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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Elberton

Georgia · 5,682 residents · 4.543 sq mi
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Elberton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $17,753. Population has grown 20% since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $45,600. With a median age of 38.4, the population is older than the US median of 33.0. Households here earn about 39% less than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 38.4
US median: 33.0
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 7%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

5,682
+20%vs 2000
vs 4,743 in 2000
1990 – 2025
1,251 / sq mi
+20%vs 2000
vs 1,044 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
38.4
+5%vs 2000
vs 36.7 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
4K5K5K5K6K1990201020202024Elberton
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$17,753
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $23,246 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$9,361
−40%vs 2000
vs $15,486 in 2000
US average: $14,340
28.2%
+3.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 24.5% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$45,600
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $64,400 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$244
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $322 in 2000
US average: $450
59.3%
+2.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 57.1% in 2000
40.7% rent
2.6
−7%vs 2000
vs 2.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
1990
White, non-Hispanic61.2%(3,477)
Black37.1%(2,109)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(32)
Asian1.5%(88)
Other0.1%(8)
Diversity Score61.7%(3,503)
62
−5%vs 2000
vs 65 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

11.8%
−4.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 16.2% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
53.5%
−11.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 64.9% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
4.6%
−1.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 6.3% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

14.5 min
+19%vs 2000
vs 12.2 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Elberton, Georgia?

Elberton, Georgia has about 5,682 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Elberton, Georgia?

The typical household in Elberton, Georgia earns about $17,753 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 $45,600, and the typical rent is about $244 a month.

How educated are people in Elberton, Georgia?

About 11.8% 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 28.2% of people in Elberton, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

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

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