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{{Short description|County in Georgia, United States}} | {{Short description|County in Georgia, United States}} | ||
{{Distinguish|Cook County, Illinois}} | {{Distinguish|Cook County, Illinois}} | ||
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* [[Colquitt County, Georgia|Colquitt County]] (west) | * [[Colquitt County, Georgia|Colquitt County]] (west) | ||
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===2020 census=== | |||
As of the [[2020 United States census|2020 census]], the county had a population of 17,229. The median age was 39.1 years. 24.9% of residents were under the age of 18 and 17.3% of residents were 65 years of age or older. For every 100 females there were 94.7 males, and for every 100 females age 18 and over there were 91.9 males age 18 and over. 40.8% of residents lived in urban areas, while 59.2% lived in rural areas.<ref name="Census2020DHC">{{cite web|title=2020 Decennial Census Demographic and Housing Characteristics (DHC)|url=https://api.census.gov/data/2020/dec/dhc?get=NAME%2CP2_002N%2CP2_003N&for=county%3A075&in=state%3A13|website=United States Census Bureau|year=2023|access-date=12 December 2025|df=mdy}}</ref><ref name="Census2020DP">{{cite web|title=2020 Decennial Census Demographic Profile (DP1)|url=https://api.census.gov/data/2020/dec/dp?get=NAME%2CDP1_0021P%2CDP1_0024P%2CDP1_0025C%2CDP1_0049C%2CDP1_0045C%2CDP1_0069C%2CDP1_0073C%2CDP1_0125P%2CDP1_0126P%2CDP1_0129P%2CDP1_0138P%2CDP1_0139P%2CDP1_0141P%2CDP1_0142P%2CDP1_0143P%2CDP1_0145P%2CDP1_0146P%2CDP1_0147C%2CDP1_0148C%2CDP1_0149C%2CDP1_0156C%2CDP1_0157C%2CDP1_0158C%2CDP1_0159P%2CDP1_0160P&for=county%3A075&in=state%3A13|website=United States Census Bureau|year=2021|access-date=12 December 2025|df=mdy}}</ref><ref name="Census2020PL">{{cite web|title=2020 Decennial Census Redistricting Data (Public Law 94-171)|url=https://api.census.gov/data/2020/dec/pl?get=NAME%2CP1_001N%2CP1_003N%2CP1_004N%2CP1_005N%2CP1_006N%2CP1_007N%2CP1_008N%2CP1_009N%2CP2_001N%2CP2_002N%2CH1_001N%2CH1_002N&for=county%3A075&in=state%3A13|website=United States Census Bureau|year=2021|access-date=12 December 2025|df=mdy}}</ref> | |||
The racial makeup of the county was 63.7% White, 27.7% [[African Americans|Black or African American]], 0.4% [[Native Americans in the United States|American Indian and Alaska Native]], 0.6% [[Asian Americans|Asian]], 0.1% [[Native Hawaiians|Native Hawaiian]] and [[Pacific Islander]], 3.1% from some other race, and 4.4% from [[Multiracial Americans|two or more races]]. [[Hispanic and Latino Americans|Hispanic or Latino]] residents of any race comprised 6.6% of the population.<ref name="Census2020PL"/> | |||
There were 6,432 households in the county, of which 34.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them and 29.8% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. About 24.7% of all households were made up of individuals and 11.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.<ref name="Census2020DP"/> | |||
There were 7,258 housing units, of which 11.4% 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 8.5%.<ref name="Census2020DP"/> | |||
==Education== | ==Education== | ||
It is within the [[Cook County School District (Georgia)|Cook County School District]]. It operates [[Cook County High School (Georgia)|Cook County High School]]. | It is within the [[Cook County School District (Georgia)|Cook County School District]]. It operates [[Cook County High School (Georgia)|Cook County High School]].{{citation needed|date=December 2025}} | ||
==Politics== | ==Politics== | ||
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{{PresRow|1968|American Independent|521|605|2,438|Georgia}} | |||
{{PresRow|1972|Republican|2,135|525|0|Georgia}} | |||
{{PresRow|1976|Democratic|670|2,882|0|Georgia}} | |||
{{PresRow|1980|Democratic|1,188|2,461|35|Georgia}} | |||
{{PresRow|1984|Republican|1,860|1,510|0|Georgia}} | |||
{{PresRow|1988|Republican|1,555|1,226|11|Georgia}} | |||
{{PresRow|1992|Democratic|1,318|1,731|556|Georgia}} | |||
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{{PresRow|2020|Republican|4,900|2,059|78|Georgia}} | |||
{{PresRow|2024|Republican|5,374|1,956|27|Georgia}} | {{PresRow|2024|Republican|5,374|1,956|27|Georgia}} | ||
