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Locust Grove

Georgia · 8,947 residents · 11.909 sq mi
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Locust Grove has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $56,533. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 6,625 residents. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $163,700. At a median age of 32.5, 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 32.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 47%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
8,947
+285%since 2000
from 2,322 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
751 / sq mi
+285%since 2000
from 195 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
32.5
+3%since 2000
from 31.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5503K6K9K11K1990201020202024Locust Grove
202411K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$56,533
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,188 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,704
+47%since 2000
from $16,120 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
34.4%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 32.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
24.9%
+16.1 ptssince 2000
from 8.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information24.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade9%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance7.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade4.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services2.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services1.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing0.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$163,700
+47%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $74,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,122
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $581 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
72.7%
−8.8 ptssince 2000
from 81.5% in 2000
27.3% rent
Afford Score
2.9
+65%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic81%(1,880)
Black14.4%(334)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(48)
Asian0.4%(10)
Other0%
Diversity Score36.7%(851)
2020
White, non-Hispanic34.9%(3,125)
Black51.7%(4,627)
Hispanic / Latino6.8%(610)
Asian1.6%(140)
Other0.9%(82)
Diversity Score71.4%(6,392)
Diversity Score
71
+95%since 2000
from 37 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.3%
+10.4 ptssince 2000
from 8.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.3%
+20.4 ptssince 2000
from 71.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.7%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 1.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.6 min
+17%since 2000
from 26.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
88.8%
+14.4 ptssince 2009
from 74.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.8%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.4%
−6.2 ptssince 2011
from 13.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
66.6%
−1.3 ptssince 2011
from 67.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
26.9%
−28.8 ptssince 2009
from 55.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.6%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 45.6% in 2009
Female
52.4%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 54.4% in 2009
Foreign born
5.5%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
22.5%
−56.3 ptssince 2013
from 78.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Locust Grove, Georgia?

Locust Grove, Georgia has about 8,947 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Locust Grove, Georgia?

The typical household in Locust Grove, Georgia earns about $56,533 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Locust Grove, Georgia expensive?

In Locust Grove, Georgia, the median home is worth about $163,700, and the typical rent is about $1,122 a month.

How educated are people in Locust Grove, Georgia?

About 19.3% of adults age 25 and over in Locust Grove, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Locust Grove, Georgia?

About 24.9% of people in Locust Grove, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Locust Grove, Georgia grown since 1990?

Yes, Locust Grove, Georgia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 7,490 residents, a change of about 514 percent over that period.

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

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