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Menlo

Georgia · 480 residents · 0.783 sq mi
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Menlo has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $36,406. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $80,000. With a median age of 44.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 5.5% of residents. Households here earn about 41% less than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
24% 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
480
−1%since 2000
from 485 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
613 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 619 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.3
Unchangedsince 2000
from 44.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4134755386006621990201020202024Menlo
2024620
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,406
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,750 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,060
+77%since 2000
from $12,994 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
15.6%
+9.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
5.5%
−12.0 ptssince 2000
from 17.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade29.4%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade6.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Information5.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services5.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$80,000
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $54,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$513
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $284 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
60.8%
−5.1 ptssince 2000
from 65.9% in 2000
39.2% rent
Afford Score
2.2
−4%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.1%(466)
Black3.3%(16)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score9%(44)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.5%(444)
Black2.1%(10)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(12)
Asian0.8%(4)
Other1%(5)
Diversity Score15.6%(75)
Diversity Score
16
+74%since 2000
from 9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
24.0%
+12.8 ptssince 2000
from 11.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.2%
+21.0 ptssince 2000
from 67.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
10.1%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 4.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.7 min
+72%since 2000
from 15.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
91.2%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 92.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
11.8%
−5.5 ptssince 2009
from 17.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.5%
−4.4 ptssince 2011
from 7.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
69.2%
+16.5 ptssince 2011
from 52.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
28.1%
−33.0 ptssince 2009
from 61.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.4%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
Female
56.6%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 53.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
14.3%
−72.1 ptssince 2013
from 86.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Menlo, Georgia?

Menlo, Georgia has about 480 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Menlo, Georgia?

The typical household in Menlo, Georgia earns about $36,406 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Menlo, Georgia expensive?

In Menlo, Georgia, the median home is worth about $80,000, and the typical rent is about $513 a month.

How educated are people in Menlo, Georgia?

About 24.0% of adults age 25 and over in Menlo, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Menlo, Georgia?

About 5.5% of people in Menlo, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Menlo, Georgia grown since 1990?

Yes, Menlo, Georgia has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 39 residents, a change of about -8 percent over that period.

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