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As of the 2020s, Cook County is a Republican stronghold, voting 73% for [[Donald Trump]] in [[2024 United States presidential election|2024]]. For elections to the [[United States House of Representatives]], Cook County is part of [[Georgia's 8th congressional district]], currently represented by [[Austin Scott]]. For elections to the [[Georgia State Senate]], Cook County is part of District [[Georgia's 11th Senate district|11]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Georgia General Assembly |url=https://www.legis.ga.gov/senate |access-date=2025-11-28 |website=www.legis.ga.gov}}</ref> For elections to the [[Georgia House of Representatives]], Cook County is part of districts [[Georgia's 170th House of Representatives district|170]] and [[Georgia's 172nd House of Representatives district|172]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Georgia General Assembly |url=https://www.legis.ga.gov/house |access-date=2025-11-28 |website=www.legis.ga.gov}}</ref> | |||
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Cook 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 17,229.[1] The county seat is Adel.[2] The constitutional amendment to create the county was proposed July 30, 1918, and ratified November 5, 1918. It is named for former Civil War general Philip Cook of the Confederate States Army.[3]
Reed Bingham State Park is in Cook County.
Geography
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The western half of Cook County, located roughly west of Interstate 75, is located in the Little River sub-basin of the Suwannee River basin. The eastern half of the county is located in the Withlacoochee River sub-basin of the same Suwannee River basin.[5]
Major highways
- File:I-75.svg Interstate 75
- File:US 41.svg U.S. Route 41
- File:Georgia 7.svg State Route 7
- File:Georgia 37.svg State Route 37
- File:Georgia 76.svg State Route 76
- File:Georgia 401.svg State Route 401 (unsigned designation for I-75)
Adjacent counties
- Tift County (north)
- Berrien County (east)
- Lowndes County (southeast)
- Brooks County (southwest)
- Colquitt County (west)
Communities
City
- Adel (county seat)
Towns
Demographics
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| 1920 | 11,180 | — | |
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| 1980 | 13,490 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 1990 | 13,456 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
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| 2020 | 17,229 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 2024 (est.) | 17,984 | [6] | Script error: No such module "String".% |
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| Race | Num. | Perc. |
|---|---|---|
| White (non-Hispanic) | 10,658 | 61.86% |
| Black or African American (non-Hispanic) | 4,753 | 27.59% |
| Native American | 29 | 0.17% |
| Asian | 100 | 0.58% |
| Pacific Islander | 4 | 0.02% |
| Other/Mixed | 551 | 3.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,134 | 6.58% |
2020 census
As of the 2020 census, the county had a population of 17,229. The median age was 39.1 years. 24.9% of residents were under the age of 18 and 17.3% of residents were 65 years of age or older. For every 100 females there were 94.7 males, and for every 100 females age 18 and over there were 91.9 males age 18 and over. 40.8% of residents lived in urban areas, while 59.2% lived in rural areas.[17][18][19]
The racial makeup of the county was 63.7% White, 27.7% Black or African American, 0.4% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6% Asian, 0.1% Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander, 3.1% from some other race, and 4.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino residents of any race comprised 6.6% of the population.[19]
There were 6,432 households in the county, of which 34.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them and 29.8% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. About 24.7% of all households were made up of individuals and 11.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.[18]
There were 7,258 housing units, of which 11.4% 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 8.5%.[18]
Education
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Politics
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See also
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References
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External links
- Official Site
- Cook County historical marker
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