Carroll County, Georgia

Carroll County, Georgia

General Information
Name	Carroll County, Georgia
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Settlement Type	County
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Total	119,148
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Carroll County is a county located in the northwestern part of the U.S. state of Georgia. As of the 2020 census, the population was 119,148. The county seat is Carrollton.

History

Carroll County was established by an act of the Georgia General Assembly on December 11, 1826. It was named in honor of Charles Carroll of Carrollton, the last surviving signer of the Declaration of Independence.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 504 square miles (1,310 km²), of which 499 square miles (1,290 km²) is land and 5.0 square miles (13 km²) (1.0%) is water.

Adjacent counties

• Haralson County - north
• Paulding County - northeast
• Douglas County - east
• Fulton County - southeast
• Coweta County - south
• Heard County - southwest
• Randolph County, Alabama - west
• Cleburne County, Alabama - northwest

Demographics

As of the 2020 United States census, there were 119,148 people, 42,000 households, and 28,000 families residing in the county. The population density was 238 people per square mile (92/km²).

Education

Carroll County is served by the Carroll County School District and the Carrollton City School District. Higher education institutions include the University of West Georgia, located in Carrollton.

Economy

The economy of Carroll County is diverse, with sectors including manufacturing, education, healthcare, and retail. The presence of the University of West Georgia contributes significantly to the local economy.

Transportation

Major highways in Carroll County include:

• Interstate 20
• U.S. Route 27
• U.S. Route 78

Communities

• Carrollton (county seat)
• Villa Rica
• Temple
• Bowdon
• Whitesburg

Notable People

• Tanner Health System, a regional healthcare provider, is headquartered in Carrollton.

See also

• National Register of Historic Places listings in Carroll County, Georgia

External links

• Carroll County Government
• City of Carrollton