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Enigma

Georgia · 1,106 residents (2025 est.) · 3.253 sq mi
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Enigma has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $32,361. Population has grown 31% since 2000. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $91,300. With a median age of 47.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 58% less than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 47.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 34%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,140
+31%since 2000
from 869 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
350 / sq mi
+31%since 2000
from 267 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
47.6
+66%since 2000
from 28.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,106 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
5018111K1K2K1990201020202024Enigma
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$32,361
−30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,268 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,799
+2%since 2000
from $14,498 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
16.2%
+6.0 ptssince 2009
from 10.2% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
49.7%
+25.5 ptssince 2000
from 24.2% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.487
+17%since 2010
from 0.416 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade23.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance17.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical17.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Information17.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade15.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
US avg: 2.2%
Other services0.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$91,300
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,000
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $415 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
51.9%
−18.1 ptssince 2000
from 70.0% in 2000
48.1% rent
Vacancy rate
10.4%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
3.0%
−29.0 ptssince 2009
from 32.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
37.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 37.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.8
+90%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
32
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic76.5%(665)
Black9.6%(83)
Hispanic / Latino11.9%(103)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score45.8%(398)
2024
White, non-Hispanic75.4%(860)
Black14.2%(162)
Hispanic / Latino9.6%(109)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.8%(9)
Diversity Score50.2%(572)
Diversity Score
50
+9%since 2000
from 46 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.5%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 5.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
73.5%
+12.8 ptssince 2000
from 60.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 1.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
36.8 min
+142%since 2000
from 15.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
80.6%
−6.6 ptssince 2009
from 87.2% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
16.5%
+8.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
2.2%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% 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
4.8%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.8%
−4.3 ptssince 2011
from 6.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
30.6%
−29.4 ptssince 2011
from 60.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
3.9%
−6.9 ptssince 2009
from 10.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
8.9%
−46.0 ptssince 2009
from 55.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.9%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 46.0% in 2009
Female
52.1%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 54.0% in 2009
Foreign born
2.0%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.1%
−43.4 ptssince 2009
from 46.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
16.5%
+5.9 ptssince 2012
from 10.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
25.6%
−41.1 ptssince 2013
from 66.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
67.6%
+23.0 ptssince 2017
from 44.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
87.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2016
from 86.7% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
11.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2016
from 11.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Enigma, Georgia?

Enigma, Georgia has about 1,140 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Enigma, Georgia?

The typical household in Enigma, Georgia earns about $32,361 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Enigma, Georgia expensive?

In Enigma, Georgia, the median home is worth about $91,300, and the typical rent is about $1,000 a month.

How educated are people in Enigma, Georgia?

About 6.5% of adults age 25 and over in Enigma, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Enigma, Georgia?

About 49.7% of people in Enigma, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Enigma, Georgia grown since 1990?

Yes, Enigma, Georgia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 536 residents, a change of about 89 percent over that period.

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