Warren County, Georgia
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Warren County is a county located in the state of Georgia. As of 2000, the population is 6,336. The county seat is Warrenton, Georgia6.
Geography
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 743 km² (287 mi²). 739 km² (286 mi²) of it is land and 3 km² (1 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 0.43% water.
Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there were 6,336 people, 2,435 households, and 1,692 families residing in the county. The population density was 9/km² (22/mi²). There were 2,767 housing units at an average density of 4/km² (10/mi²). The racial makeup of the county was 39.46% White, 59.47% Black or African American, 0.17% Native American, 0.14% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.30% from other races, and 0.46% from two or more races. 0.80% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There were 2,435 households out of which 30.60% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 42.10% were married couples living together, 22.10% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.50% were non-families. 27.40% of all households were made up of individuals and 12.60% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.55 and the average family size was 3.09.
In the county the population was spread out with 26.40% under the age of 18, 8.70% from 18 to 24, 25.50% from 25 to 44, 23.40% from 45 to 64, and 16.10% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 86.40 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 79.90 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $27,366, and the median income for a family was $32,868. Males had a median income of $28,177 versus $20,082 for females. The per capita income for the county was $14,022. 27.00% of the population and 24.10% of families were below the poverty line. 36.00% of those under the age of 18 and 27.50% of those 65 and older were living below the poverty line.
