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Higgston

Georgia · 323 residents · 3.145 sq mi
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Higgston has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $29,167. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $105,600. Households here earn about 41% less than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 33.6
US median: 37.2
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 267%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
323
+2%since 2000
from 316 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
103 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 100 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
33.6
Unchangedsince 2000
from 33.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2413043684324951990201020202024Higgston
2024292
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$29,167
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,854 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,691
+57%since 2000
from $13,797 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
24.7%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 28.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
10.5%
−11.4 ptssince 2000
from 21.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.370
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade25.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade12.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Information11.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Transportation & warehousing10%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance4.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services3.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services1.9%
US avg: 7%
Public administration1.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.2%
US avg: 1.4%
Professional, scientific, technical0.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$105,600
+267%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$485
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $335 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
25.6%
−45.3 ptssince 2000
from 70.9% in 2000
46.5% rent
Vacancy rate
11.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
12.2%
−15.1 ptssince 2009
from 27.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
51.7%
+20.6 ptssince 2009
from 31.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.6
+360%since 2000
from 0.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic74.6%(241)
Black20.7%(67)
Hispanic / Latino4.6%(15)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score49.8%(161)
Diversity Score
50
+22%since 2000
from 41 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.2%
−1.7 ptssince 2000
from 10.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
81.9%
+15.5 ptssince 2000
from 66.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.8%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 2.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.8 min
+103%since 2000
from 12.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
99.2%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 97.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
0.8%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
1.0%
−5.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.5%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 10.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
35.0%
−17.5 ptssince 2009
from 52.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
62.0%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 56.6% in 2009
Female
38.0%
−5.4 ptssince 2009
from 43.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
20.7%
−34.1 ptssince 2009
from 54.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Higgston, Georgia?

Higgston, Georgia has about 323 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Higgston, Georgia?

The typical household in Higgston, Georgia earns about $29,167 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 $105,600, and the typical rent is about $485 a month.

How educated are people in Higgston, Georgia?

About 9.2% 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 10.5% 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 61 residents, a change of about 23 percent over that period.

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

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