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Tattnall County is a county located in the southeast portion of the U.S. state of Georgia. As of the 2010 census, the population was 25,520.[1] The county seat is Reidsville.[2] Tattnall County was created on December 5, 1801, from part of Montgomery County, Georgia by the Georgia General Assembly.[3] The county was named after Josiah Tattnall (1762–1803), a planter, soldier and politician.[4] It is located within the Magnolia Midlands, a part of the Historic South region.

Tattnall County
U.S. county
Tattnall County Courthouse
Location within the U.S. state of Georgia
Georgia's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 32°02′N 82°04′W
Country	United States
State	Georgia
Founded	December 5, 1801; 221 years ago (1801)
Named for	Josiah Tattnall
Seat	Reidsville
Largest city	Glennville
Area
• Total	488 sq mi (1,260 km2)
• Land	479 sq mi (1,240 km2)
• Water	8.9 sq mi (23 km2)  1.8%%
Population
• Estimate  (2018)	25,391
• Density	53/sq mi (20/km2)
Time zone	UTC−5 (Eastern)
• Summer (DST)	UTC−4 (EDT)
Congressional district	12th
Website	www.tattnall.com

Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 488 square miles (1,260 km²), of which 479 square miles (1,240 km²) is land and 8.9 square miles (23 km²) (1.8%) is water.[5]

Most of the western portion of Tattnall County, defined by a line running from Cobbtown south to Collins, then east to a point halfway to Bellville, and then south and southwest to the middle of the county's southern border, is located in the Ohoopee River sub-basin of the Altamaha River basin. The northeastern portion of the county, from Cobbtown to east of Reidsville, is located in the Canoochee River sub-basin of the Ogeechee River basin. The southeastern and southwestern parts of Tattnall County are located in the Altamaha River sub-basin of the larger river basin by the same name.[6]

Major highways

Adjacent counties

Demographics

Historical population
Census	Pop.		%±
1810	2,206		—
1820	2,644		19.9%
1830	2,040		−22.8%
1840	2,724		33.5%
1850	3,227		18.5%
1860	4,352		34.9%
1870	4,860		11.7%
1880	6,988		43.8%
1890	10,253		46.7%
1900	20,419		99.2%
1910	18,569		−9.1%
1920	14,502		−21.9%
1930	15,411		6.3%
1940	16,243		5.4%
1950	15,939		−1.9%
1960	15,837		−0.6%
1970	16,557		4.5%
1980	18,134		9.5%
1990	17,722		−2.3%
2000	22,305		25.9%
2010	25,520		14.4%
2018 (est.)	25,391	[7]	−0.5%
U.S. Decennial Census[8] 1790-1960[9] 1900-1990[10] 1990-2000[11] 2010-2013[1]

2000 census

As of the census[12] of 2000, there were 22,305 people, 7,057 households, and 4,876 families living in the county. The population density was 46 people per square mile (18/km²). There were 8,578 housing units at an average density of 18 per square mile (7/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 60.51% White, 31.43% Black or African American, 0.14% Native American, 0.29% Asian, 0.08% Pacific Islander, 6.64% from other races, and 0.92% from two or more races. 8.44% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 7,057 households, out of which 33.00% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.10% were married couples living together, 13.40% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.90% were non-families. 26.70% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.90% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.60 and the average family size was 3.12.

In the county, the population was spread out, with 22.90% under the age of 18, 11.20% from 18 to 24, 34.60% from 25 to 44, 20.00% from 45 to 64, and 11.20% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females there were 136.10 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 146.30 males.

The median income for a household in the county was $28,664, and the median income for a family was $35,951. Males had a median income of $28,994 versus $19,984 for females. The per capita income for the county was $13,439. About 18.60% of families and 23.90% of the population were below the poverty line, including 32.90% of those under age 18 and 20.20% of those age 65 or over.

2010 census

As of the 2010 United States Census, there were 25,520 people, 8,210 households, and 5,568 families living in the county.[13] The population density was 53.2 inhabitants per square mile (20.5/km²). There were 9,966 housing units at an average density of 20.8 per square mile (8.0/km²).[14] The racial makeup of the county was 62.7% white, 29.3% black or African American, 0.4% Asian, 0.3% American Indian, 0.1% Pacific islander, 6.0% from other races, and 1.3% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 9.8% of the population.[13] In terms of ancestry, 12.9% were Irish, 6.6% were German, and 5.2% were American.[15]

Of the 8,210 households, 34.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.4% were married couples living together, 14.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 32.2% were non-families, and 27.7% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.52 and the average family size was 3.07. The median age was 36.6 years.[13]

The median income for a household in the county was $38,522 and the median income for a family was $45,601. Males had a median income of $35,240 versus $27,584 for females. The per capita income for the county was $16,742. About 14.7% of families and 21.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 27.1% of those under age 18 and 11.9% of those age 65 or over.[16]

2020 census

Tattnall County racial composition[17]

Race	Num.	Perc.
White (non-Hispanic)	13,825	60.52%
Black or African American (non-Hispanic)	5,961	26.1%
Native American	36	0.16%
Asian	127	0.56%
Pacific Islander	6	0.03%
Other/Mixed	584	2.56%
Hispanic or Latino	2,303	10.08%

As of the 2020 United States census, there were 22,842 people, 8,241 households, and 5,875 families residing in the county.

