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Alapaha

Georgia · 494 residents (2025 est.) · 1.027 sq mi
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Alapaha has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $32,569. Population has fallen 35% since 2000, a loss of 238 residents. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $99,300. With a median age of 56.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 58% less than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 56.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 46%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
444
−35%since 2000
from 682 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
432 / sq mi
−35%since 2000
from 664 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
56.8
+60%since 2000
from 35.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:494 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
3765807849871K1990201020202024Alapaha
2024444
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$32,569
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,422 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,313
+70%since 2000
from $11,925 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
11.1%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 15.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
31.8%
+10.4 ptssince 2000
from 21.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.400
+1%since 2010
from 0.397 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade24.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Information17.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade5.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services1.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration1.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$99,300
+46%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$477
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $242 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
77.8%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 77.8% in 2000
22.2% rent
Vacancy rate
34.1%
+23.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
24.8%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 29.5% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
−8.9 ptssince 2009
from 8.9% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.0
+83%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
27
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic36.4%(248)
Black62.8%(428)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score58.1%(396)
2024
White, non-Hispanic50.5%(224)
Black48.6%(216)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.9%(4)
Diversity Score63.6%(282)
Diversity Score
64
+10%since 2000
from 58 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.4%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 6.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
83.3%
+16.2 ptssince 2000
from 67.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.2%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 1.2% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.8 min
+52%since 2000
from 15.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
67.1%
−22.4 ptssince 2009
from 89.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.8%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
2.4%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
4.1%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
6.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
23.4%
+10.3 ptssince 2011
from 13.1% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
58.2%
−3.5 ptssince 2011
from 61.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
19.7%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 16.2% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
14.2%
−51.7 ptssince 2009
from 65.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.5%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 45.4% in 2009
Female
56.5%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 54.6% in 2009
Foreign born
1.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
10.5%
−29.7 ptssince 2009
from 40.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
22.3%
+11.9 ptssince 2012
from 10.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
26.6%
−48.2 ptssince 2013
from 74.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
70.0%
+17.0 ptssince 2017
from 53.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.6%
−0.6 ptssince 2016
from 99.2% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.4%
+0.6 ptssince 2016
from 0.8% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Alapaha, Georgia?

Alapaha, Georgia has about 444 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Alapaha, Georgia?

The typical household in Alapaha, Georgia earns about $32,569 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Alapaha, Georgia expensive?

In Alapaha, Georgia, the median home is worth about $99,300, and the typical rent is about $477 a month.

How educated are people in Alapaha, Georgia?

About 10.4% of adults age 25 and over in Alapaha, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Alapaha, Georgia?

About 31.8% of people in Alapaha, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Alapaha, Georgia grown since 1990?

Yes, Alapaha, Georgia has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 367 residents, a change of about -45 percent over that period.

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