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Omega

Georgia · 1,318 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 $31,827. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $63,500. At a median age of 30.1, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 48% less than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 30.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
1% 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
1,318
−2%since 2000
from 1,340 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
739 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 752 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
30.1
+2%since 2000
from 29.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
7741K2K2K2K1990201020202024Omega
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$31,827
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,765 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,860
+35%since 2000
from $11,014 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
11.6%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
29.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 28.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing23.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction23.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade18.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Information12.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance9.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical9.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade6.6%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing4.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services2.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$63,500
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$589
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $362 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
64.2%
−3.9 ptssince 2000
from 68.1% in 2000
35.8% rent
Afford Score
2.0
+26%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic32.9%(433)
Black15.2%(200)
Hispanic / Latino49.4%(651)
Asian0.5%(7)
Other1.1%(15)
Diversity Score77.2%(1,018)
Diversity Score
77
+1%since 2000
from 77 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
1.4%
−2.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
64.7%
+16.3 ptssince 2000
from 48.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.1%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 1.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.6 min
+55%since 2000
from 14.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
70.7%
+34.0 ptssince 2009
from 36.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
9.5%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.5%
−6.4 ptssince 2011
from 11.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
63.7%
+4.8 ptssince 2011
from 58.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
9.3%
−15.6 ptssince 2009
from 24.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.8%
−15.9 ptssince 2009
from 64.7% in 2009
Female
51.2%
+15.9 ptssince 2009
from 35.3% in 2009
Foreign born
16.0%
−26.4 ptssince 2009
from 42.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
28.7%
−25.4 ptssince 2013
from 54.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Omega, Georgia?

Omega, Georgia has about 1,318 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Omega, Georgia?

The typical household in Omega, Georgia earns about $31,827 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 $63,500, and the typical rent is about $589 a month.

How educated are people in Omega, Georgia?

About 1.4% 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 29.3% 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 407 residents, a change of about 45 percent over that period.

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

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