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Gough

Georgia · 139 residents · 0.84 sq mi
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With 139 people, Gough is a city in Georgia. At a median age of 77.4, this is an older place than the country as a whole. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, below the 36% national rate. 87.8% of locals live below the federal poverty line. 15% of homes are owner-occupied. Households here earn about 82% less than in Georgia as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 77.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
15% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

139
−1%since 2023
from 140 in 2023
2020 – 2024
165 / sq mi
−1%since 2023
from 166 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
77.4
Unchangedsince 2023
from 77.4 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Land area
0.84 sq mi
Population, 20202024
759311112814620202024Gough
2024139
20202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 50%(0)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 90%(0)
US avg: 6%
10 to 140%(0)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 197.2%(10)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 240%(0)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 340%(0)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 445%(7)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 540.7%(1)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6421.6%(30)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 740%(0)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 8464.7%(90)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over0.7%(1)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

$13,872
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $13,826 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2022 – 2024
$14,535
−1%since 2023
from $14,634 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
87.8%
−1.5 ptssince 2023
from 89.3% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.230
+9%since 2023
from 0.211 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing28%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction28%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade4%
US avg: 9.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

$9,999
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
$823
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $763 in 2023
US average: $1,442
15.0%
+4.1 ptssince 2023
from 10.9% in 2023
85.0% rent
33.1%
+1.5 ptssince 2023
from 31.6% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
1.23 people
+4%since 2023
from 1.18 people in 2023
US average: 2.54
94.1%
−5.9 ptssince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
92.7%
−0.7 ptssince 2023
from 93.4% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
0.7
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic15.7%(22)
Black84.3%(118)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic14.4%(20)
Black85.6%(119)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
31
−7%since 2023
from 33 in 2023
2021 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Ancestry
Section 05

Education

0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
34.9%
+3.0 ptssince 2023
from 31.9% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
18.0%
+3.7 ptssince 2023
from 14.3% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Women 20-64 in the labor force
30.4%
US average: 74.6%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
28.0%
−12.0 ptssince 2023
from 40.0% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

10.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 10.7% in 2023
89.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 89.3% in 2023
5.0%
+0.8 ptssince 2023
from 4.3% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
23.7%
+4.4 ptssince 2023
from 19.3% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
0.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
Computer in household
20.4%
US average: 95.5%
95.7%
US average: 87.7%
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married6.7%(1)
Married46.7%(7)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced46.7%(7)
Women 15+
Never married28.2%(35)
Married12.9%(16)
Widowed53.2%(66)
Divorced5.6%(7)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
Section 09

Health coverage

0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
17.3%
US average: 54.8%
Direct-purchase
22.3%
US average: 13.8%
65.5%
US average: 18.4%
79.1%
US average: 20.9%
VA health care
0.0%
US average: 2.2%
Any private
22.3%
US average: 67.1%
Any public
84.9%
US average: 36.7%

Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.

Section 09 · Service history

Veterans

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How many people live in Gough, Georgia?

Gough, Georgia has about 139 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Gough, Georgia?

The typical household in Gough, Georgia earns about $13,872 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Gough, Georgia expensive?

In Gough, Georgia, the median home is worth about $9,999, and the typical rent is about $823 a month.

How educated are people in Gough, Georgia?

About 0.0% of adults age 25 and over in Gough, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Gough, Georgia?

About 87.8% of people in Gough, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

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

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