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Demorest

Georgia · 1,823 residents · 2.243 sq mi
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Demorest has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $34,522. Population has grown 24% since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $126,100. At a median age of 25.7, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 30% less than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 25.7
US median: 37.2
Less educated
22% 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
1,823
+24%since 2000
from 1,465 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
813 / sq mi
+24%since 2000
from 653 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
25.7
−19%since 2000
from 31.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
8192K2K3K4K1990201020202024Demorest
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$34,522
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,382 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$9,685
−35%since 2000
from $14,981 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
14.4%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 18.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
17.6%
+5.4 ptssince 2000
from 12.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.426
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information15.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade5.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade3.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.5%
US avg: 1.4%
Finance & insurance1.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0.5%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$126,100
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $81,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$723
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $423 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
32.8%
−24.2 ptssince 2000
from 57.0% in 2000
49.1% rent
Vacancy rate
27.9%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 22.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
29.7%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 29.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
37.9%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 40.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.7
+40%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic91.1%(1,335)
Black4%(58)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(49)
Asian0.6%(9)
Other0%
Diversity Score18.8%(276)
2010
White, non-Hispanic86.1%(1,569)
Black3.1%(57)
Hispanic / Latino6.8%(124)
Asian1.4%(26)
Other0.5%(10)
Diversity Score27.8%(506)
Diversity Score
28
+47%since 2000
from 19 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 21.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
78.4%
+8.8 ptssince 2000
from 69.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
9.8%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 11.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
11.7 min
−25%since 2000
from 15.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
47.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
4.3%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
13.6%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
33.8%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 36.3% 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
1.5%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
7.1%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
13.5%
−68.2 ptssince 2009
from 81.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
23.2%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 27.0% in 2009
Female
76.8%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 73.0% in 2009
Foreign born
4.6%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
3.2%
−20.6 ptssince 2009
from 23.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Demorest, Georgia?

Demorest, Georgia has about 1,823 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Demorest, Georgia?

The typical household in Demorest, Georgia earns about $34,522 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Demorest, Georgia expensive?

In Demorest, Georgia, the median home is worth about $126,100, and the typical rent is about $723 a month.

How educated are people in Demorest, Georgia?

About 21.6% of adults age 25 and over in Demorest, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Demorest, Georgia?

About 17.6% of people in Demorest, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Demorest, Georgia grown since 1990?

Yes, Demorest, Georgia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 735 residents, a change of about 68 percent over that period.

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