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Barrow County
countyBarrow County, Georgia
Overview
- Classification
- County
- FIPS Code
- 13013
- Country
- United States
- County
- Barrow County
Geography
- Region
- East Central region of Georgia, Piedmont Plateau
- Total Area
- 163 sq mi
- Land Area
- 160 sq mi
- Water Area
- 2.6 sq mi
- Latitude
- 33.99
- Longitude
- -83.71
- Climate
- Located in the Piedmont region, Barrow County experiences a humid subtropical climate with moderate temperatures and rainfall throughout the year.
- Notable Features
- Fort Yargo State Park · Mulberry River
- Neighboring Areas
- Clarke County · Gwinnett County · Hall County · Jackson County · Oconee County · Walton County
Demographics
- Population (2020)
- 83,505
- Est. Population (2024)
- 96,294
- Median Age
- 36.4
- Median Income
- $77,477
- Owner-Occupied
- 79.5%
- Racial & Ethnic Composition
- In 2023, the racial makeup of the county was 65% White (Non-Hispanic), 13.1% Black or African American (Non-Hispanic), 4.3% Two Races Including Other (Hispanic), 4.25% White (Hispanic), and 4.08% Asian (Non-Hispanic).
Governance
- Government Type
- County Commission
- Governing Body
- Barrow County Board of Commissioners
- School District
- Barrow County School System
- Municipal Services
- Law Enforcement · Fire and Emergency Services · Parks and Recreation · Water Resources
U.S. Congress
Warnock, Raphael G.D
U.S. SenatorOssoff, JonD
U.S. SenatorCarter, Earl L. "Buddy"R
U.S. Representative - District 1Bishop, Sanford D.D
U.S. Representative - District 2Jack, BrianR
U.S. Representative - District 3Johnson, Henry C. "Hank"D
U.S. Representative - District 4Williams, NikemaD
U.S. Representative - District 5McBath, LucyD
U.S. Representative - District 6McCormick, RichardR
U.S. Representative - District 7Scott, AustinR
U.S. Representative - District 8Clyde, Andrew S.R
U.S. Representative - District 9Collins, MikeR
U.S. Representative - District 10Loudermilk, BarryR
U.S. Representative - District 11Allen, Rick W.R
U.S. Representative - District 12Scott, DavidD
U.S. Representative - District 13Economy
- Unemployment Rate
- 2.7% (2025)
- Economic Profile
- Balanced approach to economic development · Tourism corridor along I-85 · Industrial parks along State Road 316
- Employment Sectors
- Retail · Manufacturing · Health Care and Social Assistance · Education
- Major Employers
- Spring Mountain Center · SK Battery (nearby) · Rivian (nearby)
Education
- Students
- 15,277
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16:1
- School Districts
- Barrow County School System
- Colleges & Universities
- New Horizons Medical Institute-Winder · University of Georgia (nearby) · University of North Georgia (nearby)
Infrastructure
- Transportation
- Interstate 85 · Georgia Highway 316 · CSX Rail Line
- Utilities
- Water · Sewer · Electricity · Broadband Internet
- Major Facilities
- Barrow County Courthouse · Northeast Georgia Medical Center (nearby) · Fort Yargo State Park
Recreation
- Outdoor Access
- Yes
- Major Recreation Areas
- Fort Yargo State Park · Victor Lord Park
- Parks & Trails
- Victor Lord Park · Outdoor Walking Trails
History
- Founded
- 1914
- Named After
- David Crenshaw Barrow Jr.
- Historical Significance
- Barrow County was created in 1914 and named after David Crenshaw Barrow Jr., a former chancellor of the University of Georgia.
- Key Events
- Creation from parts of Gwinnett, Jackson, and Walton counties · Stoneman's Raid