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Higgston

Georgia · 305 residents (2025 est.) · 3.145 sq mi
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Higgston has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $42,500. Population has declined 8% since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $96,300. Households here earn about 45% less than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 36.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 133%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
292
−8%since 2000
from 316 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
93 / sq mi
−8%since 2000
from 100 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
36.9
+9%since 2000
from 33.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:305 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2413043684324951990201020202024Higgston
2024292
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,500
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,854 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,838
+95%since 2000
from $13,797 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
25.7%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 28.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
18.5%
−3.4 ptssince 2000
from 21.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.369
Unchangedsince 2010
from 0.370 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade27.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.5%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction5.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Information5.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services3.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance1.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$96,300
+133%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,700 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$916
+50%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $335 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
52.1%
−18.8 ptssince 2000
from 70.9% in 2000
47.9% rent
Vacancy rate
10.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 11.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
20.0%
−7.3 ptssince 2009
from 27.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
59.4%
+28.3 ptssince 2009
from 31.2% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.3
+188%since 2000
from 0.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
36
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic79.1%(250)
Black19%(60)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score40.7%(128)
2024
White, non-Hispanic53.8%(157)
Black42.5%(124)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.4%(7)
Diversity Score66.2%(193)
Diversity Score
66
+63%since 2000
from 41 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.3%
+5.4 ptssince 2000
from 10.9% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
85.2%
+18.8 ptssince 2000
from 66.4% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.2%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 2.2% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.6 min
+44%since 2000
from 12.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
87.4%
−10.3 ptssince 2009
from 97.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.4%
+6.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
2.8%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% 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
18.1%
+12.0 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2011
from 2.9% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
58.4%
−20.1 ptssince 2011
from 78.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.4%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
43.8%
−8.7 ptssince 2009
from 52.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
33.6%
−23.0 ptssince 2009
from 56.6% in 2009
Female
66.4%
+23.0 ptssince 2009
from 43.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.0%
−47.7 ptssince 2009
from 54.8% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
26.0%
+15.3 ptssince 2012
from 10.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
12.0%
−69.5 ptssince 2013
from 81.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
84.7%
+25.9 ptssince 2017
from 58.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.7%
+13.5 ptssince 2016
from 86.2% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.3%
−13.5 ptssince 2016
from 13.8% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Higgston, Georgia?

Higgston, Georgia has about 292 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Higgston, Georgia?

The typical household in Higgston, Georgia earns about $42,500 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Higgston, Georgia expensive?

In Higgston, Georgia, the median home is worth about $96,300, and the typical rent is about $916 a month.

How educated are people in Higgston, Georgia?

About 16.3% of adults age 25 and over in Higgston, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Higgston, Georgia?

About 18.5% of people in Higgston, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Higgston, Georgia grown since 1990?

Yes, Higgston, Georgia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 30 residents, a change of about 11 percent over that period.

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