Morgan County | |
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Coordinates: 33°35′N 83°29′W / 33.59°N 83.49°W | |
Country | United States |
State | Georgia |
Founded | December 10, 1807 |
Seat | Madison |
Largest city | Madison |
Area | |
• Total | 361 sq mi (930 km2) |
• Land | 345 sq mi (890 km2) |
• Water | 16 sq mi (40 km2) 4.4% |
Population (2020) | |
• Total | 20,097 |
• Density | 58/sq mi (22/km2) |
Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
Congressional district | 10th |
Morgan County is a county located in the north central Piedmont region and the lake country region of the U.S. state of Georgia. As of the 2020 census, the population was 20,097.[1] The county seat is Madison.[2]
Since the early 21st century, the county has had a housing boom. It has proximity to Lake Oconee, a recreation site, as well as to major employment centers such as Atlanta, Athens, Augusta and Macon.