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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Elberton

Georgia · 4,743 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 $23,246. Population has fallen 17% since 1990, a loss of 939 residents. Median home value is $64,400. The poverty rate of 24.5% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 45% less than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 36.7
US median: 35.2
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

4,743
−17%since 1990
from 5,682 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,044 / sq mi
−17%since 1990
from 1,251 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
36.7
−4%since 1990
from 38.4 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
4K5K5K5K6K1990201020202024Elberton
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$23,246
−1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $17,753 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$15,486
+65%since 1990
from $9,361 in 1990
US average: $21,522
24.5%
−3.7 ptssince 1990
from 28.2% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$64,400
+7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $45,600 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$322
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 1990
from $244 in 1990
US average: $602
57.1%
−2.2 ptssince 1990
from 59.3% in 1990
42.9% rent
2.8
+8%since 1990
from 2.6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic61.2%(3,477)
Black37.1%(2,109)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(32)
Asian1.5%(88)
Diversity Score61.7%(3,503)
2000
White, non-Hispanic53.7%(2,546)
Black42.8%(2,030)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(105)
Asian0.6%(29)
Diversity Score65.2%(3,092)
65
+6%since 1990
from 62 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

16.2%
+4.4 ptssince 1990
from 11.8% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
64.9%
+11.4 ptssince 1990
from 53.5% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
6.3%
+1.7 ptssince 1990
from 4.6% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

12.2 min
−16%since 1990
from 14.5 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
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 4,743 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Elberton, Georgia?

The typical household in Elberton, Georgia earns about $23,246 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 $64,400, and the typical rent is about $322 a month.

How educated are people in Elberton, Georgia?

About 16.2% 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 24.5% 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 939 residents, a change of about -17 percent over that period.

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

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