Coffee County


Coffee County, Georgia

101 S Peterson Ave
Douglas, GA 31533
Phone: (912) 384-4799
Fax: (912) 384-0291

In south-central GA, northeast of Valdosta; organized Feb 9, 1854 from Clinch, Irwin, Telfair, and Ware counties. Name Origin: For Gen. John Coffee (1782-1836), an officer in the Indian wars, U.S. representative from GA (1833-36), and cousin to John Coffee of TN

Area (sq mi):: 602.61 (land 598.90; water 3.72) Population per square mile: 66.20
Population 2005: 39,674 State rank: 49 Population change: 2000-20005 6.00%; 1990-2000 26.40% Population 2000: 37,413 (White 66.00%; Black or African American 25.90%; Hispanic or Latino 6.80%; Asian 0.60%; Other 5.20%). Foreign born: 5.40%. Median age: 32.10
Income 2000: per capita $15,530; median household $30,710; Population below poverty level: 19.10% Personal per capita income (2000-2003): $20,510-$21,549
Unemployment (2004): 5.80% Unemployment change (from 2000): 0.50% Median travel time to work: 20.70 minutes Working outside county of residence: 12.40% Cities with population over 10,000:
  • Douglas County seat (10,916)
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    Coffee County, Alabama

    230-M Court Ave
    Elba, AL 36323
    Phone: (334) 897-2954

    In southeastern AL, northwest of Dothan; organized Dec 29, 1841 from Dale County. Name Origin: For Gen. John Coffee (1772-1833), TN surveyor and officer who oversaw the removal of the Choctaws and Chickasaws to the OK Territory

    Area (sq mi):: 680.48 (land 678.99; water 1.49) Population per square mile: 67.10
    Population 2005: 45,567 State rank: 28 Population change: 2000-20005 4.50%; 1990-2000 8.40% Population 2000: 43,615 (White 75.60%; Black or African American 18.40%; Hispanic or Latino 2.70%; Asian 0.90%; Other 3.60%). Foreign born: 2.70%. Median age: 37.20
    Income 2000: per capita $18,321; median household $33,664; Population below poverty level: 14.70% Personal per capita income (2000-2003): $23,452-$26,837
    Unemployment (2004): 5.30% Unemployment change (from 2000): -1.40% Median travel time to work: 21.40 minutes Working outside county of residence: 35.30%     Cities with population over 10,000:
  • Enterprise (22,231)
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    Coffee County, Tennessee

    1327 McArthur Dr Suite 1
    Manchester, TN 37355
    Phone: (931) 723-5106
    Fax: (931) 723-8248
    www.coffeecountytn.org

    In south-central TN, southeast of Murfreesboro; organized Jan 8, 1836 from Franklin, Warren, and Bedford counties. Name Origin: For Gen. John Coffee (1772-1833), officer in the War of 1812 who later oversaw the removal of the Choctaws and Chickasaws to OK Territory

    Area (sq mi):: 434.46 (land 428.84; water 5.62) Population per square mile: 118.60
    Population 2005: 50,869 State rank: 28 Population change: 2000-20005 5.90%; 1990-2000 19.00% Population 2000: 48,014 (White 92.30%; Black or African American 3.60%; Hispanic or Latino 2.20%; Asian 0.70%; Other 2.20%). Foreign born: 2.30%. Median age: 37.50
    Income 2000: per capita $18,137; median household $34,898; Population below poverty level: 14.30% Personal per capita income (2000-2003): $23,095-$26,560
    Unemployment (2004): 4.80% Unemployment change (from 2000): 0.40% Median travel time to work: 22.40 minutes Working outside county of residence: 24.20%     Cities with population over 10,000:
  • Tullahoma (18,677)
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