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Elberton

Georgia · 4,890 residents (2025 est.) · 4.543 sq mi
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Elberton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $50,059. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $114,900. The poverty rate of 25.7% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 35% less than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 39.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,720
Unchangedsince 2000
from 4,743 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,039 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 1,044 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
39.8
+8%since 2000
from 36.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:4,890 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
4K5K5K5K6K1990201020202024Elberton
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$50,059
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,246 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,097
+81%since 2000
from $15,486 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
32.6%
+17.0 ptssince 2009
from 15.6% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
25.7%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 24.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.440
−17%since 2010
from 0.527 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade32.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade12.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Information9.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing4.4%
US avg: 0.4%
Finance & insurance4.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services2%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing1%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$114,900
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $64,400 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$916
+56%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $322 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
50.7%
−6.4 ptssince 2000
from 57.1% in 2000
49.3% rent
Vacancy rate
9.2%
−11.0 ptssince 2009
from 20.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
18.2%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 21.6% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
43.8%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 45.8% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.3
−17%since 2000
from 2.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
51
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic53.7%(2,546)
Black42.8%(2,030)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(105)
Asian0.6%(29)
Other0%
Diversity Score65.2%(3,092)
2024
White, non-Hispanic40.4%(1,909)
Black41.9%(1,977)
Hispanic / Latino10.6%(500)
Asian1.5%(73)
Other5.5%(261)
Diversity Score80.8%(3,814)
Diversity Score
81
+24%since 2000
from 65 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.6%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 16.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
89.5%
+24.6 ptssince 2000
from 64.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.7%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 6.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.5 min
+92%since 2000
from 12.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
81.5%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 83.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
12.6%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 15.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
5.3%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.6%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% 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
9.0%
−12.2 ptssince 2009
from 21.2% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.9%
−10.3 ptssince 2011
from 14.2% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
61.6%
+13.8 ptssince 2011
from 47.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.9%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 17.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
32.8%
−31.9 ptssince 2009
from 64.7% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.5%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 46.3% in 2009
Female
50.5%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 53.7% in 2009
Foreign born
6.2%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.6%
−37.0 ptssince 2009
from 45.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
16.8%
−2.4 ptssince 2012
from 19.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
16.4%
−67.3 ptssince 2013
from 83.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
82.7%
+27.5 ptssince 2017
from 55.2% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
89.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2016
from 89.3% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
9.3%
−1.0 ptssince 2016
from 10.3% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Elberton, Georgia?

Elberton, Georgia has about 4,720 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Elberton, Georgia?

The typical household in Elberton, Georgia earns about $50,059 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Elberton, Georgia expensive?

In Elberton, Georgia, the median home is worth about $114,900, and the typical rent is about $916 a month.

How educated are people in Elberton, Georgia?

About 17.6% of adults age 25 and over in Elberton, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Elberton, Georgia?

About 25.7% of people in Elberton, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Elberton, Georgia grown since 1990?

Yes, Elberton, Georgia has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 962 residents, a change of about -17 percent over that period.

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