Georgia

Muscogee

206,922
2020 population
1830
first census record
20
census records

About Muscogee

Muscogee, Georgia, first appears in the United States federal census in 1830, when it recorded a population of 3,508. At the most recent census, in 2020, its population stood at 206,922.

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

On the ground today, 6 documented military engagements have been recorded within the county, among them Rood Phase Fortifications, Columbus Defense (Second Creek War 1836), Columbus Georgia 1865, and 141 places are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Population by decade

Census YearPopulationChart
2020206,922
2010189,885
2000186,291
1990179,278
1980170,108
1970167,377
1960158,623
1950118,028
194075,494
193057,558
192044,195
191036,227
190029,836
189027,761
188019,322
187016,663
186016,584
185018,578
184011,699
18303,508
Source

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

Battles & engagements in Muscogee

Military engagements that took place in Muscogee, Georgia.

Rood Phase Fortifications
1300
Columbus Defense (Second Creek War 1836)
1836
Columbus Georgia 1865
1865
Destruction of Columbus Naval Works (April 1865)
1865
Battle of Columbus, Georgia
1865
Battle of Columbus GA — Girard Crossing (April 1865)
1865

Historic places in Muscogee

National Register of Historic Places listings in Muscogee, Georgia.

Columbus Historic Riverfront Industrial District
Columbus
Columbus Ironworks
Columbus
Building at 1617 Third Avenue
Columbus
Rankin House
Columbus
Swift-Kyle House
Columbus
First National Bank
Columbus
Berry, George O., House
Columbus
Dinglewood
Columbus
Building at 1619 Third Avenue
Columbus
Springer Opera House
Columbus
Garrett-Bullock House
Columbus
Columbus Historic District
Columbus
Harrison-Gibson House
Columbus
Hilton
Columbus
First Presbyterian Church
Columbus
Broad Street Methodist Episcopal Church South
Columbus
St. Elmo
Columbus
Bullard-Hart House
Columbus
Building at 1519 3rd Avenue
Columbus
Dinglewood Historic District
Columbus
Bibb City Historic District
Bibb City
Colored Cemetery
Columbus
Church Square
Columbus
Y.M.C.A.
Columbus
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Frequently asked about Muscogee

When does Muscogee first appear in the US census?
Muscogee, Georgia first appears in the federal census in 1830, with a recorded population of 3,508.
What is the population of Muscogee?
At the most recent federal census (2020), Muscogee had a recorded population of 206,922.
Were any battles fought in Muscogee?
6 documented military engagements took place in Muscogee, including Rood Phase Fortifications, Columbus Defense (Second Creek War 1836), Columbus Georgia 1865.
How many historic places are in Muscogee?
141 sites are listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Muscogee, Georgia.
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