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Avera

Georgia · 219 residents (2025 est.) · 0.65 sq mi
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Avera is home to 259 people in Georgia. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, below the 36% national rate. The poverty rate is 30.5%, above the 12.5% national rate. Median home value sits at $51,900. 0% of people here were born outside the United States. Getting to work takes 39 minutes on average.

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

259
+19%since 2000
from 217 in 2000
219 in 2025 (Census Bureau estimate)
1990 – 2025
398 / sq mi
−1%since 2009
from 403 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
41.0
+3%since 2000
from 39.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Land area
0.65 sq mi
Population, 19902024
20323125928731519902000201020202024Avera
2024259
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 53.5%(9)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 96.2%(16)
US avg: 6%
10 to 147.7%(20)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 1912%(31)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 243.9%(10)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 348.9%(23)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4418.9%(49)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5417.4%(45)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6413.1%(34)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 746.2%(16)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 841.5%(4)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over0.8%(2)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

$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%
30.5%
+24.0 ptssince 2000
from 6.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
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

$51,900
−28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
$858
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $375 in 2000
US average: $1,442
69.7%
−14.1 ptssince 2000
from 83.8% in 2000
30.3% rent
9.9%
−10.6 ptssince 2009
from 20.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
2.38 people
+5%since 2009
from 2.26 people in 2009
US average: 2.54
11.8%
−5.4 ptssince 2009
from 17.2% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
72.7%
+62.4 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic88.5%(192)
Black10.6%(23)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic76.1%(197)
Black0.4%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other23.6%(61)
46
+66%since 2009
from 28 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Ancestry
American16.2%(42)
German12%(31)
Irish5%(13)
English3.1%(8)
French0.8%(2)
Italian0.8%(2)
Scottish0.4%(1)
Section 05

Education

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%
4.0%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

39.0 min
+108%since 2000
from 18.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
84.4%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 83.9% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
14.8%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
0.8%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
0.0%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
0.9%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.0%
−10.4 ptssince 2011
from 10.4% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
57.0%
−2.2 ptssince 2011
from 59.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Women 20-64 in the labor force
61.6%
−8.7 ptssince 2020
from 70.3% in 2020
US average: 74.6%
22.1%
+6.7 ptssince 2009
from 15.4% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
23.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 23.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

47.5%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
52.5%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
4.9%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
18.1%
+1.8 ptssince 2012
from 16.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
26.3%
+18.5 ptssince 2013
from 7.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
85.3%
+20.7 ptssince 2017
from 64.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
Computer in household
93.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2020
from 93.7% in 2020
US average: 95.5%
91.5%
+10.8 ptssince 2020
from 80.7% in 2020
US average: 87.7%
100.0%
+6.7 ptssince 2016
from 93.3% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
0.0%
−4.4 ptssince 2016
from 4.4% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married21.4%(21)
Married64.3%(63)
Widowed3.1%(3)
Divorced11.2%(11)
Women 15+
Never married34.5%(40)
Married43.1%(50)
Widowed6.9%(8)
Divorced15.5%(18)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
Section 09

Health coverage

26.3%
+18.5 ptssince 2013
from 7.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
42.5%
+0.8 ptssince 2020
from 41.7% in 2020
US average: 54.8%
Direct-purchase
5.0%
−8.0 ptssince 2020
from 13.0% in 2020
US average: 13.8%
10.8%
−2.2 ptssince 2020
from 13.0% in 2020
US average: 18.4%
25.9%
−1.5 ptssince 2020
from 27.4% in 2020
US average: 20.9%
VA health care
0.4%
−0.5 ptssince 2020
from 0.9% in 2020
US average: 2.2%
Any private
45.2%
−7.7 ptssince 2020
from 52.9% in 2020
US average: 67.1%
Any public
32.8%
−1.7 ptssince 2020
from 34.5% in 2020
US average: 36.7%

Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.

Section 09 · Service history

Veterans

Veterans by period of service, 2024
Gulf War (2001 or later)66.7%(6)
US avg: 26.4%
Gulf War (1990s)100%(9)
US avg: 24.3%
Vietnam era0%(0)
US avg: 33.1%
Korean War0%(0)
US avg: 4.5%
World War II0%(0)
US avg: 1%

Share of the 9 veterans here. A veteran who served across eras counts in each, so shares can total more than 100%. Peacetime-only service is included in the total but not shown as an era.

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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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