Coweta County

Coweta County, Georgia

22 E Broad St
Newnan, GA 30263
Phone: (770) 254-2601
Fax: (770) 254-2606
www.coweta.ga.us

In west-central GA, southwest of Atlanta; organized Jun 9, 1825 from Indian lands. Name Origin: For Gen. William McIntosh (1775-1825), a half-blooded Creek Indian and the head chief of the Coweta Indians of the Creek nation. The name may mean 'falls,' with reference to those on the Chattahoochee River

Area (sq mi):: 445.98 (land 442.62; water 3.36) Population per square mile: 248.30
Population 2005: 109,903 State rank: 17 Population change: 2000-20005 23.20%; 1990-2000 65.70% Population 2000: 89,215 (White 77.20%; Black or African American 18.00%; Hispanic or Latino 3.10%; Asian 0.70%; Other 2.40%). Foreign born: 3.70%. Median age: 33.60
Income 2000: per capita $21,949; median household $52,706; Population below poverty level: 7.80% Personal per capita income (2000-2003): $27,067-$26,869
Unemployment (2004): 3.80% Unemployment change (from 2000): 0.50% Median travel time to work: 29.70 minutes Working outside county of residence: 52.30% Cities with population over 10,000:
  • Newnan County seat (22,520)
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