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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Claxton

Georgia · 2,464 residents · 1.738 sq mi
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Claxton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $16,578. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $44,400. The poverty rate of 30.0% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 43% less than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 37.9
US median: 33.0
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 9%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

2,464
+8%vs 2000
vs 2,276 in 2000
1990 – 2025
1,418 / sq mi
+8%vs 2000
vs 1,310 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
37.9
+4%vs 2000
vs 36.4 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
2K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Claxton
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$16,578
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $20,705 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$10,277
−19%vs 2000
vs $12,742 in 2000
US average: $14,340
30.0%
−5.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 35.1% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$44,400
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $64,100 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$262
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $365 in 2000
US average: $450
52.0%
+0.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 51.7% in 2000
48.0% rent
2.7
−13%vs 2000
vs 3.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic56.2%(1,280)
Black39.4%(897)
Hispanic / Latino3.6%(81)
Asian0.2%(4)
Other0%
Diversity Score65.2%(1,483)
1990
White, non-Hispanic68.2%(1,681)
Black30.6%(753)
Hispanic / Latino1%(24)
Asian0.2%(6)
Other1%(24)
Diversity Score56.5%(1,391)
56
−13%vs 2000
vs 65 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

13.0%
−2.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 15.2% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
56.1%
−10.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 66.7% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
6.2%
−1.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 8.1% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

16.6 min
+4%vs 2000
vs 16.0 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Claxton, Georgia?

Claxton, Georgia has about 2,464 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Claxton, Georgia?

The typical household in Claxton, Georgia earns about $16,578 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Claxton, Georgia expensive?

In Claxton, Georgia, the median home is worth about $44,400, and the typical rent is about $262 a month.

How educated are people in Claxton, Georgia?

About 13.0% of adults age 25 and over in Claxton, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Claxton, Georgia?

About 30.0% of people in Claxton, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

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

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