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Elberton

Georgia · 4,640 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 $32,037. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $72,200. The poverty rate of 40.9% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 48% less than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 25%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,640
−2%since 2000
from 4,743 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,021 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 1,044 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.4
+13%since 2000
from 36.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K5K5K5K6K1990201020202024Elberton
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$32,037
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,246 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,046
+29%since 2000
from $15,486 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
23.6%
+8.0 ptssince 2009
from 15.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
40.9%
+16.4 ptssince 2000
from 24.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade25.5%
US avg: 10%
Information12.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade5.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Construction1.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services0.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Manufacturing0.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$72,200
−25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $64,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$526
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $322 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
52.1%
−5.1 ptssince 2000
from 57.1% in 2000
47.9% rent
Afford Score
2.3
−19%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic48.4%(2,244)
Black40.1%(1,860)
Hispanic / Latino6.9%(320)
Asian1.2%(57)
Other2.1%(99)
Diversity Score73.7%(3,420)
Diversity Score
74
+13%since 2000
from 65 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.9%
−4.3 ptssince 2000
from 16.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
82.3%
+17.4 ptssince 2000
from 64.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.1%
−2.2 ptssince 2000
from 6.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.3 min
+66%since 2000
from 12.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.8%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 83.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
14.3%
−7.0 ptssince 2009
from 21.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
10.4%
−3.8 ptssince 2011
from 14.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
50.6%
+2.8 ptssince 2011
from 47.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
24.5%
−40.2 ptssince 2009
from 64.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.1%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 46.3% in 2009
Female
51.9%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 53.7% in 2009
Foreign born
4.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
11.9%
−71.8 ptssince 2013
from 83.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Elberton, Georgia?

Elberton, Georgia has about 4,640 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Elberton, Georgia?

The typical household in Elberton, Georgia earns about $32,037 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 $72,200, and the typical rent is about $526 a month.

How educated are people in Elberton, Georgia?

About 11.9% 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 40.9% 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 1,042 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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