Berrien County, Georgia

Berrien County is a United States county located in the United States of Georgia. According to the latest population census dating back to 2000, the Berrien County is home to 16235 inhabitants. Its population in July 2008 was estimated to be about 17058, It is 96th most populous county in Georgia. The county comprises an area of 457.78 mi˛ (1185.64 sq km), of which, 452.41 square miles (1171.74 sq km) of it is land and 5.37 square miles (13.91 sq km) of it is water, it is the 41st largest by area in the U.S. state of Georgia.

Berrien County Georgia
Map of Berrien County, Georgia

As of the census of 2000, there were 16235 people, 6261 households, and 4541 families living in the county. The population density was 35.9 people per square mile (13.86/km˛), making its Georgia's 50th least densely populated county. There were 7100 housing units at an average density of 15.7 per square mile (6.06/km˛). The average household size was 2.57 persons, and the average family size was 3.03 persons. In the county the population was spread out, with 27.2% under the age of 18, 8.6% from 18 to 24, 28.7% from 25 to 44, 22.9% from 45 to 64, and 12.5% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 96.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.8 males. The county's estimated population as of July 2008 was 17058, The racial or ethnic makeup of the county was 14694 White, 2049 Black or African American, 48 American Indian, 64 Asian, 17 Native Hawaiian, and 186 from two or more races.

Berrien County Georgia Population 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008
Population 2000-2008
Berrien County Georgia School Enrollment
School Enrollment 2000
Berrien County Georgia GDP
GDP 2000

The median income for a household in the county was $30044, it is Georgia's 101st wealthiest county by median household income. The median income for a family in the county was $34643, it is Georgia's 47th poorest county by median family income. The per capita income for the county was $16375, making it the 72nd highest county by per capita income in Georgia.

In 2000, 4085 pupils and students, of which 1982 are male and 2103 are female, 25.16% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, total enrollment of student are in, 391 nursery or pri school, 236 kindergarten, 2038 elementary school, 816 high school and 604 College graduate school.

RankCityCountyTotal Area mi2Land Area mi2Water Area mi2PopulationDensity mi2Per capita IncomeHouse hold Income
1Alapaha TownBerrien County110682684.51192522422
2Enigma TownBerrien County3.283.250.03869267.21449825268
3Nashville CityBerrien County4.694.640.0546971012.21500726228
4Ray City CityBerrien County0.80.80746936.31278825769
YearPopulation
April 2000 census16235
April 2000 Estimate16235
July 2000 Estimate16249
July 2001 Estimate16166
July 2002 Estimate16241
July 2003 Estimate16372
July 2004 Estimate16520
July 2005 Estimate16618
July 2006 Estimate16658
July 2007 Estimate16692
July 2008 Estimate17058
SchoolMaleFemaleTotal
Nursery school205186391
Kindergarten128108236
Elementary school101810202038
High school415401816
College or graduate school216388604
PlaceMedian household incomeMedian family incomePer capita income
Berrien County, Georgia$30044$34643$16375
Georgia, United States$42433$49280$21154
United States$41994$50046$21587