Muscogee County, Georgia
Muscogee County: county in Georgia, United States
About
Muscogee County is a county located in the U.S. state of Georgia. As of the 2010 census, the population was 189,885 and a population density of 332 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 196,442 inhabitants. Its county seat is Columbus. The county was created 200 years ago in 1825.
County Snapshot
Muscogee County at a glance
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ColumbusPopulation 196,442
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Quick Facts about Muscogee County
| Population | 196,442 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Georgia (United States) |
| Area | 572 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 2.1% |
| Land as percent of area | 97.9% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 32.5100,-84.8770 |
| Named for | Muscogee |
| Altitude | 377 feet / 115 meters |
| Capital | Columbus |
| Establishment | June 09, 1825 |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 23:24:07 (16th April 2026) |
| Density | 343 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 3.34% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 87℉ Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Muscogee County is located at 32°30'36"N 84°52'37"W (32.5099600, -84.8770400). It has 4 neighbors: Lee County, Chattahoochee County, Harris County and Talbot County.
Muscogee County map
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The largest city of Muscogee County is Columbus with a population of 196,442. . See all Muscogee County cities & populated places.
Muscogee County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Muscogee County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Columbus | 196,442 | The second most populous city in Georgia. |
Weather
Sunny, with a high near 87. Southwest wind around 5 mph.
7-Day ForecastOfficial website of Muscogee County
Official WebsiteDemographics
The population of Muscogee County increased by 3.34% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 189,885 | - | census |
| 2011 | 195,271 | 2.76% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 198,965 | 1.86% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 203,225 | 2.1% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 200,563 | -1.33% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 198,702 | -0.94% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 196,219 | -1.27% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 193,836 | -1.23% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 194,169 | 0.17% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 195,769 | 0.82% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 196,442 | 0.34% | estimation process |
People born in Muscogee County (1)
politician J. Homer Dimon was born in Muscogee County
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| Augusta | 197,166 | The third most populous city in Georgia. |
| Columbus | 196,442 | The second most populous city in Georgia. |
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