Telfair County, Georgia
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Telfair County is a county located in the state of Georgia. As of 2000, the population is 11,794. The county seat is McRae, Georgia6.
Geography
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 1,150 km² (444 mi²). 1,142 km² (441 mi²) of it is land and 8 km² (3 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 0.67% water.
Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there were 11,794 people, 4,140 households, and 2,873 families residing in the county. The population density was 10/km² (27/mi²). There were 5,083 housing units at an average density of 4/km² (12/mi²). The racial makeup of the county was 59.71% White, 38.44% Black or African American, 0.03% Native American, 0.20% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 1.16% from other races, and 0.47% from two or more races. 1.82% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There were 4,140 households out of which 31.10% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.40% were married couples living together, 16.70% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.60% were non-families. 28.40% of all households were made up of individuals and 13.60% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.48 and the average family size was 3.01.
In the county the population was spread out with 22.50% under the age of 18, 10.30% from 18 to 24, 30.10% from 25 to 44, 22.30% from 45 to 64, and 14.90% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females there were 110.90 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 113.20 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $26,097, and the median income for a family was $32,513. Males had a median income of $26,444 versus $19,970 for females. The per capita income for the county was $14,197. 21.20% of the population and 17.30% of families were below the poverty line. 26.40% of those under the age of 18 and 23.70% of those 65 and older were living below the poverty line.
