Georgia

Paulding

168,661
2020 population
1840
first census record
19
census records

About Paulding

Paulding, Georgia, first appears in the United States federal census in 1840, when it recorded a population of 2,556. At the most recent census, in 2020, its population stood at 168,661.

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

On the ground today, 12 documented military engagements have been recorded within the county, among them Pickett's Mill Georgia, Dallas Georgia 1864, Battle of Pickett's Mill, and 4 places are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Population by decade

Census YearPopulationChart
2020168,661
2010142,324
200081,678
199041,611
198026,110
197017,520
196013,101
195011,752
194012,832
193012,327
192014,025
191014,124
190012,969
189011,948
188010,887
18707,639
18607,038
18507,039
18402,556
Source

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

Battles & engagements in Paulding

Military engagements that took place in Paulding, Georgia.

Pickett's Mill Georgia
1864
Dallas Georgia 1864
1864
Battle of Pickett's Mill
1864
Battle of Dallas
1864
Battle of Pickett's Mill Aftermath – Pumping Station
1864
Action at Dallas (May 26-28 fights)
1864
Battle of Pickett's Mill Georgia
1864
Battle of Dallas (New Hope Church area)
1864
Battle of New Hope Church (Atlanta Campaign)
1864
Battle of New Hope Church (Hell Hole)
1864
Battle of New Hope Church — Hooker's Attack
1864
Battle of New Hope Church
1864

Historic places in Paulding

National Register of Historic Places listings in Paulding, Georgia.

Pickett's Mill Battlefield Site
Dallas
Hiram Colored School
Hiram
Fannin-Cooper Farm
Hiram
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Frequently asked about Paulding

When does Paulding first appear in the US census?
Paulding, Georgia first appears in the federal census in 1840, with a recorded population of 2,556.
What is the population of Paulding?
At the most recent federal census (2020), Paulding had a recorded population of 168,661.
Were any battles fought in Paulding?
12 documented military engagements took place in Paulding, including Pickett's Mill Georgia, Dallas Georgia 1864, Battle of Pickett's Mill.
How many historic places are in Paulding?
4 sites are listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Paulding, Georgia.
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