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Hawkinsville

Georgia · 4,789 residents (2025 est.) · 5.375 sq mi
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Hawkinsville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $39,603. Population has grown 44% since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $159,100. The poverty rate of 22.3% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 49% less than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 40.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 29%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,731
+44%since 2000
from 3,280 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
880 / sq mi
+44%since 2000
from 610 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
40.3
+10%since 2000
from 36.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:4,789 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
3K4K4K5K6K1990201020202024Hawkinsville
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$39,603
−25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,977 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,647
+30%since 2000
from $16,670 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
25.0%
+14.5 ptssince 2009
from 10.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
22.3%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 20.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.532
+13%since 2010
from 0.471 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information16.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade14.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance12.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical10.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services8.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration6.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade5.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.6%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction2.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services1.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$159,100
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $67,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$794
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $338 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
50.2%
−13.4 ptssince 2000
from 63.7% in 2000
49.8% rent
Vacancy rate
15.3%
−5.4 ptssince 2009
from 20.7% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
19.6%
−13.8 ptssince 2009
from 33.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
54.3%
+11.1 ptssince 2009
from 43.2% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.0
+72%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
57
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic48%(1,575)
Black48.8%(1,599)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(39)
Asian0.7%(24)
Other0%
Diversity Score64.9%(2,128)
2024
White, non-Hispanic45.3%(2,142)
Black46.6%(2,203)
Hispanic / Latino3.5%(165)
Asian1.8%(84)
Other2.9%(137)
Diversity Score72%(3,405)
Diversity Score
72
+11%since 2000
from 65 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.4%
−3.8 ptssince 2000
from 18.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
87.9%
+14.2 ptssince 2000
from 73.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.6%
−2.4 ptssince 2000
from 6.9% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.1 min
+58%since 2000
from 13.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
79.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 80.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.1%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
8.6%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.8%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
7.6%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 11.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.1%
−7.3 ptssince 2011
from 10.4% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
38.4%
+0.6 ptssince 2011
from 37.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.6%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.5% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
40.4%
−25.1 ptssince 2009
from 65.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
34.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 34.1% in 2009
Female
65.6%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 65.9% in 2009
Foreign born
2.9%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.7%
−23.2 ptssince 2009
from 30.8% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
19.2%
+3.1 ptssince 2012
from 16.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
9.8%
−66.1 ptssince 2013
from 75.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
71.4%
+20.0 ptssince 2017
from 51.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
95.2%
−3.7 ptssince 2016
from 98.9% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.4%
+2.3 ptssince 2016
from 1.1% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hawkinsville, Georgia?

Hawkinsville, Georgia has about 4,731 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Hawkinsville, Georgia?

The typical household in Hawkinsville, Georgia earns about $39,603 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hawkinsville, Georgia expensive?

In Hawkinsville, Georgia, the median home is worth about $159,100, and the typical rent is about $794 a month.

How educated are people in Hawkinsville, Georgia?

About 14.4% of adults age 25 and over in Hawkinsville, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hawkinsville, Georgia?

About 22.3% of people in Hawkinsville, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Hawkinsville, Georgia grown since 1990?

Yes, Hawkinsville, Georgia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,204 residents, a change of about 34 percent over that period.

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