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Appling

Georgia · 658 residents · 8.819 sq mi
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Appling has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $25,313. Population has fallen 29% since 2019, a loss of 263 residents. Median home value is $218,500. The poverty rate of 24.8% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 59% less than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.4
US median: 38.8
Average education
35% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 27%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
658
−29%since 2019
from 921 in 2019
2013 – 2024
Population density
75 / sq mi
−29%since 2019
from 104 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
39.4
+9%since 2019
from 36.3 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2013 – 2024
5296607929231K201320202024Appling
2024702
201320202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$25,313
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $26,069 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2013 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,939
−3%since 2019
from $22,583 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
25.9%
−5.6 ptssince 2019
from 31.5% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
24.8%
+4.1 ptssince 2019
from 20.7% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services11.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction7.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade4.7%
US avg: 10%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$218,500
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $170,400 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2013 – 2024
Owner-occupied
87.0%
+23.6 ptssince 2019
from 63.3% in 2019
13.0% rent
Afford Score
8.6
+32%since 2019
from 6.5 in 2019
2013 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic82%(755)
Black14.2%(131)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.8%(35)
Diversity Score38.3%(353)
2020
White, non-Hispanic84%(553)
Black4.6%(30)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(18)
Asian0.5%(3)
Other3.8%(25)
Diversity Score27.9%(183)
Diversity Score
28
−27%since 2019
from 38 in 2019
2013 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
35.0%
+7.6 ptssince 2019
from 27.4% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
69.9%
−8.2 ptssince 2019
from 78.1% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
19.9%
+5.5 ptssince 2019
from 14.4% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.1 min
−5%since 2019
from 22.3 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
95.9%
+1.7 ptssince 2019
from 94.2% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
19.7%
+1.2 ptssince 2019
from 18.6% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
64.6%
+5.2 ptssince 2019
from 59.4% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
42.3%
+6.1 ptssince 2019
from 36.1% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
72.3%
+3.6 ptssince 2019
from 68.6% in 2019
Female
27.7%
−3.6 ptssince 2019
from 31.4% in 2019
Foreign born
0.0%
−1.8 ptssince 2019
from 1.8% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.5%
−0.6 ptssince 2019
from 7.1% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Appling, Georgia?

Appling, Georgia has about 658 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Appling, Georgia?

The typical household in Appling, Georgia earns about $25,313 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Appling, Georgia expensive?

In Appling, Georgia, the median home is worth about $218,500.

How educated are people in Appling, Georgia?

About 35.0% of adults age 25 and over in Appling, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Appling, Georgia?

About 24.8% of people in Appling, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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