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Coolidge

Georgia · 558 residents (2025 est.) · 0.817 sq mi
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Coolidge has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $59,063. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 67% since 2000. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $158,400. The poverty rate of 20.2% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 38.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 153%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
923
+67%since 2000
from 552 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,130 / sq mi
+67%since 2000
from 676 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
38.6
+4%since 2000
from 37.2 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:558 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
3655176708229741990201020202024Coolidge
2024923
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$59,063
+73%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $18,750 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,090
+94%since 2000
from $11,413 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
28.7%
+23.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
20.2%
−2.6 ptssince 2000
from 22.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.291
−33%since 2010
from 0.436 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Transportation & warehousing16.7%
US avg: 2.2%
Retail trade15.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing11.5%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction11.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Information8.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade4.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance2.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services2.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$158,400
+153%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,400 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$724
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $298 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
62.9%
−6.3 ptssince 2000
from 69.3% in 2000
37.1% rent
Vacancy rate
6.2%
−8.7 ptssince 2009
from 14.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
4.6%
−11.3 ptssince 2009
from 15.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
10.9%
−44.0 ptssince 2009
from 54.8% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.7
+46%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
80
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic56.3%(311)
Black40.2%(222)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(10)
Asian1.4%(8)
Other0%
Diversity Score64.8%(358)
2024
White, non-Hispanic47.7%(440)
Black20.5%(189)
Hispanic / Latino28.8%(266)
Asian0%(0)
Other3%(28)
Diversity Score80.9%(746)
Diversity Score
81
+25%since 2000
from 65 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.0%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 6.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
75.8%
+21.7 ptssince 2000
from 54.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 4.2% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.9 min
+64%since 2000
from 12.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
87.4%
+15.1 ptssince 2009
from 72.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.8%
−19.2 ptssince 2009
from 23.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
6.5%
+6.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.8%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% 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
0.0%
−28.4 ptssince 2009
from 28.4% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.4%
−11.4 ptssince 2011
from 13.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
64.7%
+22.1 ptssince 2011
from 42.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
5.4%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 11.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
13.2%
−51.7 ptssince 2009
from 64.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
62.9%
+18.8 ptssince 2009
from 44.2% in 2009
Female
37.1%
−18.8 ptssince 2009
from 55.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
13.9%
−23.2 ptssince 2009
from 37.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
9.3%
−9.6 ptssince 2012
from 18.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
27.0%
−45.6 ptssince 2013
from 72.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
77.3%
+12.9 ptssince 2017
from 64.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
69.8%
−18.5 ptssince 2016
from 88.3% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
29.5%
+19.3 ptssince 2016
from 10.2% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Coolidge, Georgia?

Coolidge, Georgia has about 923 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Coolidge, Georgia?

The typical household in Coolidge, Georgia earns about $59,063 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Coolidge, Georgia expensive?

In Coolidge, Georgia, the median home is worth about $158,400, and the typical rent is about $724 a month.

How educated are people in Coolidge, Georgia?

About 7.0% of adults age 25 and over in Coolidge, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Coolidge, Georgia?

About 20.2% of people in Coolidge, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Coolidge, Georgia grown since 1990?

Yes, Coolidge, Georgia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 312 residents, a change of about 51 percent over that period.

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