Morgan County, Georgia
Morgan County | |
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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. The county seat is Madison.
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.