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Claxton

Georgia · 2,746 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 $34,234. Population has grown 21% since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $86,200. The poverty rate of 27.3% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 31% less than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 34.2
US median: 37.2
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,746
+21%since 2000
from 2,276 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,580 / sq mi
+21%since 2000
from 1,310 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
34.2
−6%since 2000
from 36.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Claxton
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$34,234
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $20,705 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,472
+53%since 2000
from $12,742 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
14.8%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 16.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
27.3%
−7.8 ptssince 2000
from 35.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.469
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade22.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Information10.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade8.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services5.7%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance5.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical5.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Public administration5.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction3.3%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$86,200
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $64,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$567
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $365 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
23.1%
−28.6 ptssince 2000
from 51.7% in 2000
55.6% rent
Vacancy rate
18.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 18.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
14.8%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 13.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
30.2%
−8.5 ptssince 2009
from 38.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.5
−19%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic46.4%(1,275)
Black41.7%(1,144)
Hispanic / Latino9.6%(263)
Asian1%(27)
Other0.9%(25)
Diversity Score74.7%(2,052)
Diversity Score
75
+15%since 2000
from 65 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.1%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 15.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
76.3%
+9.6 ptssince 2000
from 66.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.6%
−4.5 ptssince 2000
from 8.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.5 min
+9%since 2000
from 16.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
79.1%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 78.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.7%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% 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
14.8%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 15.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
13.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 13.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
24.1%
−42.3 ptssince 2009
from 66.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
40.9%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 37.8% in 2009
Female
59.1%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 62.2% in 2009
Foreign born
5.6%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
15.5%
−18.9 ptssince 2009
from 34.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Claxton, Georgia?

Claxton, Georgia has about 2,746 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Claxton, Georgia?

The typical household in Claxton, Georgia earns about $34,234 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 $86,200, and the typical rent is about $567 a month.

How educated are people in Claxton, Georgia?

About 17.1% 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 27.3% of people in Claxton, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Claxton, Georgia grown since 1990?

Yes, Claxton, Georgia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 282 residents, a change of about 11 percent over that period.

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