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Demorest

Georgia · 2,022 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 $45,547. Population has grown 38% since 2000. Median home value is $114,300. At a median age of 26.6, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 26% less than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 26.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 7%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,022
+38%since 2000
from 1,465 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
901 / sq mi
+38%since 2000
from 653 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
26.6
−16%since 2000
from 31.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
8192K2K3K4K1990201020202024Demorest
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,547
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,382 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,730
+38%since 2000
from $14,981 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
26.3%
+7.8 ptssince 2009
from 18.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
16.6%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 12.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information11.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade8.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade7.5%
US avg: 10%
Other services6.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance1.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$114,300
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $81,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$897
+41%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $423 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
53.5%
−3.6 ptssince 2000
from 57.0% in 2000
46.5% rent
Afford Score
2.5
−4%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic79.8%(1,613)
Black5.3%(107)
Hispanic / Latino8.1%(164)
Asian1.1%(22)
Other1.4%(28)
Diversity Score36.7%(742)
Diversity Score
37
+95%since 2000
from 19 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
25.6%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 21.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
84.6%
+15.0 ptssince 2000
from 69.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
12.1%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 11.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.6 min
+32%since 2000
from 15.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
73.7%
+26.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
17.3%
+12.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.5%
−1.3 ptssince 2011
from 3.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
44.8%
−7.5 ptssince 2011
from 52.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
35.0%
−46.7 ptssince 2009
from 81.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.6%
+20.6 ptssince 2009
from 27.0% in 2009
Female
52.4%
−20.6 ptssince 2009
from 73.0% in 2009
Foreign born
6.1%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
10.7%
−73.8 ptssince 2013
from 84.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Demorest, Georgia?

Demorest, Georgia has about 2,022 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Demorest, Georgia?

The typical household in Demorest, Georgia earns about $45,547 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 $114,300, and the typical rent is about $897 a month.

How educated are people in Demorest, Georgia?

About 25.6% 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 16.6% 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 934 residents, a change of about 86 percent over that period.

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

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