Schley County, Georgia
Schley County: county in Georgia, United States
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Schley County is a county located in the U.S. state of Georgia. As of the 2010 census, the population was 5,010 and a population density of 12 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 5,196 inhabitants. Its county seat is Ellaville. The county was created 168 years ago in 1857.
County Snapshot
Schley County at a glance
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EllavillePopulation 1,834
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Quick Facts about Schley County
| Population | 5,196 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Georgia (United States) |
| Area | 435 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 0.5% |
| Land as percent of area | 99.5% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 32.2617,-84.3147 |
| Altitude | 427 feet / 130 meters |
| Capital | Ellaville |
| Establishment | December 22, 1857 |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 02:51:09 (18th April 2026) |
| Density | 12 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 3.58% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Schley County is located at 32°15'42"N 84°18'53"W (32.2616900, -84.3147200). It has 4 neighbors: Macon County, Marion County, Sumter County and Taylor County.
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The largest city of Schley County is Ellaville with a population of 1,834. . See all Schley County cities & populated places.
Schley County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Schley County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Ellaville | 1,834 | City in Schley County, Georgia, United States of America |
Demographics
The population of Schley County increased by 3.58% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 5,010 | - | census |
| 2011 | 5,044 | 0.67% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 5,024 | -0.4% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 5,095 | 1.39% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 5,189 | 1.81% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 5,209 | 0.38% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 5,173 | -0.7% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 5,235 | 1.18% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 5,230 | -0.1% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 5,257 | 0.51% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 5,196 | -1.17% | estimation process |
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