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Barrow County, Georgia

Barrow County is a county located in the East Central region of the U.S. state of Georgia. As of the 2020 census, its population was 83,505. Its county seat is Winder. Barrow County is included in the Atlanta–Sandy Springs–Roswell metropolitan statistical area.

History
Barrow County was created from portions of Gwinnett, Jackson, and Walton counties when Georgia voters approved a constitutional amendment on November 3, 1914, making Barrow County the 149th Georgia county; there are now 159. Barrow County was named after David Crenshaw Barrow Jr., a University of Georgia mathematics and engineering professor who was later Chancellor serving in that position from 1906 to 1925. Barrow died on January 11, 1929, in Athens and is buried in Oconee Hill Cemetery in Athens. ==Geography==
Geography
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of , of which is land and (1.6%) is water. The entirety of Barrow County is located in the Upper Oconee River sub-basin of the Altamaha River basin. Adjacent countiesHall County – north • Clarke County – east at single point • Jackson County – east • Oconee County – southeast • Walton County – south • Gwinnett County – west ==Communities==
Communities
CitiesAuburnStathamWinder TownsBethlehemBraseltonCarl Census-designated placeRussell Other unincorporated communitiesBarrow Heights ==Demographics==
Demographics
Racial and ethnic composition 2020 census As of the 2020 census, the county had a population of 83,505. The median age was 36.4 years. 25.5% of residents were under the age of 18 and 13.4% of residents were 65 years of age or older. For every 100 females there were 95.9 males, and for every 100 females age 18 and over there were 93.3 males age 18 and over. 67.0% of residents lived in urban areas, while 33.0% lived in rural areas. The racial makeup of the county was 69.0% White, 12.4% Black or African American, 0.5% American Indian and Alaska Native, 3.9% Asian, 0.0% Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander, 6.0% from some other race, and 8.1% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino residents of any race comprised 12.6% of the population. The population density was . There were 26,400 housing units at an average density of . In 2010, the racial and ethnic makeup of the county was 78.8% White, 11.4% Black or African American, 3.4% Asian, 0.3% American Indian, 0.1% Pacific islander, 3.7% from other races, and 2.3% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 8.7% of the population. In 2010, the median income for a household in the county was $48,958 and the median income for a family was $55,415. Males had a median income of $42,869 versus $33,175 for females. The per capita income for the county was $20,882. About 9.4% of families and 12.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 16.0% of those under age 18 and 14.2% of those age 65 or over. American Community Survey According to the 2022 American Community Survey, its median household income was $78,216 with a per capita income of $30,903. Approximately 9.5% of the population lived at or below the poverty line. 2000 census In 2000, the racial makeup of the county was 84.84% White, 10.72% Black or African American, 0.30% Native American, 2.20% Asian, 0.04% Pacific Islander, 1.50% from other races, and 1.40% from two or more races. 3.16% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. ==Education==
Education
Barrow County Schools is the sole school district covering the county. Winder-Barrow Cluster: • Winder-Barrow High School • Richard B. Russell Middle School • Winder-Barrow Middle School (1956–2013) • Bear Creek Middle School (WBMS replacement) • Holsenbeck Elementary School • Bramlett Elementary School • Statham Elementary School • County Line Elementary Apalachee Cluster: • Apalachee High School • Westside Middle School • Haymon-Morris Middle School • Auburn Elementary School • Kennedy Elementary School • Bethlehem Elementary School • Yargo Elementary School • Barrow Arts & Sciences Academy ==Transportation==
Transportation
Major highwaysInterstate 85U.S. Route 29State Route 8State Route 11State Route 53State Route 81State Route 82State Route 124State Route 211State Route 316State Route 324State Route 330State Route 403 (unsigned designation for I-85) ==Politics==
Politics
Barrow County is a Republican stronghold in presidential elections, having been so since 1984. As of the 2020s, Barrow County is a strongly Republican voting county, voting 69% for Donald Trump in 2024. For elections to the United States House of Representatives, Barrow County is part of Georgia's 10th congressional district, currently represented by Mike Collins. For elections to the Georgia State Senate, Barrow County is divided between districts 45, 46 and 47. For elections to the Georgia House of Representatives, Barrow County is part of districts 104, 119 and 120. ==See also==
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