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Avera

Georgia · 219 residents (2025 est.) · 0.65 sq mi
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Population has grown 19% since 2000. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $51,900. The poverty rate of 30.5% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Older
median age 41.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 28%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
259
+19%since 2000
from 217 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
398 / sq mi
+19%since 2000
from 334 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
41.0
+3%since 2000
from 39.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:219 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2032312592873151990201020202024Avera
2024259
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$24,916
+71%since 2000
from $14,613 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
35.8%
+21.1 ptssince 2009
from 14.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
30.5%
+24.0 ptssince 2000
from 6.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.436
+17%since 2010
from 0.371 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance17.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical16.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade13.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade10.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Information9%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services3.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.6%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing1.6%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$51,900
−28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$858
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $375 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
69.7%
−14.1 ptssince 2000
from 83.8% in 2000
30.3% rent
Vacancy rate
9.9%
−10.6 ptssince 2009
from 20.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
11.8%
−5.4 ptssince 2009
from 17.2% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
72.7%
+62.4 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic88.5%(192)
Black10.6%(23)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score24.8%(54)
2024
White, non-Hispanic76.1%(197)
Black0.4%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other23.6%(61)
Diversity Score45.7%(118)
Diversity Score
46
+84%since 2000
from 25 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.7%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 4.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.8%
+37.8 ptssince 2000
from 57.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.0%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
39.0 min
+108%since 2000
from 18.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
84.4%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 83.9% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
14.8%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.8%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% 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
0.9%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−10.4 ptssince 2011
from 10.4% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
57.0%
−2.2 ptssince 2011
from 59.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
22.1%
+6.7 ptssince 2009
from 15.4% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
23.0%
−34.7 ptssince 2009
from 57.7% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.5%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
Female
52.5%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.9%
−40.1 ptssince 2009
from 45.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
18.1%
+1.8 ptssince 2012
from 16.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
26.3%
−65.9 ptssince 2013
from 92.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
85.3%
+20.7 ptssince 2017
from 64.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
+6.7 ptssince 2016
from 93.3% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−4.4 ptssince 2016
from 4.4% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Avera, Georgia?

Avera, Georgia has about 259 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

Is Avera, Georgia expensive?

In Avera, Georgia, the median home is worth about $51,900, and the typical rent is about $858 a month.

How educated are people in Avera, Georgia?

About 8.7% of adults age 25 and over in Avera, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Avera, Georgia?

About 30.5% of people in Avera, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Avera, Georgia grown since 1990?

Yes, Avera, Georgia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 47 residents, a change of about 22 percent over that period.

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

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