Worth County, Georgia

Worth County
County
Worth County courthouse in Sylvester
Location within the U.S. state of Georgia
Georgia's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 31°33′N 83°51′W / 31.55°N 83.85°W / 31.55; -83.85
Country United States
State Georgia
FoundedDecember 20, 1853 (1853)
Named forWilliam J. Worth
SeatSylvester
Largest citySylvester
Area
 • Total575 sq mi (1,490 km2)
 • Land571 sq mi (1,480 km2)
 • Water4.1 sq mi (11 km2)  0.7%
Population
 (2020)[1]
 • Total20,784
 • Density36/sq mi (14/km2)
Time zoneUTC−5 (Eastern)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−4 (EDT)
Websiteworthcountyboc.com

Worth 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 20,784.[1] The county seat is Sylvester.[2]

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 "QuickFacts: Worth County, Georgia". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 15, 2023.
  2. ↑ National Association of Counties. "NACo County Explorer". Retrieved March 27, 2024.
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