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Leary

Georgia · 524 residents · 3.208 sq mi
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Leary has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $36,950. Population has fallen 21% since 2000, a loss of 142 residents. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $41,800. With a median age of 47.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 40% less than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 47.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 27%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
524
−21%since 2000
from 666 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
163 / sq mi
−21%since 2000
from 208 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
47.8
+29%since 2000
from 37.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2213504806097381990201020202024Leary
2024264
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,950
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,172 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,740
+51%since 2000
from $14,426 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
21.4%
+19.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
9.6%
−20.3 ptssince 2000
from 29.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade21.3%
US avg: 10%
Information12.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing10.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction10.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade7.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$41,800
−27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$604
+40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $288 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
68.2%
−7.2 ptssince 2000
from 75.4% in 2000
31.8% rent
Afford Score
1.1
−23%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic21.3%(142)
Black75.1%(500)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(19)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score47.6%(317)
2020
White, non-Hispanic21%(110)
Black76.5%(401)
Hispanic / Latino1%(5)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score44.1%(231)
Diversity Score
44
−7%since 2000
from 48 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.3%
+6.2 ptssince 2000
from 8.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
83.4%
+11.4 ptssince 2000
from 72.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.6%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 2.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.1 min
+11%since 2000
from 19.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
87.3%
+9.7 ptssince 2009
from 77.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
11.9%
−12.4 ptssince 2009
from 24.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2011
from 3.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
44.6%
−15.3 ptssince 2011
from 59.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
32.9%
−20.4 ptssince 2009
from 53.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.6%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 53.3% in 2009
Female
51.4%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 46.7% in 2009
Foreign born
2.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
10.7%
−86.3 ptssince 2013
from 97.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Leary, Georgia?

Leary, Georgia has about 524 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Leary, Georgia?

The typical household in Leary, Georgia earns about $36,950 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Leary, Georgia expensive?

In Leary, Georgia, the median home is worth about $41,800, and the typical rent is about $604 a month.

How educated are people in Leary, Georgia?

About 14.3% of adults age 25 and over in Leary, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Leary, Georgia?

About 9.6% of people in Leary, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Leary, Georgia grown since 1990?

Yes, Leary, Georgia has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 171 residents, a change of about -25 percent over that period.

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