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Glennville

Georgia · 5,023 residents (2025 est.) · 7.049 sq mi
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Glennville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $52,844. Population has grown 42% since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $203,600. Households here earn about 32% less than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 39.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 72%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,179
+42%since 2000
from 3,641 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
735 / sq mi
+42%since 2000
from 517 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
39.7
+5%since 2000
from 37.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:5,023 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
3K4K4K5K5K1990201020202024Glennville
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$52,844
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,309 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,569
+38%since 2000
from $13,427 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
24.9%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 20.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
19.1%
−9.7 ptssince 2000
from 28.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.386
−5%since 2010
from 0.404 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade21.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance12.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical12.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing10.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction10.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Information10.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade4.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.7%
US avg: 2.2%
Other services1%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration1%
US avg: 4.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$203,600
+72%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $64,900 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$548
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $356 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
55.0%
−2.8 ptssince 2000
from 57.8% in 2000
45.0% rent
Vacancy rate
16.3%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 20.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
13.9%
−6.2 ptssince 2009
from 20.1% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
36.7%
+11.1 ptssince 2009
from 25.6% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.9
+44%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
38
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic62.6%(2,281)
Black33.4%(1,215)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(88)
Asian0.7%(26)
Other0%
Diversity Score60.9%(2,216)
2024
White, non-Hispanic48.4%(2,505)
Black40%(2,070)
Hispanic / Latino3.8%(198)
Asian1.6%(84)
Other6.2%(322)
Diversity Score75.1%(3,889)
Diversity Score
75
+23%since 2000
from 61 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.8%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 12.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
82.5%
+12.9 ptssince 2000
from 69.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.4%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.2% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.9 min
+37%since 2000
from 19.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
59.5%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 62.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
29.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 29.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
1.9%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
3.5%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
9.4%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 7.4% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.9%
−5.9 ptssince 2011
from 15.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
41.6%
−4.3 ptssince 2011
from 46.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
2.9%
−12.4 ptssince 2009
from 15.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
12.2%
−58.8 ptssince 2009
from 70.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
64.8%
+11.0 ptssince 2009
from 53.8% in 2009
Female
35.2%
−11.0 ptssince 2009
from 46.2% in 2009
Foreign born
2.5%
−6.0 ptssince 2009
from 8.5% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
10.2%
−44.7 ptssince 2009
from 54.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
26.0%
+5.5 ptssince 2012
from 20.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
14.1%
−67.9 ptssince 2013
from 82.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
87.6%
+31.8 ptssince 2017
from 55.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
95.8%
+3.7 ptssince 2016
from 92.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.4%
−5.2 ptssince 2016
from 6.6% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Glennville, Georgia?

Glennville, Georgia has about 5,179 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Glennville, Georgia?

The typical household in Glennville, Georgia earns about $52,844 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Glennville, Georgia expensive?

In Glennville, Georgia, the median home is worth about $203,600, and the typical rent is about $548 a month.

How educated are people in Glennville, Georgia?

About 11.8% of adults age 25 and over in Glennville, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Glennville, Georgia?

About 19.1% of people in Glennville, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Glennville, Georgia grown since 1990?

Yes, Glennville, Georgia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,503 residents, a change of about 41 percent over that period.

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