Morgan County | |
|---|---|
 Morgan County Courthouse in Madison | |
 Location within the U.S. state of Georgia | |
 Georgia's location within the U.S. | |
| Coordinates: 33°35′N 83°29′W / 33.59°N 83.49°W | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  Georgia |
| Founded | December 10, 1807 |
| Seat | Madison |
| Largest city | Madison |
| Area | |
• Total | 361 sq mi (930 km2) |
| • Land | 345 sq mi (890 km2) |
| • Water | 16 sq mi (40 km2) 4.4% |
| Population (2020) | |
• Total | 20,097 |
| • Density | 58/sq mi (22/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| Congressional district | 10th |
Morgan County is a county located in the north central Piedmont region and the lake country region of the U.S. state of Georgia. As of the 2020 census, the population was 20,097.[1] The county seat is Madison.[2]
Since the early 21st century, the county has had a housing boom. It has proximity to Lake Oconee, a recreation site, as well as to major employment centers such as Atlanta, Athens, Augusta and Macon.
- ^ "Census - Geography Profile: Morgan County, Georgia". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved December 27, 2022.
- ^ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved June 7, 2011.