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Climax

Georgia · 265 residents (2025 est.) · 0.803 sq mi
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Climax has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $36,500. Population has fallen 43% since 2000, a loss of 127 residents. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $105,200. With a median age of 62.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 53% less than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 62.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 30%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
170
−43%since 2000
from 297 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
212 / sq mi
−33%since 2009
from 315 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
62.1
+78%since 2000
from 34.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:265 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1521912312713101990201020202024Climax
2024170
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 53.5%(6)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 94.7%(8)
US avg: 6%
10 to 142.4%(4)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 192.4%(4)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 245.9%(10)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3412.4%(21)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 442.4%(4)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 549.4%(16)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6417.6%(30)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7421.8%(37)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 8415.3%(26)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over2.4%(4)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,500
−24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,250 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,264
+142%since 2000
from $11,666 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
23.3%
+18.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
21.2%
+11.3 ptssince 2000
from 9.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.478
+17%since 2010
from 0.410 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information25%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade14.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction5.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade5.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services3.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance1.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Education & health services1.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$105,200
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $44,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$698
+75%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $219 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
65.6%
−21.5 ptssince 2000
from 87.1% in 2000
34.4% rent
Vacancy rate
15.1%
+13.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
25.4%
+9.0 ptssince 2009
from 16.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
22.6%
−39.0 ptssince 2009
from 61.5% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.9
−8%since 2009
from 3.1 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
6
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic55.6%(165)
Black40.1%(119)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(10)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic74.1%(126)
Black14.1%(24)
Hispanic / Latino7.6%(13)
Asian1.2%(2)
Other2.9%(5)
Diversity Score
53
−8%since 2009
from 58 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Guatemalan4.1%(7)
Mexican3.5%(6)
Asian origin
Filipino1.2%(2)
Ancestry
American25.3%(43)
English8.2%(14)
Irish7.1%(12)
German3.5%(6)
Polish2.9%(5)
French0.6%(1)
Scottish0.6%(1)
RANKED:Largest American population · Largest English population · Largest Irish population · Largest Central American population · Largest Guatemalan population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.5%
+6.8 ptssince 2000
from 7.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
83.3%
+12.3 ptssince 2000
from 71.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
8.7%
+7.1 ptssince 2000
from 1.6% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.4 min
−17%since 2000
from 23.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
91.1%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 95.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.1%
+7.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
14.4%
−13.9 ptssince 2009
from 28.3% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
11.1%
+2.4 ptssince 2011
from 8.7% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
41.4%
−5.8 ptssince 2011
from 47.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
26.8%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 29.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
10.7%
−12.4 ptssince 2009
from 23.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.9%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
Female
47.1%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
Foreign born
3.5%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
15.5%
−30.9 ptssince 2009
from 46.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
18.8%
−11.1 ptssince 2012
from 29.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.6%
−64.8 ptssince 2013
from 72.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
60.0%
+13.7 ptssince 2017
from 46.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
95.1%
−3.8 ptssince 2016
from 98.9% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.7%
+2.6 ptssince 2016
from 1.1% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married37.3%(31)
Married38.6%(32)
Widowed2.4%(2)
Divorced21.7%(18)
Women 15+
Never married20.3%(14)
Married52.2%(36)
Widowed10.1%(7)
Divorced17.4%(12)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Climax, Georgia?

Climax, Georgia has about 170 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Climax, Georgia?

The typical household in Climax, Georgia earns about $36,500 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Climax, Georgia expensive?

In Climax, Georgia, the median home is worth about $105,200, and the typical rent is about $698 a month.

How educated are people in Climax, Georgia?

About 14.5% of adults age 25 and over in Climax, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Climax, Georgia?

About 21.2% of people in Climax, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Climax, Georgia grown since 1990?

Yes, Climax, Georgia has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 38 residents, a change of about -18 percent over that period.

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