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Avera

Georgia · 246 residents · 0.65 sq mi
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Avera has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $34,688. 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 is $55,600. Poverty is rare here, at 3.5% of residents. Households here earn about 30% less than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

246
+13%since 2000
from 217 in 2000
1990 – 2025
378 / sq mi
+13%since 2000
from 334 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
38.8
−2%since 2000
from 39.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 19902024
2032312592873151990201020202024Avera
2024259
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$34,688
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,229 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2023
$19,461
+33%since 2000
from $14,613 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
16.9%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 14.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
3.5%
−2.9 ptssince 2000
from 6.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
0.371
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade22.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade8.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance8.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Information7%
US avg: 11.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing5.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services1.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services1.9%
US avg: 7%
Public administration1.9%
US avg: 4.9%
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

$55,600
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
$555
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $375 in 2000
US average: $853
28.0%
−55.8 ptssince 2000
from 83.8% in 2000
30.0% rent
32.2%
+11.6 ptssince 2009
from 20.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
14.7%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 17.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
8.7%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
1.6
+15%since 2000
from 1.4 in 2000
1990 – 2023
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic91.1%(224)
Black6.9%(17)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.1%(5)
Diversity Score20.9%(51)
21
−16%since 2000
from 25 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

8.4%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 4.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
84.2%
+27.2 ptssince 2000
from 57.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
2.1%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

26.3 min
+41%since 2000
from 18.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
86.9%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 83.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
11.1%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 10.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
0.0%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
2.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
5.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

25.9%
+10.6 ptssince 2009
from 15.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
20.3%
−37.4 ptssince 2009
from 57.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

50.4%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
49.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
6.2%
−38.8 ptssince 2009
from 45.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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How many people live in Avera, Georgia?

Avera, Georgia has about 246 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Avera, Georgia?

The typical household in Avera, Georgia earns about $34,688 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Avera, Georgia expensive?

In Avera, Georgia, the median home is worth about $55,600, and the typical rent is about $555 a month.

How educated are people in Avera, Georgia?

About 8.4% 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 3.5% 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 34 residents, a change of about 16 percent over that period.

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