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Alapaha

Georgia · 668 residents · 1.027 sq mi
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Alapaha has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $29,577. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $69,800. Households here earn about 40% less than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 48%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
668
−2%since 2000
from 682 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
650 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 664 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
40.0
+13%since 2000
from 35.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3765807849871K1990201020202024Alapaha
2024444
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$29,577
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,422 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,061
+51%since 2000
from $11,925 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
14.4%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 15.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
22.0%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 21.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.397
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade45.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance16.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical12.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services4.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Wholesale trade1.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services1.6%
US avg: 7%
Public administration1.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Information1.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$69,800
+48%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$367
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $242 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
27.6%
−50.2 ptssince 2000
from 77.8% in 2000
30.3% rent
Vacancy rate
16.4%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 10.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
32.5%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 29.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
25.0%
+16.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.4
+42%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic34.9%(233)
Black60.9%(407)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(23)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score62.5%(417)
Diversity Score
62
+8%since 2000
from 58 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.8%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 6.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
80.0%
+12.8 ptssince 2000
from 67.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 1.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.4 min
+56%since 2000
from 15.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
89.1%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 89.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
5.3%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.4%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
5.0%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 7.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
20.4%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 16.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
17.2%
−48.7 ptssince 2009
from 65.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.5%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 45.4% in 2009
Female
52.5%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 54.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
14.2%
−26.0 ptssince 2009
from 40.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Alapaha, Georgia?

Alapaha, Georgia has about 668 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Alapaha, Georgia?

The typical household in Alapaha, Georgia earns about $29,577 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 $69,800, and the typical rent is about $367 a month.

How educated are people in Alapaha, Georgia?

About 7.8% 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 22.0% 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 143 residents, a change of about -18 percent over that period.

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