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Broxton

Georgia · 1,060 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 $23,958. Population has fallen 26% since 2000, a loss of 368 residents. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. The poverty rate of 28.4% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 61% less than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Owner-heavy
61% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,060
−26%since 2000
from 1,428 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
327 / sq mi
−26%since 2000
from 440 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.9
+24%since 2000
from 31.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
8019721K1K1K1990201020202024Broxton
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$23,958
−30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,900 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,548
+38%since 2000
from $11,984 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
11.9%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 12.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
28.4%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 26.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade20.4%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade15.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing11.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction11.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Information11%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance4.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services2.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median gross rent
$493
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $339 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
60.6%
−15.2 ptssince 2000
from 75.7% in 2000
39.4% rent
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic42.5%(451)
Black42%(445)
Hispanic / Latino11.1%(118)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score74.5%(790)
Diversity Score
75
+6%since 2000
from 71 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
5.8%
−2.7 ptssince 2000
from 8.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
75.0%
+12.4 ptssince 2000
from 62.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.4%
−3.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.6 min
+63%since 2000
from 15.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
89.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 89.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
9.7%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 14.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.7%
+1.8 ptssince 2011
from 6.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
49.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2011
from 49.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
19.2%
−38.9 ptssince 2009
from 58.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
36.8%
−9.3 ptssince 2009
from 46.0% in 2009
Female
63.2%
+9.3 ptssince 2009
from 54.0% in 2009
Foreign born
3.3%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
20.2%
−54.4 ptssince 2013
from 74.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Broxton, Georgia?

Broxton, Georgia has about 1,060 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Broxton, Georgia?

The typical household in Broxton, Georgia earns about $23,958 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Broxton, Georgia expensive?

In Broxton, Georgia, the typical rent is about $493 a month.

How educated are people in Broxton, Georgia?

About 5.8% 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 28.4% 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 151 residents, a change of about -12 percent over that period.

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