West Central Georgia
West Central Georgia | |
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Region | |
Newnan West Court Square | |
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![]() Location of Georgia within the United States | |
Country | United States |
State | Georgia |
Population (2020) | |
• Total | 524,586 |
Demonym | West Central Georgian |
Website | www |
West Central Georgia is a ten-county region in the U.S. state of Georgia, bordering Alabama.[1] As of 2020, the region's population was 524,586.
Geography
According to the Georgia Department of Economic Development, West Central Georgia consists of the following counties: Butts, Carroll, Coweta, Heard, Lamar, Meriwether, Pike, Spalding, Troup, and Upson.[1] The region is included within the Atlanta–Athens–Clarke–Sandy Springs combined statistical area.
Demographics
As of the 2020 United States census, the counties forming the region had a total resident population of 524,586. In common with the remainder of the state, West Central Georgia's racial and ethnic makeup in each county was predominantly non-Hispanic white and African American.
According to the 2020 Association of Religion Data Archives study, Christianity was the region's largest religion, and the majority of the population were Protestants affiliated with the Baptist, non-denominational, Methodist and Pentecostal traditions.[2] The single largest Christian denominations were the Southern Baptist Convention, United Methodist Church, Catholic Church, Assemblies of God USA, and the Church of God (Cleveland, Tennessee).
The second-largest religion in West Central Georgia as of 2020 was Islam, followed by Buddhism, the Baha'i Faith, and Hinduism.[2]
Economy
In a study by the Georgia Department of Economic Development, the most prominent industries were education and manufacturing.[1]
Transportation
Interstate 85
U.S. Route 27 Alternate
U.S. Route 29
State Route 14
State Route 16
State Route 34
State Route 34 Bypass
State Route 41
State Route 54
State Route 70
State Route 74
State Route 85
State Route 154
State Route 403
References
- ^ a b c "West Central - Region 4". Georgia Department of Economic Development. Retrieved 2024-02-08.
- ^ a b "Congregational Membership Reports | US Religion". www.thearda.com. Retrieved 2024-02-08.
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