Schley County, Georgia
Schley County: County in Georgia, United States
About
Schley County is a county located in the U.S. state of Georgia. As of the 2010 census, the population was 5,010 and a population density of 12 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 5,196 inhabitants. Its county seat is Ellaville. The county was created 167 years ago in 1857.
Quick Facts about Schley County
| Population : | 5,196 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Georgia (United States) |
| Area : | 435 km2 |
| Water as percent of area : | 0.5% |
| Land as percent of area : | 99.5% |
| Altitude : | 427 feet / 130 meters |
| Capital : | Ellaville |
| Establishment : | December 12, 1857 |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 01:42:44 (23rd February 2025) |
| Density : | 12 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 3.58% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Schley County is located at 32°15'42"N 84°18'53"W (32.2616900, -84.3147200). It has 4 neighbors: Macon County, Marion County, Sumter County and Taylor County.
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The largest city of Schley County is Ellaville with a population of 1,834. . See all Schley County cities & populated places.
Schley County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Schley County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Ellaville | 1,834 | City in Schley County, Georgia, United States of America |
Schley County has 4 neighbours.
- Macon County county in Georgia, United States
- Marion County county in Georgia, United States
- Sumter County county in Georgia, United States
- Taylor County county in Georgia, United States
Demographics
The population of Schley County increased by 3.58% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 5,010 | - | census |
| 2011 | 5,044 | 0.67% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 5,024 | -0.4% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 5,095 | 1.39% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 5,189 | 1.81% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 5,209 | 0.38% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 5,173 | -0.7% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 5,235 | 1.18% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 5,230 | -0.1% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 5,257 | 0.51% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 5,196 | -1.17% | estimation process |
Georgia Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Fulton County | 1,077,402 | County in Georgia, United States |
| Gwinnett County | 942,627 | County in Georgia, United States |
| Cobb County | 762,944 | County in Georgia, United States |
| DeKalb County | 762,009 | County in Georgia, United States |
| Atlanta | 512,550 | The most populous city in Georgia and the center of the Atlanta metropolitan area. |
| Clayton County | 292,646 | County in Iowa, United States |
| Chatham County | 289,463 | County in Georgia, United States |
| Cherokee County | 265,274 | County in North Carolina, United States |
| Forsyth County | 250,847 | County in Georgia, United States |
| Henry County | 239,139 | County in Indiana, United States |
| Hall County | 206,591 | County in Georgia, United States |
| Richmond County | 202,079 | County in Georgia, United States |
| Augusta | 197,166 | The third most populous city in Georgia. |
| Muscogee County | 196,442 | County in Georgia, United States |
| Columbus | 196,442 | The second most populous city in Georgia. |
| Paulding County | 173,359 | County in Ohio, United States |
