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Bemiss

Georgia · 9,201 residents · 7.738 sq mi
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Bemiss is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $92,842. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. Median home value is $217,400. At a median age of 31.1, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 31.1
US median: 38.9
Average education
33% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
9,201
+9%since 2023
from 8,464 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Population density
1,189 / sq mi
+9%since 2023
from 1,094 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
31.1
+5%since 2023
from 29.7 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
8K9K9K9K9K20202024Bemiss
20249K
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$92,842
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $84,886 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,545
+3%since 2023
from $33,491 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
63.5%
+4.4 ptssince 2023
from 59.2% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
10.7%
−3.8 ptssince 2023
from 14.5% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.352
−13%since 2023
from 0.402 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information11.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade9.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services4.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Wholesale trade4.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance3.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing2.7%
US avg: 2.2%
Public administration2.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food2.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$217,400
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $196,500 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,417
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $1,408 in 2023
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
76.2%
+2.3 ptssince 2023
from 73.9% in 2023
23.8% rent
Vacancy rate
4.1%
−2.2 ptssince 2023
from 6.3% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
15.7%
−2.7 ptssince 2023
from 18.3% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
26.3%
+2.4 ptssince 2023
from 23.9% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.3
+1%since 2023
from 2.3 in 2023
2020 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic57.2%(4,842)
Black27%(2,287)
Hispanic / Latino8%(680)
Asian3.4%(287)
Other4.3%(368)
Diversity Score73.8%(6,245)
2024
White, non-Hispanic50.8%(4,678)
Black28.4%(2,612)
Hispanic / Latino11.8%(1,082)
Asian2.7%(248)
Other6.3%(581)
Diversity Score80.3%(7,388)
Diversity Score
80
+9%since 2023
from 74 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
33.2%
+2.5 ptssince 2023
from 30.7% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.8%
+0.7 ptssince 2023
from 97.1% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
13.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 12.9% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.6 min
Unchangedsince 2023
from 22.7 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
83.8%
−6.7 ptssince 2023
from 90.4% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.7%
+2.5 ptssince 2023
from 3.2% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
9.3%
+3.8 ptssince 2023
from 5.6% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.7%
−0.4 ptssince 2023
from 1.1% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.3%
−0.7 ptssince 2023
from 7.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
64.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 64.2% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.9%
+1.3 ptssince 2023
from 12.6% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
39.6%
+0.7 ptssince 2023
from 38.9% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.0%
+1.8 ptssince 2023
from 51.2% in 2023
Female
47.0%
−1.8 ptssince 2023
from 48.8% in 2023
Foreign born
6.1%
+2.2 ptssince 2023
from 3.9% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
20.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 20.2% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
9.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2023
from 9.9% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.7%
−1.9 ptssince 2023
from 7.6% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
96.3%
+3.3 ptssince 2023
from 93.0% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
90.7%
−2.2 ptssince 2023
from 92.9% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
6.8%
+2.5 ptssince 2023
from 4.3% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bemiss, Georgia?

Bemiss, Georgia has about 9,201 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bemiss, Georgia?

The typical household in Bemiss, Georgia earns about $92,842 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bemiss, Georgia expensive?

In Bemiss, Georgia, the median home is worth about $217,400, and the typical rent is about $1,417 a month.

How educated are people in Bemiss, Georgia?

About 33.2% of adults age 25 and over in Bemiss, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bemiss, Georgia?

About 10.7% of people in Bemiss, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

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

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