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Climax

Georgia · 265 residents (2025 est.) · 0.80 sq mi
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Climax is a city of 170 people in Georgia. At a median age of 62.1, this is an older place than the country as a whole. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, below the 36% national rate. That trails the Georgia median by roughly 53%. Home values have more than doubled since 2000, reaching $105,200. There are 127 fewer people here than in 2000.

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

170
−43%since 2000
from 297 in 2000
265 in 2025 (Census Bureau estimate)
1990 – 2025
212 / sq mi
−33%since 2009
from 315 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
62.1
+78%since 2000
from 34.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Land area
0.80 sq mi
Population, 19902024
15219123127131019902000201020202024Climax
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

$36,500
−24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,250 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
$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%
21.2%
+11.3 ptssince 2000
from 9.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
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

$105,200
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $44,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
$698
+75%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $219 in 2000
US average: $1,442
65.6%
−21.5 ptssince 2000
from 87.1% in 2000
34.4% rent
15.1%
+13.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
1.87 people
+2%since 2010
from 1.84 people in 2010
US average: 2.54
25.4%
+9.0 ptssince 2009
from 16.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
22.6%
−39.0 ptssince 2009
from 61.5% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
2.9
−8%since 2009
from 3.1 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
6
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
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)
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)
Section 05

Education

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%
8.7%
+7.1 ptssince 2000
from 1.6% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

19.4 min
−17%since 2000
from 23.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
91.1%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 95.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
7.1%
+7.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
14.4%
−13.9 ptssince 2009
from 28.3% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

11.1%
+2.4 ptssince 2011
from 8.7% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
41.4%
−5.8 ptssince 2011
from 47.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Women 20-64 in the labor force
73.5%
−2.1 ptssince 2020
from 75.6% in 2020
US average: 74.6%
26.8%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 29.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
10.7%
+6.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

52.9%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
47.1%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
3.5%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
15.5%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
18.8%
−11.1 ptssince 2012
from 29.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
7.6%
−20.0 ptssince 2013
from 27.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
60.0%
+13.7 ptssince 2017
from 46.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
Computer in household
63.3%
−2.6 ptssince 2020
from 65.9% in 2020
US average: 95.5%
82.8%
−7.8 ptssince 2020
from 90.6% in 2020
US average: 87.7%
95.1%
−3.8 ptssince 2016
from 98.9% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
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)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
Section 09

Health coverage

7.6%
−20.0 ptssince 2013
from 27.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
30.6%
−5.8 ptssince 2020
from 36.4% in 2020
US average: 54.8%
Direct-purchase
20.0%
+10.2 ptssince 2020
from 9.8% in 2020
US average: 13.8%
43.5%
+15.1 ptssince 2020
from 28.4% in 2020
US average: 18.4%
27.6%
−18.6 ptssince 2020
from 46.2% in 2020
US average: 20.9%
VA health care
5.3%
+2.6 ptssince 2020
from 2.7% in 2020
US average: 2.2%
Any private
49.4%
+5.4 ptssince 2020
from 44.0% in 2020
US average: 67.1%
Any public
66.5%
+2.9 ptssince 2020
from 63.6% in 2020
US average: 36.7%

Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.

Section 09 · Service history

Veterans

Veterans by period of service, 2024
Gulf War (2001 or later)8.7%(2)
US avg: 26.4%
Gulf War (1990s)30.4%(7)
US avg: 24.3%
Vietnam era56.5%(13)
US avg: 33.1%
Korean War0%(0)
US avg: 4.5%
World War II0%(0)
US avg: 1%

Share of the 23 veterans here. A veteran who served across eras counts in each, so shares can total more than 100%. Peacetime-only service is included in the total but not shown as an era.

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

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