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Climax

Georgia · 276 residents · 0.803 sq mi
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Climax has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $32,083. Population has declined 7% since 2000. 9% 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 $108,300. With a median age of 44.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 48% less than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 62%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
276
−7%since 2000
from 297 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
344 / sq mi
−7%since 2000
from 370 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.0
+26%since 2000
from 34.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1521912312713101990201020202024Climax
2024170
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$32,083
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,250 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,043
+72%since 2000
from $11,666 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
16.5%
+11.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
20.0%
+10.2 ptssince 2000
from 9.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information12.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing10.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction10.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade10.8%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade6.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance5.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services5.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration5.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical4.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services1.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$108,300
+62%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $44,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$625
+90%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $219 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
62.2%
−24.9 ptssince 2000
from 87.1% in 2000
37.8% rent
Afford Score
3.4
+99%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic55.6%(165)
Black40.1%(119)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(10)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score65%(193)
2020
White, non-Hispanic68.5%(189)
Black24.3%(67)
Hispanic / Latino4.7%(13)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.9%(2)
Diversity Score56.5%(156)
Diversity Score
56
−13%since 2000
from 65 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.6%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 7.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
83.6%
+12.5 ptssince 2000
from 71.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.6%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 1.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.4 min
−8%since 2000
from 23.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
95.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 95.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.1%
−21.2 ptssince 2009
from 28.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.5%
−1.2 ptssince 2011
from 8.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
47.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2011
from 47.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
28.4%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 23.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.7%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
Female
53.3%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.1%
−65.3 ptssince 2013
from 72.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Climax, Georgia?

Climax, Georgia has about 276 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Climax, Georgia?

The typical household in Climax, Georgia earns about $32,083 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 $108,300, and the typical rent is about $625 a month.

How educated are people in Climax, Georgia?

About 8.6% 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 20.0% of people in Climax, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Climax, Georgia grown since 1990?

Yes, Climax, Georgia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 68 residents, a change of about 33 percent over that period.

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