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McRae-Helena

Georgia · 6,253 residents · 6.436 sq mi
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McRae-Helena has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $27,912. Population has fallen 26% since 2019, a loss of 2,156 residents. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $82,900. The poverty rate of 38.6% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 54% less than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
7% 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
6,253
−26%since 2019
from 8,409 in 2019
2015 – 2025
Median age
38.4
+1%since 2019
from 38.1 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2015 – 2024
6K7K7K8K9K201520202024McRae-Helena
20246K
201520202024
Age distribution, 2020
Under 54.5%(279)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 93.6%(222)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 144.1%(255)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 194.5%(283)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 246.3%(391)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3420.4%(1,274)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 4419.1%(1,195)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 5414.4%(901)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 6410.8%(678)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 747.3%(459)
US avg: 10%
75 to 843.4%(215)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over1.6%(101)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$27,912
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $28,155 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2015 – 2024
Per capita income
$12,297
+9%since 2019
from $11,322 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
19.5%
+3.9 ptssince 2019
from 15.6% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
38.6%
−5.5 ptssince 2019
from 44.1% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing15.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction15.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade10%
US avg: 10%
Information7%
US avg: 11.1%
Arts, entertainment, food5.1%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing3.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Wholesale trade1.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance0.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$82,900
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $65,900 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2015 – 2024
Median gross rent
$527
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $596 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
55.1%
+1.6 ptssince 2019
from 53.4% in 2019
44.9% rent
Afford Score
3.0
+27%since 2019
from 2.3 in 2019
2015 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic32.4%(2,727)
Black46%(3,869)
Hispanic / Latino21%(1,769)
Asian0%(4)
Other0.5%(40)
2020
White, non-Hispanic30.3%(1,894)
Black40.2%(2,513)
Hispanic / Latino27.7%(1,729)
Asian0.3%(21)
Other0.4%(25)

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Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican14.4%(1,204)
Dominican1.2%(97)
Colombian1%(81)
Cuban0.6%(47)
Ecuadorian0.5%(42)
Honduran0.5%(41)
Guatemalan0.5%(40)
Puerto Rican0.3%(22)
Argentine0.2%(18)
Venezuelan0.2%(14)
+ 3 more hispanic origin groups with data
Spaniard0.1%(8)
Panamanian0.1%(7)
Salvadoran0.1%(5)
Asian origin
Korean0.1%(6)
Ancestry
American7.5%(623)
Scotch-Irish5.1%(422)
Irish2.2%(185)
English1.4%(113)
Scottish1.2%(96)
German0.7%(60)
West Indian0.6%(49)
Canadian0.4%(32)
French0.3%(27)
Jamaican0.3%(25)
Italian0.3%(24)
Polish0.2%(19)
+ 5 more ancestry groups with data
Romanian0.1%(8)
Nigerian0.1%(8)
Haitian0.1%(8)
Swedish0%(4)
RANKED:Largest Mexican population · Largest American population · Largest Scotch-Irish population · Largest Irish population · Largest South American population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2019
from 6.3% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
69.8%
+4.8 ptssince 2019
from 65.0% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2019
from 3.5% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.7 min
+25%since 2019
from 21.4 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
93.5%
+3.9 ptssince 2019
from 89.6% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
11.3%
+6.9 ptssince 2019
from 4.4% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2019
from 1.2% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
26.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2019
from 27.2% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
25.4%
+6.7 ptssince 2019
from 18.7% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
65.5%
+0.4 ptssince 2019
from 65.1% in 2019
Female
34.5%
−0.4 ptssince 2019
from 34.9% in 2019
Foreign born
19.5%
−3.5 ptssince 2019
from 23.0% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.8%
−0.5 ptssince 2019
from 10.3% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married56.7%(1,846)
Married26.3%(855)
Widowed5.7%(187)
Divorced11.2%(366)
Women 15+
Never married36.2%(695)
Married32.6%(625)
Widowed20.2%(387)
Divorced11%(212)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in McRae-Helena, Georgia?

McRae-Helena, Georgia has about 6,253 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in McRae-Helena, Georgia?

The typical household in McRae-Helena, Georgia earns about $27,912 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is McRae-Helena, Georgia expensive?

In McRae-Helena, Georgia, the median home is worth about $82,900, and the typical rent is about $527 a month.

How educated are people in McRae-Helena, Georgia?

About 6.6% of adults age 25 and over in McRae-Helena, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in McRae-Helena, Georgia?

About 38.6% of people in McRae-Helena, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

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

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