Government and infrastructure

The Georgia Department of Corrections operates the Rogers State Prison, and formerly the Georgia State Prison in unincorporated Tattnall County,,[18] near Reidsville.[19] As of 2020, according to the Georgia State Prison Fact Sheet, the facility occupies 9,800 acres of land inside Tattnall County and provides 162 staff housing units on the reservation. The prison cemetery has 971 burials which are inmates who died while serving time from 1937 to present.

Another large government parcel of land is the 10,000 acre Big Hammock Wildlife Management Preserve in the southwest section of the county. The entrance is 12 miles south of Glennville on Hwy 144 at the Ohoopee River Bridge. This is controlled by the GA Department of Natural Resources under the Wildlife Resources Division. It has a shooting range and 2 boat ramps along the river which are north of the merger with the Altamaha River which forms the southern border of the county. Permits are issued for seasonal hunting of deer, turkey, and small game. Updates are posted at www.GoHuntGeorgia.com

Another large government land parcel is on the eastern side of Tattnall County along the border with Evans, Liberty, and Long Counties. This 6000+ acres forms the western side of the Fort Stewart Army Reservation which is based in Hinesville, GA. Originally this was farmland purchased by the Army during and after World War II. It has since been turned into forest land with no development. The current Ft. Stewart Land Use Development plan excludes any of this property in their 25-year future planning approved by the Department of Defense. This land mass can be viewed on Google Maps with additional info from the website for the Ft. Stewart Joint Land Use Study. (www.mrrpc.com/Misc_pdfs/Fort_Stewart_JLUS_Final_Report.pdf)

Politics

United States presidential election results for Tattnall County, Georgia[20]

Year	Republican		Democratic		Third party
	No.	%	No.	%	No.	%
2020	6,054	73.95%	2,062	25.19%	71	0.87%
2016	5,096	73.82%	1,681	24.35%	126	1.83%
2012	4,706	70.48%	1,897	28.41%	74	1.11%
2008	4,730	70.32%	1,932	28.72%	64	0.95%
2004	4,657	71.93%	1,787	27.60%	30	0.46%
2000	3,597	64.12%	1,963	34.99%	50	0.89%
1996	2,518	46.23%	2,369	43.49%	560	10.28%
1992	2,566	43.18%	2,360	39.72%	1016	17.10%
1988	3,172	65.03%	1,694	34.73%	12	0.25%
1984	3,641	65.08%	1,954	34.92%	0	0.00%
1980	2,082	41.62%	2,864	57.26%	56	1.12%
1976	1,326	27.16%	3,556	72.84%	0	0.00%
1972	2,892	85.46%	492	14.54%	0	0.00%
1968	852	16.34%	957	18.35%	3,405	65.30%
1964	3,264	66.45%	1,648	33.55%	0	0.00%
1960	869	31.29%	1,908	68.71%	0	0.00%
1956	440	18.96%	1,881	81.04%	0	0.00%
1952	1,114	31.41%	2,433	68.59%	0	0.00%
1948	216	11.59%	1,071	57.46%	577	30.95%
1944	494	28.91%	1,215	71.09%	0	0.00%
1940	421	25.15%	1,246	74.43%	7	0.42%
1936	214	16.82%	1,047	82.31%	11	0.86%
1932	37	1.70%	2,133	98.02%	6	0.28%
1928	791	63.23%	460	36.77%	0	0.00%
1924	66	5.02%	1,100	83.65%	149	11.33%
1920	301	40.24%	447	59.76%	0	0.00%
1916	200	24.30%	574	69.74%	49	5.95%
1912	243	28.49%	592	69.40%	18	2.11%

Communities

Cities

• Cobbtown
• Collins
• Glennville (largest city)
• Manassas
• Reidsville (county seat)

Census-designated place

• Mendes

Education

Tattnall County School District serves as the designated K-12 school district, except parts in Fort Stewart. Fort Stewart has the Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) as its local school district,[21] for the elementary level.[22] Students at the secondary level on Fort Stewart attend public schools operated by county school districts.[23]

See also

• National Register of Historic Places listings in Tattnall County, Georgia

References

На других языках

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[de] Tattnall County

Das Tattnall County[1] ist ein County im US-Bundesstaat Georgia der Vereinigten Staaten. Der Verwaltungssitz (County Seat) ist Reidsville.

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- [en] Tattnall County, Georgia

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[es] Condado de Tattnall

El condado de Tattnall (en inglés: Tattnall County), fundado en 1801, es uno de 159 condados del estado estadounidense de Georgia. En el año 2000, el condado tenía una población de 64 444 habitantes y una densidad poblacional de 18 personas por km². La sede del condado es Reidsville.[1] El condado recibe su nombre por Josiah Tattnall.

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[ru] Татнолл (округ)

Та́тнолл[1] (англ. Tattnall County) — округ штата Джорджия, США. Население округа на 2000 год составляло 22305 человек. Административный центр округа — город Ридсвилл.

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