Georgia

Effingham

64,769
2020 population
1790
first census record
24
census records

About Effingham

Effingham, Georgia, first appears in the United States federal census in 1790, when it recorded a population of 2,424. At the most recent census, in 2020, its population stood at 64,769.

The county's recorded population has risen across the decades to its highest level in 2020.

On the ground today, 2 documented military engagements have been recorded within the county, among them Battle of Ebenezer Creek, Action at Sisters Ferry, and 8 places are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Population by decade

Census YearPopulationChart
202064,769
201052,250
200037,535
199025,687
198018,327
197013,632
196010,144
19509,133
19409,646
193010,164
19209,985
19109,971
19008,334
18905,599
18805,979
18704,214
18604,755
18503,864
18403,075
18302,924
18203,018
18102,586
18002,072
17902,424
Source

Population data from the United States decennial census, U.S. Census Bureau (public domain).

Battles & engagements in Effingham

Military engagements that took place in Effingham, Georgia.

Battle of Ebenezer Creek
1864
Action at Sisters Ferry
1865

Historic places in Effingham

National Register of Historic Places listings in Effingham, Georgia.

Guyton Historic District
Guyton
Ebenezer Townsite and Jerusalem Lutheran Church
Springfield
Effingham County Courthouse
Springfield
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Frequently asked about Effingham

When does Effingham first appear in the US census?
Effingham, Georgia first appears in the federal census in 1790, with a recorded population of 2,424.
What is the population of Effingham?
At the most recent federal census (2020), Effingham had a recorded population of 64,769.
Were any battles fought in Effingham?
2 documented military engagements took place in Effingham, including Battle of Ebenezer Creek, Action at Sisters Ferry.
How many historic places are in Effingham?
8 sites are listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Effingham, Georgia.
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