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词条 Baker County, Georgia
释义

  1. Geography

     Major highways  Adjacent counties 

  2. Demographics

     2010 census  2000 census 

  3. Education

  4. Politics

  5. Communities

     City  Unincorporated communities  Ghost Towns 

  6. See also

  7. References

  8. External links

{{Use mdy dates|date=December 2018}}{{Infobox U.S. County
| county = Baker County
| state = Georgia
| ex image = Baker County Courthouse, Newton 1900.jpg
| ex image size = 300px
| ex image cap = Baker County Courthouse in Newton.
| seal =
| founded year = 1825
| founded date = December 12
| named for = John Baker
| seat wl = Newton
| largest city wl = Newton
| area_total_sq_mi = 349
| area_land_sq_mi = 342
| area_water_sq_mi = 7.2
| area percentage = 2.1%
| census yr = 2010
| pop = 3451
| density_sq_mi = 10
| time zone = Eastern
| web =
| district = 2nd
}}Baker County is a county in Georgia. As of the 2010 census, the population was 3,451.[1] The county seat and only city is Newton.[2] The county was created December 12, 1825 from the eastern portion of Early County by an act of the Georgia General Assembly and is named for Colonel John Baker, a hero of the American Revolutionary War.[3]

Baker County is included in the Albany, GA Metropolitan Statistical Area.

The Baker County Courthouse (Georgia) is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Three other properties in Newton are also listed on the register: Notchaway Baptist Church and Cemetery, Pine Bloom Plantation, and Tarver Plantation.

Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of {{convert|349|sqmi}}, of which {{convert|342|sqmi}} is land and {{convert|7.2|sqmi}} (2.1%) is water.[4]

The eastern half of Baker County is located in the Lower Flint River sub-basin of the ACF River Basin (Apalachicola-Chattahoochee-Flint River Basin). The western half of the county is located in the Ichawaynochaway Creek sub-basin of the same ACF River Basin.[5]

Major highways

  • State Route 37
  • State Route 91
  • State Route 200
  • State Route 216
  • State Route 253

Adjacent counties

  • Dougherty County, Georgia - northeast
  • Mitchell County, Georgia - east
  • Decatur County, Georgia - southwest
  • Early County, Georgia - west
  • Miller County, Georgia - west
  • Calhoun County, Georgia - northwest

Demographics

{{US Census population
|1830= 1253
|1840= 4226
|1850= 8120
|1860= 4985
|1870= 6843
|1880= 7307
|1890= 6144
|1900= 6704
|1910= 7973
|1920= 8298
|1930= 7818
|1940= 7344
|1950= 5952
|1960= 4543
|1970= 3875
|1980= 3808
|1990= 3615
|2000= 4074
|2010= 3451
|estyear=2016
|estimate=3150
|estref=[6]
|align-fn=center
|footnote=U.S. Decennial Census[7]
1790-1960[8] 1900-1990[9]
1990-2000[10] 2010-2013[1]
}}

2010 census

As of the 2010 United States Census, there were 3,451 people, 1,372 households, and 892 families residing in the county.[11] The population density was {{convert|10.1|PD/sqmi}}. There were 1,652 housing units at an average density of {{convert|4.8|/sqmi}}.[12] The racial makeup of the county was 48.5% white, 46.7% black or African American, 0.7% Asian, 0.3% American Indian, 0.1% Pacific islander, 2.5% from other races, and 1.2% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 4.2% of the population.[11] In terms of ancestry, 7.3% were English, and 0.0% were American.[13]

Of the 1,372 households, 30.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.2% were married couples living together, 15.9% had a female householder with no husband present, 35.0% were non-families, and 30.5% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.52 and the average family size was 3.14. The median age was 41.6 years.[11]

The median income for a household in the county was $27,462 and the median income for a family was $42,585. Males had a median income of $25,954 versus $25,688 for females. The per capita income for the county was $16,379. About 23.1% of families and 30.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 49.1% of those under age 18 and 5.6% of those age 65 or over.[14]

