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Dade County is a county located in the state of Georgia. As of 2000, the population is 15,154. The county's county seat is Trenton, Georgia6.
Geography
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 451 km² (174 mi²). 451 km² (174 mi²) of it is land and 0 km² (0 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 0.10% water.
Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there are 15,154 people, 5,633 households, and 4,264 families residing in the county. The population density is 34/km² (87/mi²). There are 6,224 housing units at an average density of 14/km² (36/mi²). The racial makeup of the county is 97.51% White, 0.63% Black or African American, 0.49% Native American, 0.38% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 0.20% from other races, and 0.76% from two or more races. 0.90% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 5,633 households out of which 33.30% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 62.70% are married couples living together, 9.50% have a female householder with no husband present, and 24.30% are non-families. 21.70% of all households are made up of individuals and 8.20% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.55 and the average family size is 2.97.
In the county the population is spread out with 23.80% under the age of 18, 11.80% from 18 to 24, 27.80% from 25 to 44, 24.50% from 45 to 64, and 12.00% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 36 years. For every 100 females there are 96.00 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 91.80 males.
The median income for a household in the county is $35,259, and the median income for a family is $39,481. Males have a median income of $31,534 versus $21,753 for females. The per capita income for the county is $16,127. 9.70% of the population and 7.50% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 7.40% of those under the age of 18 and 12.50% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.
