Worth County, Georgia
Worth County: county in Georgia, United States
About
Worth County is a county located in the U.S. state of Georgia. As of the 2010 census, the population was 21,679 and a population density of 38 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 19,972 inhabitants. Its county seat is Sylvester. The county was created 172 years ago in 1853.
County Snapshot
Worth County at a glance
Worth County currently has 4 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
Mapped populated places
4
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SylvesterPopulation 5,690
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Quick Facts about Worth County
| Population | 19,972 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Georgia (United States) |
| Different from | Worth County, Worth County |
| Area | 575 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 0.7% |
| Land as percent of area | 99.3% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 31.5515,-83.8509 |
| Altitude | 397 feet / 121 meters |
| Capital | Sylvester |
| Establishment | December 20, 1853 |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 01:21:17 (18th April 2026) |
| Density | 35 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -8.55% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 88℉ Mostly Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Worth County is located at 31°33'5"N 83°51'3"W (31.5515100, -83.8508800). It has 5 neighbors: Colquitt County, Crisp County, Dougherty County, Lee County and Tift County.
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The largest city of Worth County is Sylvester with a population of 5,690. Other cities include, Poulan population 770, Sumner population 400 and Warwick population 384. See all Worth County cities & populated places.
Worth County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Worth County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Sylvester | 5,690 | Human settlement in Worth County, Georgia, United States of America |
| Poulan | 770 | Human settlement in Worth County, Georgia, United States of America |
| Sumner | 400 | Town in Worth County, Georgia, United States |
| Warwick | 384 | Human settlement in Worth County, Georgia, United States of America |
Weather
Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. West southwest wind 0 to 10 mph.
7-Day ForecastOfficial website of Worth County
Official WebsiteDemographics
According to census records, the population of Worth County decreased by 8.55% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 21,679 | - | census |
| 2011 | 21,512 | -0.78% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 21,349 | -0.76% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 21,052 | -1.41% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 21,006 | -0.22% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 20,688 | -1.54% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 20,703 | 0.07% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 20,528 | -0.85% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 20,302 | -1.11% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 20,247 | -0.27% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 19,972 | -1.38% | estimation process |
People born in Worth County (1)
American football player Marion Butts was born in Worth County
Other places with the same name (2)
- Worth County, Iowa county in Iowa, United States with a population of 7,359 people.
- Worth County, Missouri county in Missouri, United States with a population of 1,953 people.
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|---|---|---|
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