Georgia

Elbert

19,637
2020 population
1800
first census record
23
census records

About Elbert

Elbert, Georgia, first appears in the United States federal census in 1800, when it recorded a population of 10,094. At the most recent census, in 2020, its population stood at 19,637.

Its recorded population peaked at 24,125 in 1910, and has since declined by roughly 19 percent.

On the ground today, one documented military engagement has been recorded within the county, among them Skirmish at Elberton (Elbert County GA 1865), and 15 places are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Population by decade

Census YearPopulationChart
202019,637
201020,166
200020,511
199018,949
198018,758
197017,262
196017,835
195018,585
194019,618
193018,485
192023,905
191024,125
190019,729
189015,376
188012,957
18709,249
186010,433
185012,959
184011,125
183012,354
182011,788
181012,156
180010,094
Source

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

Battles & engagements in Elbert

Military engagements that took place in Elbert, Georgia.

Skirmish at Elberton (Elbert County GA 1865)
1865

Historic places in Elbert

National Register of Historic Places listings in Elbert, Georgia.

Elbert County Courthouse
Elberton
Rock Gym
Elberton
Building at 6 and 7 Public Square
Bowman
Gaines, Ralph, House
Elberton
Elberton Depot
Elberton
Dove Creek Baptist Church
Elberton
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Frequently asked about Elbert

When does Elbert first appear in the US census?
Elbert, Georgia first appears in the federal census in 1800, with a recorded population of 10,094.
What is the population of Elbert?
At the most recent federal census (2020), Elbert had a recorded population of 19,637.
When did Elbert's population peak?
Elbert's recorded population peaked at 24,125 in 1910.
Were any battles fought in Elbert?
1 documented military engagement took place in Elbert, including Skirmish at Elberton (Elbert County GA 1865).
How many historic places are in Elbert?
15 sites are listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Elbert, Georgia.
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