : United States of America
State : Georgia (United States)
Different from : Worth County, Worth County
Area : 575 km2
Water as percent of area : 0.7%
Land as percent of area : 99.3%
Altitude : 397 feet / 121 meters
Capital : Sylvester
Establishment : December 12, 1853
Time Zone : America/New_York
Local time : 12:53:06 (25th April 2024)
Density : 35 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth : -8.55% (2010-2020)
Worth County Courthouse 'east face' image
Worth County Courthouse 'east face'
Worth County Courthouse 'east face' image
Worth County Courthouse 'east face' image

Geography

Worth County is located at 31°33'5"N 83°51'3"W (31.5515100, -83.8508800). It has 5 neighbors: Colquitt County, Crisp County, Dougherty County, Lee County and Tift County.

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The largest city of Worth County is Sylvester with a population of 5,690. Other cities include, Poulan population 770 and Warwick population 384. See all Worth County cities & populated places.

Worth County Populated Places

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Worth County.

City Name Population Title
Sylvester 5,690 Human settlement in Worth County, Georgia, United States of America
Poulan 770 Human settlement in Worth County, Georgia, United States of America
Sumner 400 Town in Worth County, Georgia, United States
Warwick 384 Human settlement in Worth County, Georgia, United States of America

Worth County has 5 neighbours.

Demographics

According to census records, the population of Worth County decreased by 8.55% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 21,679 - census
2011 21,512 -0.78% estimation process
2012 21,349 -0.76% estimation process
2013 21,052 -1.41% estimation process
2014 21,006 -0.22% estimation process
2015 20,688 -1.54% estimation process
2016 20,703 0.07% estimation process
2017 20,528 -0.85% estimation process
2018 20,302 -1.11% estimation process
2019 20,247 -0.27% estimation process
2020 19,972 -1.38% estimation process

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People born in Worth County (1)

American football player Marion Butts was born in Worth County

Other places with the same name (3)

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