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Raoul

Georgia · 2,803 residents · 2.004 sq mi
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Raoul has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $48,369. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 54% since 2000. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $56,800. The poverty rate of 21.6% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 41%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,803
+54%since 2000
from 1,816 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,399 / sq mi
+54%since 2000
from 906 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
35.6
+46%since 2000
from 24.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Raoul
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,369
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,192 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$7,124
+4%since 2000
from $6,871 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
12.1%
+8.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
21.6%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 18.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade33.6%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade21.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing11.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance4.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Information3.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services3%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$56,800
−41%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $64,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$739
+67%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $294 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
77.2%
−1.6 ptssince 2000
from 78.8% in 2000
22.8% rent
Afford Score
1.2
−35%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic49.2%(894)
Black45.4%(825)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(60)
Asian0.4%(7)
Other0%
Diversity Score66.9%(1,214)
2020
White, non-Hispanic59%(1,655)
Black24.8%(696)
Hispanic / Latino14.3%(400)
Asian0.3%(8)
Other0.8%(22)
Diversity Score70.3%(1,970)
Diversity Score
70
+5%since 2000
from 67 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
5.0%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 6.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
71.1%
+15.0 ptssince 2000
from 56.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.6%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 1.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.8 min
+178%since 2000
from 11.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
86.8%
−10.9 ptssince 2009
from 97.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−4.2 ptssince 2011
from 4.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
25.6%
+15.6 ptssince 2011
from 10.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
11.4%
−57.9 ptssince 2009
from 69.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
24.9%
+11.8 ptssince 2009
from 13.1% in 2009
Female
75.1%
−11.8 ptssince 2009
from 86.9% in 2009
Foreign born
11.2%
+7.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
29.2%
−56.1 ptssince 2013
from 85.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Raoul, Georgia?

Raoul, Georgia has about 2,803 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Raoul, Georgia?

The typical household in Raoul, Georgia earns about $48,369 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Raoul, Georgia expensive?

In Raoul, Georgia, the median home is worth about $56,800, and the typical rent is about $739 a month.

How educated are people in Raoul, Georgia?

About 5.0% of adults age 25 and over in Raoul, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Raoul, Georgia?

About 21.6% of people in Raoul, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Raoul, Georgia grown since 1990?

Yes, Raoul, Georgia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,129 residents, a change of about 67 percent over that period.

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

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