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Nahunta

Georgia · 1,013 residents · 2.819 sq mi
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Nahunta has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $18,918. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 6% 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 $58,800. The poverty rate of 45.8% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 69% less than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
6% 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
1,013
+9%since 2000
from 930 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
359 / sq mi
+9%since 2000
from 330 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.3
+8%since 2000
from 36.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
7039181K1K2K1990201020202024Nahunta
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$18,918
−50%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,368 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$11,741
−8%since 2000
from $12,790 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
7.6%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
45.8%
+15.7 ptssince 2000
from 30.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade24%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance21.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical19.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade7.9%
US avg: 10%
Information5.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food2.2%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services1.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services0.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$58,800
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$634
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $322 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
53.2%
−16.2 ptssince 2000
from 69.3% in 2000
46.8% rent
Afford Score
3.1
+131%since 2000
from 1.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic73.7%(685)
Black24.1%(224)
Hispanic / Latino1%(9)
Asian0.3%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score48.4%(451)
2020
White, non-Hispanic72.5%(734)
Black20.5%(208)
Hispanic / Latino3.2%(32)
Asian0.3%(3)
Other6.3%(63)
Diversity Score57.2%(579)
Diversity Score
57
+18%since 2000
from 48 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.5%
−3.1 ptssince 2000
from 9.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
65.0%
−2.3 ptssince 2000
from 67.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.8%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
43.0 min
+72%since 2000
from 25.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.1%
+7.6 ptssince 2009
from 74.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
14.7%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 11.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
16.5%
+10.9 ptssince 2011
from 5.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
42.3%
−6.8 ptssince 2011
from 49.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
28.7%
−28.8 ptssince 2009
from 57.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.0%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
Female
46.0%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
Foreign born
4.4%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
25.9%
−50.6 ptssince 2013
from 76.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Nahunta, Georgia?

Nahunta, Georgia has about 1,013 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Nahunta, Georgia?

The typical household in Nahunta, Georgia earns about $18,918 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Nahunta, Georgia expensive?

In Nahunta, Georgia, the median home is worth about $58,800, and the typical rent is about $634 a month.

How educated are people in Nahunta, Georgia?

About 6.5% of adults age 25 and over in Nahunta, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Nahunta, Georgia?

About 45.8% of people in Nahunta, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Nahunta, Georgia grown since 1990?

Yes, Nahunta, Georgia has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 36 residents, a change of about -3 percent over that period.

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

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