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Omega

Georgia · 1,221 residents · 1.783 sq mi
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Omega has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $30,507. Population has declined 9% since 2000. 2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $47,900. At a median age of 28.2, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 38% less than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 28.2
US median: 37.2
Less educated
2% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 11%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,221
−9%since 2000
from 1,340 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
685 / sq mi
−9%since 2000
from 752 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
28.2
−5%since 2000
from 29.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
7741K2K2K2K1990201020202024Omega
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$30,507
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,765 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$10,689
−3%since 2000
from $11,014 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
3.3%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
25.5%
−3.4 ptssince 2000
from 28.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.361
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing51.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction51.2%
US avg: 1.4%
Retail trade17.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade7.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Information6.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services2%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 2.4%
Finance & insurance0.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$47,900
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$499
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $362 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
33.8%
−34.3 ptssince 2000
from 68.1% in 2000
34.9% rent
Vacancy rate
7.8%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
20.1%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 22.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
45.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 45.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.6
−1%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic48.1%(645)
Black15.7%(210)
Hispanic / Latino35%(469)
Asian0.2%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score76.7%(1,028)
2010
White, non-Hispanic40%(489)
Black14.1%(172)
Hispanic / Latino43.5%(531)
Asian0.7%(9)
Other8.8%(108)
Diversity Score84%(1,025)
Diversity Score
84
+9%since 2000
from 77 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
2.4%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
53.4%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 48.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.7%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 1.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.2 min
+32%since 2000
from 14.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
57.0%
+20.3 ptssince 2009
from 36.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.9%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 14.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
30.9%
−18.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
10.0%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 7.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
5.7%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
8.1%
−16.8 ptssince 2009
from 24.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
58.5%
−6.1 ptssince 2009
from 64.7% in 2009
Female
41.5%
+6.1 ptssince 2009
from 35.3% in 2009
Foreign born
35.9%
−6.5 ptssince 2009
from 42.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
3.6%
−63.0 ptssince 2009
from 66.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Omega, Georgia?

Omega, Georgia has about 1,221 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Omega, Georgia?

The typical household in Omega, Georgia earns about $30,507 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Omega, Georgia expensive?

In Omega, Georgia, the median home is worth about $47,900, and the typical rent is about $499 a month.

How educated are people in Omega, Georgia?

About 2.4% of adults age 25 and over in Omega, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Omega, Georgia?

About 25.5% of people in Omega, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Omega, Georgia grown since 1990?

Yes, Omega, Georgia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 310 residents, a change of about 34 percent over that period.

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