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Elberton

Georgia · 4,653 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 $27,692. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $87,300. The poverty rate of 31.7% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 44% less than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,653
−2%since 2000
from 4,743 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,024 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 1,044 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
40.3
+10%since 2000
from 36.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K5K5K5K6K1990201020202024Elberton
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$27,692
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,246 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,762
+15%since 2000
from $15,486 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
12.7%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 15.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
31.7%
+7.2 ptssince 2000
from 24.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.527
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade32.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Information7.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade7.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing5.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services2.2%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Construction1.3%
US avg: 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0.8%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance0.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$87,300
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $64,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$526
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $322 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
28.0%
−29.2 ptssince 2000
from 57.1% in 2000
48.4% rent
Vacancy rate
23.0%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 20.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
27.7%
+6.1 ptssince 2009
from 21.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
38.4%
−7.4 ptssince 2009
from 45.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.2
+14%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic47.7%(2,218)
Black44.2%(2,057)
Hispanic / Latino5.8%(271)
Asian1%(47)
Other2%(94)
Diversity Score72.5%(3,371)
Diversity Score
72
+11%since 2000
from 65 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.1%
−4.1 ptssince 2000
from 16.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
73.7%
+8.9 ptssince 2000
from 64.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.4%
−1.9 ptssince 2000
from 6.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
12.1 min
−1%since 2000
from 12.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
81.2%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 83.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
16.2%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 15.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.7%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
16.7%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 21.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
15.4%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 17.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
32.1%
−32.6 ptssince 2009
from 64.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.3%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 46.3% in 2009
Female
54.7%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 53.7% in 2009
Foreign born
2.7%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.0%
−36.5 ptssince 2009
from 45.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Elberton, Georgia?

Elberton, Georgia has about 4,653 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Elberton, Georgia?

The typical household in Elberton, Georgia earns about $27,692 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 $87,300, and the typical rent is about $526 a month.

How educated are people in Elberton, Georgia?

About 12.1% 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 31.7% 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 1,029 residents, a change of about -18 percent over that period.

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

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