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Guyton

Georgia · 2,289 residents · 3.417 sq mi
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Guyton has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $64,500. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 1,372 residents. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $154,500. At a median age of 33.8, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 33.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 37%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,289
+150%since 2000
from 917 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
670 / sq mi
+150%since 2000
from 268 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
33.8
+12%since 2000
from 30.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4141K2K2K3K1990201020202024Guyton
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$64,500
+55%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,679 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,849
+100%since 2000
from $12,409 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
43.5%
+28.4 ptssince 2009
from 15.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.1%
−11.6 ptssince 2000
from 18.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade14.6%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance11.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Information11%
US avg: 11.1%
Professional, scientific, technical10.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade8%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services3.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing3.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration1.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.6%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.3%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$154,500
+37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $75,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$969
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $525 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
80.8%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 78.3% in 2000
19.2% rent
Afford Score
2.4
−12%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic59.7%(547)
Black37%(339)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(12)
Asian0.4%(4)
Other0%
Diversity Score61.3%(563)
2020
White, non-Hispanic62.9%(1,440)
Black26.9%(615)
Hispanic / Latino4.1%(93)
Asian0.4%(9)
Other2.1%(47)
Diversity Score61.6%(1,411)
Diversity Score
62
Unchangedsince 2000
from 61 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.5%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 13.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
82.3%
+10.2 ptssince 2000
from 72.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.6%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.3 min
+36%since 2000
from 23.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
88.2%
+13.7 ptssince 2009
from 74.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.5%
−5.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
11.6%
+1.5 ptssince 2011
from 10.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
67.7%
+8.5 ptssince 2011
from 59.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
29.8%
−20.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
40.3%
−8.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
Female
59.7%
+8.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
Foreign born
1.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
12.2%
−76.4 ptssince 2013
from 88.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Guyton, Georgia?

Guyton, Georgia has about 2,289 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Guyton, Georgia?

The typical household in Guyton, Georgia earns about $64,500 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Guyton, Georgia expensive?

In Guyton, Georgia, the median home is worth about $154,500, and the typical rent is about $969 a month.

How educated are people in Guyton, Georgia?

About 16.5% of adults age 25 and over in Guyton, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Guyton, Georgia?

About 7.1% of people in Guyton, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Guyton, Georgia grown since 1990?

Yes, Guyton, Georgia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,664 residents, a change of about 266 percent over that period.

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