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Broxton

Georgia · 1,080 residents (2025 est.) · 3.245 sq mi
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Broxton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $24,851. Population has fallen 28% since 2000, a loss of 397 residents. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $111,600. With a median age of 47.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It falls in the bottom 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 47.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 60%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,031
−28%since 2000
from 1,428 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
318 / sq mi
−28%since 2000
from 440 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
47.4
+51%since 2000
from 31.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,080 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
8019721K1K1K1990201020202024Broxton
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$24,851
−40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,900 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$13,033
+9%since 2000
from $11,984 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
6.9%
−5.6 ptssince 2009
from 12.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
45.3%
+18.4 ptssince 2000
from 26.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.408
−12%since 2010
from 0.466 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade26.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade10.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Information8.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance5.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.5%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services0.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$111,600
+60%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,400 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$631
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $339 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
58.0%
−17.7 ptssince 2000
from 75.7% in 2000
42.0% rent
Vacancy rate
20.8%
+7.2 ptssince 2009
from 13.6% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
38.6%
+21.8 ptssince 2009
from 16.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
31.9%
−5.5 ptssince 2009
from 37.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.5
+168%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
23
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic42%(600)
Black49.6%(709)
Hispanic / Latino7.5%(107)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score70.5%(1,007)
2024
White, non-Hispanic29.1%(300)
Black61%(629)
Hispanic / Latino7.9%(81)
Asian1.3%(13)
Other0.8%(8)
Diversity Score67.1%(692)
Diversity Score
67
−5%since 2000
from 71 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.2%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 8.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
79.5%
+16.9 ptssince 2000
from 62.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.4%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 3.5% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.1 min
+14%since 2000
from 15.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
94.7%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 89.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
5.3%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
19.9%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 14.3% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−6.9 ptssince 2011
from 6.9% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
37.6%
−11.5 ptssince 2011
from 49.1% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
27.1%
+11.4 ptssince 2009
from 15.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
42.4%
−15.7 ptssince 2009
from 58.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 46.0% in 2009
Female
52.9%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 54.0% in 2009
Foreign born
1.3%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
15.3%
−28.9 ptssince 2009
from 44.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
29.1%
+9.1 ptssince 2012
from 20.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
13.2%
−61.4 ptssince 2013
from 74.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
82.4%
+36.0 ptssince 2017
from 46.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.5%
+24.0 ptssince 2016
from 74.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−24.9 ptssince 2016
from 24.9% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Broxton, Georgia?

Broxton, Georgia has about 1,031 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Broxton, Georgia?

The typical household in Broxton, Georgia earns about $24,851 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Broxton, Georgia expensive?

In Broxton, Georgia, the median home is worth about $111,600, and the typical rent is about $631 a month.

How educated are people in Broxton, Georgia?

About 10.2% of adults age 25 and over in Broxton, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Broxton, Georgia?

About 45.3% of people in Broxton, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Broxton, Georgia grown since 1990?

Yes, Broxton, Georgia has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 180 residents, a change of about -15 percent over that period.

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