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Fitzgerald

Georgia · 9,053 residents · 8.989 sq mi
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Fitzgerald has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $21,878. 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 has risen by half since 2000, reaching $75,000. The poverty rate of 37.9% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 56% less than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 34.7
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

9,053
+3%since 2000
from 8,758 in 2000
1990 – 2025
1,007 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 974 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
34.7
−1%since 2000
from 34.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 19902024
9K9K9K9K9K1990201020202024Fitzgerald
20249K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$21,878
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $20,805 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
$12,970
+2%since 2000
from $12,775 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
12.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 12.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
37.9%
+6.3 ptssince 2000
from 31.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
0.482
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade21.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Information9.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance4.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction2%
US avg: 1.4%
Wholesale trade1.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Education & health services1.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services0.5%
US avg: 7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$75,000
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $48,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
$571
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $360 in 2000
US average: $853
31.0%
−24.9 ptssince 2000
from 55.9% in 2000
50.5% rent
21.2%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 20.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
34.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 34.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
46.6%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 44.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
3.4
+47%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic45.7%(3,999)
Black48.9%(4,286)
Hispanic / Latino4.4%(388)
Asian0.3%(27)
Other0%
Diversity Score68%(5,956)
2010
White, non-Hispanic42.1%(3,807)
Black51.2%(4,638)
Hispanic / Latino4.3%(388)
Asian0.9%(79)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score68.1%(6,164)
68
Unchangedsince 2000
from 68 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

12.4%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 9.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
69.9%
+7.9 ptssince 2000
from 62.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
5.4%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 4.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

17.2 min
+38%since 2000
from 12.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
73.5%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 77.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
18.1%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 16.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
1.8%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
3.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
0.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
20.7%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 17.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

28.4%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 26.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
28.7%
−36.4 ptssince 2009
from 65.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

44.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 44.4% in 2009
55.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 55.6% in 2009
4.3%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
9.2%
−33.8 ptssince 2009
from 43.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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How many people live in Fitzgerald, Georgia?

Fitzgerald, Georgia has about 9,053 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Fitzgerald, Georgia?

The typical household in Fitzgerald, Georgia earns about $21,878 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Fitzgerald, Georgia expensive?

In Fitzgerald, Georgia, the median home is worth about $75,000, and the typical rent is about $571 a month.

How educated are people in Fitzgerald, Georgia?

About 12.4% of adults age 25 and over in Fitzgerald, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Fitzgerald, Georgia?

About 37.9% of people in Fitzgerald, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Fitzgerald, Georgia grown since 1990?

Yes, Fitzgerald, Georgia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 441 residents, a change of about 5 percent over that period.

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

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