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Riceboro

Georgia · 615 residents · 11.119 sq mi
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Riceboro has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $38,243. Population has fallen 16% since 2000, a loss of 121 residents. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $84,100. With a median age of 49.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 38% less than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 49.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
9% 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
615
−16%since 2000
from 736 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
55 / sq mi
−16%since 2000
from 66 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
49.4
+36%since 2000
from 36.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5627218811K1K1990201020202024Riceboro
2024742
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,243
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,406 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,812
+30%since 2000
from $15,235 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
16.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 16.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
26.4%
+7.2 ptssince 2000
from 19.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade13.3%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance11.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical10%
US avg: 4.7%
Information9.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade2.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services1.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$84,100
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $53,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$676
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $367 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
81.9%
−8.7 ptssince 2000
from 90.6% in 2000
18.1% rent
Afford Score
2.2
+30%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic10.2%(75)
Black88%(648)
Hispanic / Latino1%(7)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score25.2%(185)
2020
White, non-Hispanic14%(86)
Black82.8%(509)
Hispanic / Latino1%(6)
Asian0.5%(3)
Other4.6%(28)
Diversity Score41.4%(255)
Diversity Score
41
+65%since 2000
from 25 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.1%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 7.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
70.1%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 67.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 2.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.0 min
−10%since 2000
from 23.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
71.8%
−16.6 ptssince 2009
from 88.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.8%
−11.1 ptssince 2009
from 13.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
10.8%
+1.3 ptssince 2011
from 9.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
53.4%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 53.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
19.0%
−40.8 ptssince 2009
from 59.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.4%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 43.5% in 2009
Female
54.6%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 56.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.8%
−69.4 ptssince 2013
from 79.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Riceboro, Georgia?

Riceboro, Georgia has about 615 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Riceboro, Georgia?

The typical household in Riceboro, Georgia earns about $38,243 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Riceboro, Georgia expensive?

In Riceboro, Georgia, the median home is worth about $84,100, and the typical rent is about $676 a month.

How educated are people in Riceboro, Georgia?

About 9.1% of adults age 25 and over in Riceboro, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Riceboro, Georgia?

About 26.4% of people in Riceboro, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Riceboro, Georgia grown since 1990?

Yes, Riceboro, Georgia has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 152 residents, a change of about -20 percent over that period.

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