2000 census

As of the census[15] of 2000, there were 4,074 people, 1,514 households, and 1,094 families residing in the county. The population density was 12 people per square mile (5/km²). There were 1,740 housing units at an average density of 5 per square mile (2/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 50.39% Black or African American, 47.42% White, 0.22% Native American, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 1.33% from other races, and 0.61% from two or more races. 2.72% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 1,514 households out of which 33.10% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.70% were married couples living together, 19.50% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.70% were non-families. 25.10% of all households were made up of individuals and 10.80% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.68 and the average family size was 3.20.

In the county, the population was spread out with 27.30% under the age of 18, 10.00% from 18 to 24, 26.90% from 25 to 44, 22.10% from 45 to 64, and 13.70% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females, there were 86.20 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 86.30 males.

The median income for a household in the county was $30,338, and the median income for a family was $36,438. Males had a median income of $25,891 versus $16,462 for females. The per capita income for the county was $16,969. About 19.90% of families and 23.40% of the population were below the poverty line, including 32.50% of those under age 18 and 20.10% of those age 65 or over.

Education

Baker County School System operates public schools.[16]

Politics

Although Barry Goldwater, George Wallace and Richard Nixon carried it in successive elections between 1964 and 1972, Baker County is historically Democratic. In 1956 Adlai Stevenson reportedly received over 96% of the county's vote.[17] It has gone majority Democratic consistently from 1992 to 2012, but by much closer margins than that. In 2008 Barack Obama won with just 50.1% to John McCain's 49.1%.[18]

{{Hidden begin
|titlestyle = background:#ccccff;
|title = Presidential elections results
}}
Previous presidential elections results[19]
Year Republican Democratic Third parties
53.8% 7751.0% 15
49.3% 7850.8% 12
49.0% 8280.9% 15
46.5% 8210.5% 8
40.5% 6150.7% 11
27.7% 4087.6% 112
26.6% 39114.5% 213
46.7% 6290.9% 12
49.4% 675
32.6% 5101.2% 19
20.8% 305
73.7% 965
5.8% 9962.3% 1,067
60.3% 9140.1% 1
8.4% 66
3.9% 32
13.4% 155
2.5% 720.5% 58
6.1% 31
5.1% 300.2% 1
2.1% 130.2% 1
0.3% 20.5% 3
17.7% 99
7.7% 212.6% 7
36.2% 800.0% 0
17.8% 940.0% 0
2.7% 50.0% 0
{{Hidden end}}

Communities

City

  • Newton

Unincorporated communities

{{div col|colwidth=22em}}
  • Anna
  • Bethany
  • Crestview
  • Elmodel
  • Hardup
  • Hawkinstown
  • Hoggard Mill
  • Iveys Mill
  • Jones Spur
  • Lamar
  • Milford
  • Mimsville
  • Patmos
  • Phillipsburg
  • Pondtown
  • Red Store Crossroads
{{div col end}}

Ghost Towns

  • Cheevertown
  • Dewsville
  • Fish Trap
  • Ledbetter

Source:[20]

See also

{{Portal|State of Georgia}}
  • National Register of Historic Places listings in Baker County, Georgia

