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Echols County

Georgia · 3,697 residents · 420.407 sq mi
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Echols County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $44,454. Population has declined 7% since 2019. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $76,000. The poverty rate of 23.5% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 27% less than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 37.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 27%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,697
−7%since 2019
from 3,981 in 2019
2016 – 2025
Population density
9 / sq mi
−7%since 2019
from 9 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
37.2
−8%since 2019
from 40.6 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2016 – 2024
4K4K4K4K4K201620202024Echols County
20244K
201620202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$44,454
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $39,494 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2016 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,768
Unchangedsince 2019
from $23,885 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
25.5%
+5.7 ptssince 2019
from 19.7% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
23.5%
−0.6 ptssince 2019
from 24.1% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade15.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing13.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction13.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Information12.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade9.9%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing6.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance4.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services1.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.3%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$76,000
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $59,100 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2016 – 2024
Median gross rent
$670
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $669 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
69.3%
+1.5 ptssince 2019
from 67.8% in 2019
30.7% rent
Afford Score
1.7
+14%since 2019
from 1.5 in 2019
2016 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic66.3%(2,640)
Black2%(79)
Hispanic / Latino27.3%(1,086)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.4%(176)
Diversity Score60.4%(2,406)
2020
White, non-Hispanic63%(2,328)
Black4%(147)
Hispanic / Latino29.5%(1,091)
Asian0.2%(8)
Other9.3%(342)
Diversity Score70%(2,588)
Diversity Score
70
+16%since 2019
from 60 in 2019
2016 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.8%
−1.9 ptssince 2019
from 9.7% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
76.9%
+2.7 ptssince 2019
from 74.2% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.2%
−1.5 ptssince 2019
from 3.8% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.6 min
+7%since 2019
from 22.9 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.0%
−6.6 ptssince 2019
from 86.6% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2019
from 2.9% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.4%
−0.8 ptssince 2019
from 3.2% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
55.5%
−0.6 ptssince 2019
from 56.1% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
17.3%
−0.5 ptssince 2019
from 17.7% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.0%
−2.4 ptssince 2019
from 47.4% in 2019
Female
55.0%
+2.4 ptssince 2019
from 52.6% in 2019
Foreign born
6.5%
+0.4 ptssince 2019
from 6.1% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
25.3%
+1.8 ptssince 2019
from 23.5% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Echols County, Georgia?

Echols County, Georgia has about 3,697 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Echols County, Georgia?

The typical household in Echols County, Georgia earns about $44,454 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Echols County, Georgia expensive?

In Echols County, Georgia, the median home is worth about $76,000, and the typical rent is about $670 a month.

How educated are people in Echols County, Georgia?

About 7.8% of adults age 25 and over in Echols County, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Echols County, Georgia?

About 23.5% of people in Echols County, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

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