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Turner County, Georgia

Coordinates: 31°43′N 83°38′W / 31.72°N 83.63°W / 31.72; -83.63
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Turner County, Georgia
County
Turner County Courthouse (Built 1907), Ashburn
Turner County Courthouse (Built 1907), Ashburn
Flag of Turner County, Georgia
Flag
Map of Georgia highlighting Turner County
Location within the U.S. state of Georgia
Coordinates: 31°43′N 83°38′W / 31.72°N 83.63°W / 31.72; -83.63
Country United States
State Georgia
FoundedAugust 18, 1905; 121 years ago (1905)
Named afterHenry G. Turner
SeatAshburn
Largest cityAshburn
Area
 • Total
290 sq mi (750 km2)
 • Land285 sq mi (740 km2)
 • Water4.6 sq mi (12 km2)  1.6%
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
9,006
 • Estimate 
(2024)
9,023 Increase
 • Density31.6/sq mi (12.2/km2)
Time zoneUTC−5 (Eastern)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−4 (EDT)
Congressional district8th
Websitewww.turnercountygeorgia.com

Turner County is a county located in the south central portion of the U.S. state of Georgia. As of the 2020 census, the population was 9,006.[1] The county seat is Ashburn.[2] The county was created on August 18, 1905, and named for Henry G. Turner, U.S. representative and Georgia state Supreme Court justice.[3]

Geography

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According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 290 square miles (750 km2), of which 285 square miles (740 km2) is land and 4.6 square miles (12 km2) (1.6%) is water.[4]

The eastern two-thirds of Turner County, from just west of Interstate 75 heading east, are located in the Alapaha River sub-basin of the Suwannee River basin. The southern and western portion of the county are located in the Little River sub-basin of the same Suwannee River basin. The entire western edge of Turner County is located in the Middle Flint River sub-basin of the ACF River Basin (Apalachicola-Chattahoochee-Flint River Basin).[5]

Major highways

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Adjacent counties

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Communities

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Cities/Unincorporated Communities

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Demographics

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Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
191010,075—
192012,46623.7%
193011,196−10.2%
194010,846−3.1%
195010,479−3.4%
19608,439−19.5%
19708,7904.2%
19809,5108.2%
19908,703−8.5%
20009,5049.2%
20108,930−6.0%
20209,0060.9%
2024 (est.)9,023[6] Increase0.2%
U.S. Decennial Census[7]
1790-1880[8] 1890-1910[9]
1920-1930[10] 1930-1940[11]
1940-1950[12] 1960-1980[13]
1980-2000[14] 2010[1]
Turner County racial composition as of 2020[15]
Race Num. Perc.
White (non-Hispanic) 4,700 52.19%
Black or African American (non-Hispanic) 3,644 40.46%
Native American 7 0.08%
Asian 49 0.54%
Other/Mixed 234 2.6%
Hispanic or Latino 372 4.13%

2020 census

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As of the 2020 census, the county had a population of 9,006, 3,512 households, and 2,297 families, and the median age was 40.7 years. 22.7% of residents were under the age of 18 and 18.2% of residents were 65 years of age or older. For every 100 females there were 95.7 males, and for every 100 females age 18 and over there were 93.7 males age 18 and over. 52.6% of residents lived in urban areas, while 47.4% lived in rural areas.[16][17]

The racial makeup of the county was 53.4% White, 40.7% Black or African American, 0.1% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6% Asian, 0.0% Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander, 1.9% from some other race, and 3.3% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino residents of any race comprised 4.1% of the population.[18]

Of the 3,512 households in the county, 32.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them and 34.4% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. About 28.4% of all households were made up of individuals and 12.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.[17]

There were 3,916 housing units, of which 10.3% were vacant. Among occupied housing units, 64.7% were owner-occupied and 35.3% were renter-occupied. The homeowner vacancy rate was 2.0% and the rental vacancy rate was 6.9%.[17]

Notable people

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Politics

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As of the 2020s, Turner County is a Republican stronghold, voting 64% for Donald Trump in 2024. For elections to the United States House of Representatives, Turner County is part of Georgia's 8th congressional district, currently represented by Austin Scott. For elections to the Georgia State Senate, Turner County is part of District 13.[19] For elections to the Georgia House of Representatives, Turner County is part of District 169.[20]