References

1. ^{{cite web|title=State & County QuickFacts|url=http://quickfacts.census.gov/qfd/states/13/13007.html|publisher=United States Census Bureau|accessdate=June 17, 2014}}
2. ^{{cite web|url=http://www.naco.org/Counties/Pages/FindACounty.aspx |accessdate=June 7, 2011 |title=Find a County |publisher=National Association of Counties |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110531210815/http://www.naco.org/Counties/Pages/FindACounty.aspx |archivedate=May 31, 2011 }}
3. ^{{cite book|last1=Candler|first1=Allen Daniel|last2=Evans|first2=Clement Anselm|title=Georgia: Comprising Sketches of Counties, Towns, Events, Institutions, and Persons|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=05wSAAAAYAAJ&pg=PA114|year=1906|publisher=State historical association|page=114}}
4. ^{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/gazette.html|publisher=United States Census Bureau|accessdate=April 23, 2011|date=February 12, 2011|title=US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990}}
5. ^{{cite web |url=http://www.gaswcc.org/maps/ |title=Georgia Soil and Water Conservation Commission Interactive Mapping Experience |publisher=Georgia Soil and Water Conservation Commission |accessdate=November 24, 2015}}
6. ^{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/popest/data/tables.2016.html|title=Population and Housing Unit Estimates|accessdate=June 9, 2017}}
7. ^{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/prod/www/decennial.html |title=U.S. Decennial Census |publisher=United States Census Bureau |accessdate=June 17, 2014 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://www.webcitation.org/6YSasqtfX?url=http://www.census.gov/prod/www/decennial.html |archivedate=May 12, 2015 }}
8. ^{{cite web|url=http://mapserver.lib.virginia.edu|title=Historical Census Browser|publisher=University of Virginia Library|accessdate=June 17, 2014}}
9. ^{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/population/cencounts/ga190090.txt|title=Population of Counties by Decennial Census: 1900 to 1990|publisher=United States Census Bureau|accessdate=June 17, 2014}}
10. ^{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/population/www/cen2000/briefs/phc-t4/tables/tab02.pdf|title=Census 2000 PHC-T-4. Ranking Tables for Counties: 1990 and 2000|publisher=United States Census Bureau|accessdate=June 17, 2014}}
11. ^{{cite web |url=http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/10_DP/DPDP1/0500000US13007 |title=DP-1 Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics: 2010 Demographic Profile Data |accessdate=December 27, 2015 |publisher=United States Census Bureau}}
12. ^{{cite web |url=http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/10_SF1/GCTPH1.CY07/0500000US13007 |accessdate=December 27, 2015 |title=Population, Housing Units, Area, and Density: 2010 - County |publisher=United States Census Bureau}}
13. ^{{cite web |url=http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/ACS/10_5YR/DP02/0500000US13007 |title=DP02 SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS IN THE UNITED STATES – 2006-2010 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates |accessdate=December 27, 2015 |publisher=United States Census Bureau}}
14. ^{{cite web |url=http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/ACS/10_5YR/DP03/0500000US13007 |title=DP03 SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS – 2006-2010 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates |accessdate=December 27, 2015 |publisher=United States Census Bureau}}
15. ^{{cite web|url=http://factfinder2.census.gov |publisher=United States Census Bureau |accessdate=May 14, 2011 |title=American FactFinder |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20130911234518/http://factfinder2.census.gov/ |archivedate=September 11, 2013 }}
16. ^Baker County School System Retrieved February 23, 2011.
17. ^David Leip's Presidential Atlas: 1956 statistics
18. ^The New York Times Electoral Map (Zoom in on Georgia)
19. ^{{Cite web|url=http://uselectionatlas.org/RESULTS|title=Dave Leip's Atlas of U.S. Presidential Elections|last=Leip|first=David|website=uselectionatlas.org|access-date=March 18, 2018}}
20. ^{{cite book|last=Baker County Historical Society|title=The History of Baker County|year=1991|publisher=Baker County Historical Society|location=Newton, Baker County, Georgia, USA|lccn=92080765|pages=54–69}}

External links

  • Baker County Sheriff's Office
  • Baker County historical marker
{{Geographic Location
|Centre = Baker County, Georgia
|North =
|Northeast = Dougherty County
|East = Mitchell County
|Southeast =
|South =
|Southwest = Decatur County
|West = Early County and Miller County
|Northwest = Calhoun County
}}{{Baker County, Georgia}}{{Georgia (U.S. state)}}{{Coord|31.33|-84.45|display=title|type:adm2nd_region:US-GA_source:UScensus1990}}

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