Clinch County, Georgia
Clinch County: County in Georgia, United States
About
Clinch County is a county located in the U.S. state of Georgia. As of the 2010 census, the population was 6,798 and a population density of 3 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 6,582 inhabitants. Its county seat is Homerville. The county was created 174 years ago in 1849.
Quick Facts about Clinch County
| Population : | 6,582 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Georgia (United States) |
| Area : | 2135 km2 |
| Water as percent of area : | 2.9% |
| Land as percent of area : | 97.1% |
| Named for : | Duncan Lamont Clinch |
| Altitude : | 161 feet / 49 meters |
| Capital : | Homerville |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1850 |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 19:43:31 (23rd April 2024) |
| Density : | 3 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -3.28% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Clinch County is located at 30°54'54"N 82°42'22"W (30.9149500, -82.7062400). It has 5 neighbors: Columbia County, Atkinson County, Echols County, Lanier County and Ware County.
Clinch County map
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The largest city of Clinch County is Homerville with a population of 2,345. Other cities include, Chauncey population 321, Fargo population 315 and Du Pont population 114. See all Clinch County cities & populated places.
Clinch County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Clinch County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Homerville | 2,345 | City in Clinch County, Georgia, United States of America |
| Chauncey | 321 | City in Dodge County, Georgia, United States |
| Fargo | 315 | Human settlement in Clinch County, Georgia, United States of America |
| Argyle | 207 | Town in Clinch County, Georgia, United States |
| Du Pont | 114 | Human settlement in Clinch County, Georgia, United States of America |
- Official Website
Official website of Clinch County
Clinch County has 5 neighbours.
- Columbia County county in Florida, United States
- Atkinson County county in Georgia, United States
- Echols County county in Georgia, United States
- Lanier County county in Georgia, United States
- Ware County county in Georgia, United States
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Clinch County decreased by 3.28% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 6,798 | - | census |
| 2011 | 6,718 | -1.19% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 6,690 | -0.42% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 6,758 | 1.01% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 6,781 | 0.34% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 6,826 | 0.66% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 6,742 | -1.25% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 6,643 | -1.49% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 6,603 | -0.61% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 6,618 | 0.23% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 6,582 | -0.55% | estimation process |
People born in Clinch County (1)
American politician (1877-1964) William Chester Lankford was born in Clinch County
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|---|---|---|
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| Chatham County | 289,463 | County in Georgia, United States |
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| Henry County | 239,139 | County in Indiana, United States |
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