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Remerton

Georgia · 1,334 residents · 0.204 sq mi
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Remerton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $22,000. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 57% since 2000. At a median age of 24.6, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 56.9% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 64% less than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 24.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
25% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Renter-heavy
2% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,334
+57%since 2000
from 847 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Median age
24.6
+5%since 2000
from 23.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3386831K1K2K1990201020202024Remerton
20241K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2020
Under 58.5%(114)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 97%(94)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 146.2%(83)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 197%(93)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 2422.9%(305)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3423.2%(310)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 449.6%(128)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 546.8%(91)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 645.4%(72)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 742.2%(29)
US avg: 10%
75 to 841%(13)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over0.1%(2)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$22,000
−35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,411 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$13,958
+2%since 2000
from $13,728 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
8.2%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
56.9%
+18.8 ptssince 2000
from 38.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information16.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services6.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade5.3%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing3.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance2.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration2.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade1.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median gross rent
$768
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $531 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
2.4%
−14.9 ptssince 2000
from 17.3% in 2000
97.6% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic74.1%(628)
Black19%(161)
Hispanic / Latino4.1%(35)
Asian0.9%(8)
Other0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic30%(400)
Black59.1%(789)
Hispanic / Latino4.7%(63)
Asian1.3%(17)
Other2.8%(37)

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Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Panamanian0.9%(11)
Mexican0.3%(4)
Asian origin
Chinese0.8%(9)
Ancestry
German4.3%(51)
English3.3%(39)
Irish3.2%(38)
American1.5%(18)
Canadian1.1%(13)
Italian1%(12)
Polish1%(12)
Scotch-Irish0.8%(10)
Jamaican0.8%(9)
French0.3%(4)
Austrian0.3%(3)
+ 1 more ancestry group with data
Dutch0.3%(3)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest English population · Largest Irish population · Largest American population · Largest Canadian population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
24.6%
−12.7 ptssince 2000
from 37.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.9%
+9.4 ptssince 2000
from 87.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.1%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 8.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.2 min
+27%since 2000
from 12.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
77.7%
−9.6 ptssince 2009
from 87.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
20.3%
+17.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.5%
−6.8 ptssince 2011
from 9.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
79.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2011
from 79.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
28.7%
−32.3 ptssince 2009
from 61.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
38.7%
−9.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
Female
61.3%
+9.4 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
Foreign born
1.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
21.0%
−46.3 ptssince 2013
from 67.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married64.3%(222)
Married24.9%(86)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced10.7%(37)
Women 15+
Never married72.4%(449)
Married20.5%(127)
Widowed1.3%(8)
Divorced5.8%(36)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Remerton, Georgia?

Remerton, Georgia has about 1,334 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Remerton, Georgia?

The typical household in Remerton, Georgia earns about $22,000 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 $768 a month.

How educated are people in Remerton, Georgia?

About 24.6% 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 56.9% 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 881 residents, a change of about 194 percent over that period.

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

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