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Remerton

Georgia · 1,291 residents (2025 est.) · 0.204 sq mi
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Remerton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $26,824. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 51% since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. At a median age of 24.4, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 41.3% is well above the national figure. It falls in the bottom 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 24.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
1% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,280
+51%since 2000
from 847 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
6,275 / sq mi
+51%since 2000
from 4,152 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
24.4
+4%since 2000
from 23.4 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,291 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
3386831K1K2K1990201020202024Remerton
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$26,824
−34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,411 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,015
+68%since 2000
from $13,728 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
14.3%
+10.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
41.3%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 38.2% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.467
+10%since 2010
from 0.424 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade12.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Information10.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8.6%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction8.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance3.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade2.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services1.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing0.8%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration0.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median gross rent
$932
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $531 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
0.8%
−16.5 ptssince 2000
from 17.3% in 2000
99.2% rent
Vacancy rate
12.8%
+7.0 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
−56.5 ptssince 2009
from 56.5% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
44.6%
−11.8 ptssince 2009
from 56.4% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic74.1%(628)
Black19%(161)
Hispanic / Latino4.1%(35)
Asian0.9%(8)
Other0%
Diversity Score48.9%(414)
2024
White, non-Hispanic17.3%(222)
Black74.1%(949)
Hispanic / Latino5.3%(68)
Asian2.6%(33)
Other0.6%(8)
Diversity Score52.1%(667)
Diversity Score
52
+7%since 2000
from 49 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.0%
−23.3 ptssince 2000
from 37.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.3%
+5.8 ptssince 2000
from 87.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.0%
−5.7 ptssince 2000
from 8.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.5 min
+38%since 2000
from 12.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
89.3%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 87.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.2%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 9.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
5.5%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
21.2%
+18.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.5%
−3.9 ptssince 2011
from 9.4% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
82.1%
+2.4 ptssince 2011
from 79.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.1%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
14.4%
−46.6 ptssince 2009
from 61.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
36.1%
−11.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
Female
63.9%
+11.9 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
Foreign born
2.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.3%
−44.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
6.6%
+4.4 ptssince 2012
from 2.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
23.2%
−44.1 ptssince 2013
from 67.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
70.1%
−6.1 ptssince 2017
from 76.2% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
93.9%
+3.5 ptssince 2016
from 90.4% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.7%
+1.1 ptssince 2016
from 2.6% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Remerton, Georgia?

Remerton, Georgia has about 1,280 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Remerton, Georgia?

The typical household in Remerton, Georgia earns about $26,824 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Remerton, Georgia expensive?

In Remerton, Georgia, the typical rent is about $932 a month.

How educated are people in Remerton, Georgia?

About 14.0% of adults age 25 and over in Remerton, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Remerton, Georgia?

About 41.3% of people in Remerton, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Remerton, Georgia grown since 1990?

Yes, Remerton, Georgia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 827 residents, a change of about 183 percent over that period.

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