Haralson County is a

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in the

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region of the

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. As of the 2020 census, the population was 29,919,US 2020 Census Bureau report, Haralson County, Georgia up from 28,780 in 2010. The

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is Buchanan. The county was created on January 26, 1856, and was named for

Hugh A. Haralson Hugh Anderson Haralson (November 13, 1805 – September 25, 1854) was an American farmer, lawyer and politician based in Lagrange, Georgia. Early years and education Hugh Haralson was born November 13, 1805, in Greene County, Georgia. He graduat ...

, a former Georgia congressman. Haralson County is part of the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metropolitan statistical area.

Geography

According to the

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, the county has a total area of , of which is land and (0.4%) is water. Much of the county is located within the upper

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region of the state, with a few mountains in the county that are considered part of the

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of the

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. The vast majority of Haralson County is located in the upper

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sub-basin of the

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(Coosa-Tallapoosa River Basin). Just the very northwestern corner of the county is located in the Upper

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sub-basin of the same ACT River Basin.

Major highways

* (Interstate 20) * * * * * * * * * * * (unsigned designation for I-20)

Adjacent counties

* Polk County - north * Paulding County - northeast * Carroll County - south * Cleburne County,

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- west (CST)

Demographics

2020 census

As of the 2020 United States census, there were 29,919 people, 11,259 households, and 7,960 families residing in the county.

2010 census

As of the 2010 U.S. census, there were 28,780 people, 10,757 households, and 7,820 families living in the county. The population density was . There were 12,287 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the county was 92.8% white, 4.7% black or African American, 0.5% Asian, 0.2% American Indian, 0.4% from other races, and 1.4% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 1.1% of the population. In terms of ancestry, 37.1% were

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, 14.1% were Irish, 11.1% were

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, and 6.0% were

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. Of the 10,757 households, 36.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.8% were married couples living together, 13.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 27.3% were non-families, and 23.2% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.64 and the average family size was 3.09. The median age was 38.5 years. The median income for a household in the county was $38,996 and the median income for a family was $45,339. Males had a median income of $39,452 versus $32,170 for females. The per capita income for the county was $19,033. About 15.6% of families and 20.4% of the population were below the

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, including 28.8% of those under age 18 and 16.4% of those age 65 or over.

Education

Public education in the county is largely provided by the

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. However, the City of Bremen, which straddles the border of Haralson and Carroll Counties, has the independent

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Communities

Cities

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* Buchanan (county seat) * Tallapoosa *

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Unincorporated communities

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* Draketown * Felton

Law and government

The county was originally governed by a sole Commissioner of Roads and Revenues. The last occupant of this office was Charles Sanders (D). The county is now governed by a five-member Board of Commissioners, which replaced the single-commissioner form beginning with the term starting in January 2005. The chairman of the board is elected county-wide. The acting occupant of this office is Ronnie Ridley (R). There are four other commissioners, one elected from each of fou
geographical districts
The current occupants of these offices are District 1's David Tarpley (R), District 2's Danny Elsberry (R), District 3's John Daniel (R) and District 4's Ryan Farmer (R). The current sheriff of Haralson County is Stacy Williams. Judge J. Edward "Eddie" Hulsey Jr. is the current probate judge.

References

External links

Haralson County Historical Society

Haralson County Chamber of Commerce

Haralson County Development Authority

Haralson County
historical marker {{Coord, 33.79, -85.21, display=title, type:adm2nd_region:US-GA_source:UScensus1990 1856 establishments in Georgia (U.S. state) Haralson Georgia (U.S. state) counties Northwest Georgia (U.S.) Populated places established in 1856