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Cecil

Georgia · 284 residents · 0.955 sq mi
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Cecil has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $33,750. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 8% 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 $75,000. The poverty rate of 24.0% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 45% less than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
8% 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

284
+7%since 2000
from 265 in 2000
1990 – 2025
297 / sq mi
+7%since 2000
from 277 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
41.0
+9%since 2000
from 37.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 19902024
1952743544335131990201020202024Cecil
2024486
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$33,750
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $20,469 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
$19,221
+54%since 2000
from $12,490 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
12.1%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
24.0%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 21.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information22.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade8%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade6.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance6.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services3.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing2.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$75,000
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $49,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
$775
+53%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $338 in 2000
US average: $1,124
62.5%
−6.1 ptssince 2000
from 68.6% in 2000
37.5% rent
2.2
−7%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic46.8%(124)
Black48.7%(129)
Hispanic / Latino3.8%(10)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score67%(177)
2020
White, non-Hispanic63%(179)
Black31%(88)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(8)
Asian0.7%(2)
Other0.7%(2)
Diversity Score61%(173)
61
−9%since 2000
from 67 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

7.8%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
83.0%
+40.7 ptssince 2000
from 42.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
1.5%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

25.8 min
+40%since 2000
from 18.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
96.4%
+25.5 ptssince 2009
from 70.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
7.8%
−10.1 ptssince 2009
from 17.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.0%
−14.7 ptssince 2011
from 14.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
45.7%
−4.3 ptssince 2011
from 50.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
11.6%
−72.0 ptssince 2009
from 83.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

45.5%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
54.5%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 52.5% in 2009
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
8.3%
−61.2 ptssince 2013
from 69.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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How many people live in Cecil, Georgia?

Cecil, Georgia has about 284 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Cecil, Georgia?

The typical household in Cecil, Georgia earns about $33,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Cecil, Georgia expensive?

In Cecil, Georgia, the median home is worth about $75,000, and the typical rent is about $775 a month.

How educated are people in Cecil, Georgia?

About 7.8% of adults age 25 and over in Cecil, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Cecil, Georgia?

About 24.0% of people in Cecil, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Cecil, Georgia grown since 1990?

Yes, Cecil, Georgia has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 78 residents, a change of about -22 percent over that period.

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

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