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Hinesville

Georgia · 34,891 residents · 18.302 sq mi
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Hinesville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $48,580. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $130,100. At a median age of 29.3, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 29.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
34,891
+15%since 2000
from 30,392 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,906 / sq mi
+15%since 2000
from 1,661 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
29.3
+13%since 2000
from 25.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
20K24K29K33K37K1990201020202024Hinesville
202436K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,580
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,013 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,231
+62%since 2000
from $14,300 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
27.8%
+10.5 ptssince 2009
from 17.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
16.3%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 14.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information12.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade8%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance6.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services5.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade3%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$130,100
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $76,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,024
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $549 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
45.9%
−3.8 ptssince 2000
from 49.6% in 2000
54.1% rent
Afford Score
2.7
+23%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic38.8%(11,796)
Black45.4%(13,792)
Hispanic / Latino9.1%(2,769)
Asian2.2%(674)
Other0%
Diversity Score74.9%(22,777)
2020
White, non-Hispanic28.1%(9,796)
Black48.4%(16,870)
Hispanic / Latino13.1%(4,568)
Asian2.5%(869)
Other8.2%(2,867)
Diversity Score83.1%(28,977)
Diversity Score
83
+11%since 2000
from 75 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.7%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 17.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.0%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 90.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.9%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 6.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.1 min
+43%since 2000
from 15.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
86.1%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 82.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.0%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
10.6%
+3.0 ptssince 2011
from 7.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
68.4%
−2.0 ptssince 2011
from 70.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
32.3%
−32.3 ptssince 2009
from 64.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
Female
51.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
Foreign born
7.6%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.9%
−76.7 ptssince 2013
from 85.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hinesville, Georgia?

Hinesville, Georgia has about 34,891 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Hinesville, Georgia?

The typical household in Hinesville, Georgia earns about $48,580 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hinesville, Georgia expensive?

In Hinesville, Georgia, the median home is worth about $130,100, and the typical rent is about $1,024 a month.

How educated are people in Hinesville, Georgia?

About 20.7% of adults age 25 and over in Hinesville, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hinesville, Georgia?

About 16.3% of people in Hinesville, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Hinesville, Georgia grown since 1990?

Yes, Hinesville, Georgia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 13,271 residents, a change of about 61 percent over that period.

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

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