Morgan County, Georgia
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Morgan County is a county located in the north central Piedmont region and the lake country region of the U.S. state of Georgia. As of the 2020 census, the population was 20,097.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> The county seat is Madison.<ref name="GR6">{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref>
Since the early 21st century, the county has had a housing boom. It has proximity to Lake Oconee, a recreation site, as well as to major employment centers such as Atlanta, Athens, Augusta and Macon.
History
Morgan County was created on December 10, 1807. It was named for renowned Revolutionary War commander Daniel Morgan. During the American Civil War, the county provided the Panola Guards, which was a part of Cobb's Legion.
Geography
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Major highways
Adjacent counties
- Oconee County (north)
- Greene County (east)
- Putnam County (southeast)
- Jasper County (southwest)
- Newton County (west)
- Walton County (northwest)
National protected area
- Oconee National Forest (part)
Communities
Cities
Town
Census-designated place
Unincorporated communities
Demographics
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Race | Num. | Perc. |
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| White | 14,487 | 72.09% | |
| Black or African American | 4,105 | 20.43% | |
| Native American | 42 | 0.21% | |
| Asian | 122 | 0.61% | |
| Pacific Islander | 1 | 0.0% | |
| Other/Mixed | 628 | 3.12% | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 712 | 3.54% |
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 20,097 people, 6,942 households, and 5,250 families residing in the county.
Politics
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See also
References
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