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Evans

Georgia · 36,998 residents · 25.267 sq mi
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Evans is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $125,098. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 19,271 residents. 52% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $366,100. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income. Households here earn about 62% more than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 42.0
US median: 38.9
More educated
52% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 100%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
36,998
+109%since 2000
from 17,727 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,464 / sq mi
+109%since 2000
from 702 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
42.0
+15%since 2000
from 36.4 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
11K19K26K34K41K1990201020202024Evans
202437K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$125,098
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $56,272 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$49,773
+126%since 2000
from $21,995 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
69.8%
+31.9 ptssince 2009
from 37.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
6.6%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.379
+5%since 2010
from 0.360 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade8.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Information6.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services6.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Wholesale trade4.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance4%
US avg: 5.9%
Public administration2.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Professional, scientific, technical2.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services1.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing1%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing0.5%
US avg: 0.4%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$366,100
+100%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $100,600 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,617
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $820 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
87.8%
+9.4 ptssince 2000
from 78.4% in 2000
12.2% rent
Vacancy rate
10.0%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.7% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
13.5%
−8.6 ptssince 2009
from 22.1% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
40.7%
−9.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.9
+64%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
43
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic83.2%(14,748)
Black10.1%(1,785)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(396)
Asian2.7%(474)
Other0%
Diversity Score33.8%(5,984)
2024
White, non-Hispanic72.1%(26,675)
Black9.7%(3,578)
Hispanic / Latino8.5%(3,132)
Asian6.4%(2,360)
Other3.4%(1,253)
Diversity Score57.3%(21,202)
Diversity Score
57
+70%since 2000
from 34 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
52.2%
+23.0 ptssince 2000
from 29.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.3%
+4.8 ptssince 2000
from 90.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
22.7%
+11.8 ptssince 2000
from 10.8% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.3 min
+56%since 2000
from 15.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
82.0%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 85.8% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.1%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
8.9%
+6.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.1%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
1.3%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.9%
−0.9 ptssince 2011
from 4.7% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
63.2%
−5.1 ptssince 2011
from 68.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.7%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 12.8% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
56.5%
−9.1 ptssince 2009
from 65.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.5%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
Female
48.5%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
Foreign born
9.3%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
16.1%
−31.0 ptssince 2009
from 47.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.6%
+3.2 ptssince 2012
from 7.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.7%
−86.6 ptssince 2013
from 91.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
93.0%
+6.8 ptssince 2017
from 86.2% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
86.6%
−3.2 ptssince 2016
from 89.8% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
6.4%
+3.0 ptssince 2016
from 3.4% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Evans, Georgia?

Evans, Georgia has about 36,998 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Evans, Georgia?

The typical household in Evans, Georgia earns about $125,098 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Evans, Georgia expensive?

In Evans, Georgia, the median home is worth about $366,100, and the typical rent is about $1,617 a month.

How educated are people in Evans, Georgia?

About 52.2% of adults age 25 and over in Evans, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Evans, Georgia?

About 6.6% of people in Evans, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Evans, Georgia grown since 1990?

Yes, Evans, Georgia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 23,285 residents, a change of about 170 percent over that period.

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