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Avera

Georgia · 223 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 $48,750. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $60,700. With a median age of 49.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 49.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
223
+3%since 2000
from 217 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
343 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 334 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
49.3
+24%since 2000
from 39.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2032312592873151990201020202024Avera
2024259
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,750
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,229 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2023
Per capita income
$22,041
+51%since 2000
from $14,613 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
25.3%
+10.7 ptssince 2009
from 14.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
14.4%
+7.9 ptssince 2000
from 6.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade19.6%
US avg: 10%
Information15.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance10.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical10.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing5.6%
US avg: 0.5%
Other services5.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade3.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$60,700
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$514
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $375 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
78.8%
−5.1 ptssince 2000
from 83.8% in 2000
21.2% rent
Afford Score
1.2
−11%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic82.1%(183)
Black11.7%(26)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other5.8%(13)
Diversity Score39.5%(88)
Diversity Score
39
+59%since 2000
from 25 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.8%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 4.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.5%
+32.6 ptssince 2000
from 57.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.4 min
+46%since 2000
from 18.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
91.0%
+7.1 ptssince 2009
from 83.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.5%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.6%
−6.8 ptssince 2011
from 10.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
60.7%
+1.4 ptssince 2011
from 59.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
21.5%
−36.2 ptssince 2009
from 57.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.9%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
Female
47.1%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
21.5%
−70.7 ptssince 2013
from 92.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Avera, Georgia?

Avera, Georgia has about 223 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Avera, Georgia?

The typical household in Avera, Georgia earns about $48,750 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 $60,700, and the typical rent is about $514 a month.

How educated are people in Avera, Georgia?

About 7.8% 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 14.4% 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 11 residents, a change of about 5 percent over that period.

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

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