United States presidential election results for Turner County, Georgia[21]
Year Republican Democratic Third party(ies)
No.  % No.  % No.  %
1912 54 11.54% 382 81.62% 32 6.84%
1916 172 23.99% 400 55.79% 145 20.22%
1920 182 31.65% 393 68.35% 0 0.00%
1924 166 30.97% 338 63.06% 32 5.97%
1928 526 61.59% 328 38.41% 0 0.00%
1932 59 6.04% 909 93.04% 9 0.92%
1936 188 17.94% 860 82.06% 0 0.00%
1940 351 30.60% 791 68.96% 5 0.44%
1944 334 29.51% 797 70.41% 1 0.09%
1948 147 12.86% 774 67.72% 222 19.42%
1952 402 22.85% 1,357 77.15% 0 0.00%
1956 354 20.21% 1,398 79.79% 0 0.00%
1960 328 17.51% 1,545 82.49% 0 0.00%
1964 1,672 69.93% 719 30.07% 0 0.00%
1968 419 15.66% 412 15.40% 1,845 68.95%
1972 2,120 82.91% 437 17.09% 0 0.00%
1976 416 15.52% 2,265 84.48% 0 0.00%
1980 898 30.74% 1,990 68.13% 33 1.13%
1984 1,329 51.14% 1,270 48.86% 0 0.00%
1988 1,312 50.52% 1,122 43.20% 163 6.28%
1992 936 30.95% 1,669 55.19% 419 13.86%
1996 924 37.64% 1,272 51.81% 259 10.55%
2000 1,258 51.22% 1,169 47.60% 29 1.18%
2004 1,815 61.21% 1,135 38.28% 15 0.51%
2008 2,096 58.94% 1,427 40.13% 33 0.93%
2012 2,028 56.85% 1,510 42.33% 29 0.81%
2016 2,095 61.53% 1,246 36.59% 64 1.88%
2020 2,349 61.96% 1,409 37.17% 33 0.87%
2024 2,457 64.10% 1,365 35.61% 11 0.29%
United States Senate election results for Turner County, Georgia2
Year Republican Democratic Third party(ies)
No.  % No.  % No.  %
2020 2,334 62.39% 1,345 35.95% 62 1.66%
2020 2,105 61.73% 1,305 38.27% 0 0.00%
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United States Senate election results for Turner County, Georgia3
Year Republican Democratic Third party(ies)
No.  % No.  % No.  %
2020 1,310 35.21% 866 23.27% 1,545 41.52%
2020 2,349 62.49% 1,410 37.51% 0 0.00%
2022 1,892 61.31% 1,152 37.33% 42 1.36%
2022 1,745 62.48% 1,048 37.52% 0 0.00%
Georgia Gubernatorial election results for Turner County
Year Republican Democratic Third party(ies)
No.  % No.  % No.  %
2022 1,994 64.34% 1,083 34.95% 22 0.71%

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b "State & County QuickFacts". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on December 16, 2015. Retrieved December 1, 2021.
  2. ^ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved June 7, 2011.
  3. ^ Krakow, Kenneth K. (1975). Georgia Place-Names: Their History and Origins (PDF). Macon, GA: Winship Press. p. 233. ISBN 0-915430-00-2. Archived (PDF) from the original on September 17, 2003.
  4. ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
  5. ^ "Georgia Soil and Water Conservation Commission Interactive Mapping Experience". Georgia Soil and Water Conservation Commission. Retrieved November 25, 2015.
  6. ^ "County Population Totals and Components of Change: 2020-2024". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 22, 2025.
  7. ^ "Decennial Census of Population and Housing by Decades". United States Census Bureau.
  8. ^ "1880 Census Population by Counties 1790-1800" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. 1880.
  9. ^ "1910 Census of Population - Georgia" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. 1910.
  10. ^ "1930 Census of Population - Georgia" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. 1930.
  11. ^ "1940 Census of Population - Georgia" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. 1940.
  12. ^ "1950 Census of Population - Georgia -" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. 1950.
  13. ^ "1980 Census of Population - Number of Inhabitants - Georgia" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. 1980.
  14. ^ "2000 Census of Population - Population and Housing Unit Counts - Georgia" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. 2000.
  15. ^ "Explore Census Data". data.census.gov. Retrieved December 18, 2021.
  16. ^ "2020 Decennial Census Demographic and Housing Characteristics (DHC)". United States Census Bureau. 2023. Retrieved 13 December 2025.
  17. ^ a b c "2020 Decennial Census Demographic Profile (DP1)". United States Census Bureau. 2021. Retrieved 13 December 2025.
  18. ^ "2020 Decennial Census Redistricting Data (Public Law 94-171)". United States Census Bureau. 2021. Retrieved 13 December 2025.
  19. ^ "Georgia General Assembly". www.legis.ga.gov. Retrieved November 28, 2025.
  20. ^ "Georgia General Assembly". www.legis.ga.gov. Retrieved November 28, 2025.
  21. ^ Leip, David. "Dave Leip's Atlas of U.S. Presidential Elections". uselectionatlas.org. Retrieved March 22, 2018.
  22. ^ "2022 Senate Election (Official Returns)". Commonwealth of Georgia by county. November 5, 2022. Retrieved December 5, 2024.

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