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Broxton

Georgia · 1,189 residents · 3.245 sq mi
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Broxton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $24,962. Population has fallen 17% since 2000, a loss of 239 residents. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $70,300. Households here earn about 49% less than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 45%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,189
−17%since 2000
from 1,428 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
366 / sq mi
−17%since 2000
from 440 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
38.5
+23%since 2000
from 31.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
8019721K1K1K1990201020202024Broxton
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$24,962
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,900 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,757
+31%since 2000
from $11,984 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
8.9%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 12.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
20.5%
−6.4 ptssince 2000
from 26.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.466
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information16.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade12.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance8%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical7.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade6.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.7%
US avg: 1.4%
Other services1.5%
US avg: 7%
Public administration1.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$70,300
+45%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$482
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $339 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
28.0%
−47.7 ptssince 2000
from 75.7% in 2000
35.9% rent
Vacancy rate
13.2%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 13.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
21.3%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 16.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
35.4%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 37.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.8
+68%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic46.9%(558)
Black42%(499)
Hispanic / Latino9.5%(113)
Asian0.5%(6)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score73.2%(870)
Diversity Score
73
+4%since 2000
from 71 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.5%
+6.0 ptssince 2000
from 8.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
71.1%
+8.4 ptssince 2000
from 62.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
8.3%
+4.8 ptssince 2000
from 3.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.2 min
+34%since 2000
from 15.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
81.4%
−7.9 ptssince 2009
from 89.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.7%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.7%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.6%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
15.4%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 14.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
16.7%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 15.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
16.7%
−41.4 ptssince 2009
from 58.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.5%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 46.0% in 2009
Female
55.5%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 54.0% in 2009
Foreign born
4.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.4%
−32.8 ptssince 2009
from 44.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Broxton, Georgia?

Broxton, Georgia has about 1,189 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Broxton, Georgia?

The typical household in Broxton, Georgia earns about $24,962 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 $70,300, and the typical rent is about $482 a month.

How educated are people in Broxton, Georgia?

About 14.5% 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 20.5% 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 22 residents, a change of about -2 percent over that period.

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