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Bainbridge

Georgia · 14,468 residents · 20.495 sq mi
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Bainbridge has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $34,957. Population has grown 23% since 2000. 15% 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 $101,800. The poverty rate of 26.2% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 43% less than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
15% 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
14,468
+23%since 2000
from 11,722 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
706 / sq mi
+23%since 2000
from 572 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.4
+7%since 2000
from 33.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
10K11K13K14K15K1990201020202024Bainbridge
202414K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$34,957
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,869 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,005
+22%since 2000
from $15,589 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
20.8%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 16.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
26.2%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 26.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information14.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade9.1%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade5.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance4.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services1.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$101,800
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $64,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$665
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $366 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
47.3%
−12.6 ptssince 2000
from 59.9% in 2000
52.7% rent
Afford Score
2.9
+13%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic46.5%(5,452)
Black50.2%(5,887)
Hispanic / Latino2%(234)
Asian0.6%(69)
Other0%
Diversity Score65.6%(7,686)
2020
White, non-Hispanic35.3%(5,106)
Black56%(8,106)
Hispanic / Latino5.3%(768)
Asian0.8%(117)
Other2.9%(416)
Diversity Score70.1%(10,138)
Diversity Score
70
+7%since 2000
from 66 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.9%
−3.4 ptssince 2000
from 18.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
81.0%
+9.6 ptssince 2000
from 71.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.6%
−2.1 ptssince 2000
from 7.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.7 min
+35%since 2000
from 13.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.4%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 80.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
13.3%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 17.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.8%
+2.2 ptssince 2011
from 7.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
51.1%
−0.7 ptssince 2011
from 51.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
24.9%
−35.8 ptssince 2009
from 60.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.6%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.3% in 2009
Female
51.4%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 52.7% in 2009
Foreign born
1.4%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
15.2%
−61.6 ptssince 2013
from 76.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bainbridge, Georgia?

Bainbridge, Georgia has about 14,468 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bainbridge, Georgia?

The typical household in Bainbridge, Georgia earns about $34,957 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bainbridge, Georgia expensive?

In Bainbridge, Georgia, the median home is worth about $101,800, and the typical rent is about $665 a month.

How educated are people in Bainbridge, Georgia?

About 14.9% of adults age 25 and over in Bainbridge, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bainbridge, Georgia?

About 26.2% of people in Bainbridge, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Bainbridge, Georgia grown since 1990?

Yes, Bainbridge, Georgia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 3,756 residents, a change of about 35 percent over that period.

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