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Chauncey

Georgia · 289 residents · 1.726 sq mi
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Chauncey has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $37,727. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $56,100. The poverty rate of 23.5% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 38% less than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
10% 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

Total population
289
−2%since 2000
from 295 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
167 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 171 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.6
+6%since 2000
from 36.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2532863193523851990201020202024Chauncey
2024264
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,727
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,818 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,449
+38%since 2000
from $12,600 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
20.0%
+7.8 ptssince 2009
from 12.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
23.5%
+5.8 ptssince 2000
from 17.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade26.4%
US avg: 10%
Other services5.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration5.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade4.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Information3.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance2.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services2.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing0.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$56,100
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$570
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $306 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
72.9%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 73.9% in 2000
27.1% rent
Afford Score
1.5
+30%since 2000
from 1.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic58.6%(173)
Black39.3%(116)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score60.5%(179)
2020
White, non-Hispanic58.5%(169)
Black34.6%(100)
Hispanic / Latino4.5%(13)
Asian1%(3)
Other3.7%(11)
Diversity Score69.4%(201)
Diversity Score
69
+15%since 2000
from 61 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.3%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 7.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
85.1%
+19.9 ptssince 2000
from 65.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.2%
+6.0 ptssince 2000
from 2.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.4 min
−7%since 2000
from 17.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
73.1%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 75.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
13.8%
+6.9 ptssince 2009
from 7.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.9%
+1.9 ptssince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
46.6%
−4.3 ptssince 2011
from 50.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
33.0%
−48.0 ptssince 2009
from 81.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.3%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 45.3% in 2009
Female
55.7%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 54.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
11.3%
−73.0 ptssince 2013
from 84.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Chauncey, Georgia?

Chauncey, Georgia has about 289 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Chauncey, Georgia?

The typical household in Chauncey, Georgia earns about $37,727 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Chauncey, Georgia expensive?

In Chauncey, Georgia, the median home is worth about $56,100, and the typical rent is about $570 a month.

How educated are people in Chauncey, Georgia?

About 10.3% of adults age 25 and over in Chauncey, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Chauncey, Georgia?

About 23.5% of people in Chauncey, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Chauncey, Georgia grown since 1990?

Yes, Chauncey, Georgia has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 16 residents, a change of about -5 percent over that period.

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