Fitzgerald, Georgia micropolitan area

Location of the Fitzgerald Micropolitan Statistical Area in Georgia

The Fitzgerald Micropolitan Statistical Area, as defined by the United States Census Bureau, is an area consisting of two counties in Georgia, anchored by the city of Fitzgerald.

As of the 2000 census, the area had a population of 27,415 (though a July 1, 2009 estimate placed the population at 27,653).^[1]

Counties

• Ben Hill
• Irwin

Communities

• Incorporated places
  • Fitzgerald (Principal city)
  • Ocilla
• Unincorporated places
  • Bowen's Mill
  • Irwinville
  • Mystic
  • Queensland

Demographics

As of the census^[2] of 2000, there were 27,415 people, 10,317 households, and 7,327 families residing within the area. The racial makeup of the area was 66.41% White, 30.19% African American, 0.15% Native American, 0.30% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 2.27% from other races, and 0.67% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.65% of the population.

The median income for a household in the area was $28,679, and the median income for a family was $34,129. Males had a median income of $27,789 versus $20,040 for females. The per capita income for the area was $14,480.

See also

• Georgia census statistical areas

References

1. "Table 1. Annual Estimates of the Population of Metropolitan and Micropolitan Statistical Areas: April 1, 2000 to July 1, 2009 (CBSA-EST2009-01)" (CSV). 2009 Population Estimates. United States Census Bureau, Population Division. 2010-03-23. Retrieved 2010-03-24.
2. "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.