Georgia

Spalding

67,306
2020 population
1860
first census record
17
census records

About Spalding

Spalding, Georgia, first appears in the United States federal census in 1860, when it recorded a population of 8,699. At the most recent census, in 2020, its population stood at 67,306.

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

On the ground today, one documented military engagement has been recorded within the county, among them Action at Griffin (Spalding County GA 1864), and 15 places are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Population by decade

Census YearPopulationChart
202067,306
201064,073
200058,417
199054,457
198047,899
197039,514
196035,404
195031,045
194028,427
193023,495
192021,908
191019,741
190017,619
189013,117
188012,585
187010,205
18608,699
Source

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

Battles & engagements in Spalding

Military engagements that took place in Spalding, Georgia.

Action at Griffin (Spalding County GA 1864)
1864

Historic places in Spalding

National Register of Historic Places listings in Spalding, Georgia.

Griffin Commercial Historic District
Griffin
Old Gaissert Homeplace
Williamson
Double Cabins
Griffin
Bailey-Tebault House
Griffin
Pritchard-Moore-Goodrich House
Griffin
Sam Bailey Building
Griffin
Mills House and Smokehouse
Griffin
St. George's Episcopal Church
Griffin
Marian Apartments
Griffin
Spalding County Courthouse-Spalding County Jail
Griffin
Mills House
Griffin
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Frequently asked about Spalding

When does Spalding first appear in the US census?
Spalding, Georgia first appears in the federal census in 1860, with a recorded population of 8,699.
What is the population of Spalding?
At the most recent federal census (2020), Spalding had a recorded population of 67,306.
Were any battles fought in Spalding?
1 documented military engagement took place in Spalding, including Action at Griffin (Spalding County GA 1864).
How many historic places are in Spalding?
15 sites are listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Spalding, Georgia.
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