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Sale City

Georgia · 354 residents · 1.834 sq mi
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Sale City has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $41,250. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $72,800. The poverty rate of 25.7% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 33% less than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
5% 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
354
+11%since 2000
from 319 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
193 / sq mi
+11%since 2000
from 174 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.7
+10%since 2000
from 36.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2973554134715291990201020202024Sale City
2024318
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,250
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,542 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,734
−1%since 2000
from $16,971 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
14.9%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
25.7%
+15.0 ptssince 2000
from 10.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing18.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction18.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade11.3%
US avg: 10%
Information10.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade6%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance1.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services1.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.2%
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
$72,800
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$675
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $404 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
74.8%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 70.4% in 2000
25.2% rent
Afford Score
1.8
+48%since 2000
from 1.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic89%(284)
Black10%(32)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score24.7%(79)
2020
White, non-Hispanic66.4%(235)
Black22%(78)
Hispanic / Latino9.6%(34)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.7%(3)
Diversity Score61.1%(216)
Diversity Score
61
+148%since 2000
from 25 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
4.5%
−6.7 ptssince 2000
from 11.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
82.6%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 79.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.8%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 1.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.1 min
+6%since 2000
from 22.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.6%
+6.6 ptssince 2009
from 74.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
10.1%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.0%
−7.2 ptssince 2011
from 11.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
56.3%
+7.3 ptssince 2011
from 49.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
25.6%
−30.0 ptssince 2009
from 55.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.5%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 46.1% in 2009
Female
56.5%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 53.9% in 2009
Foreign born
1.7%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
15.8%
−71.1 ptssince 2013
from 86.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sale City, Georgia?

Sale City, Georgia has about 354 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Sale City, Georgia?

The typical household in Sale City, Georgia earns about $41,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Sale City, Georgia expensive?

In Sale City, Georgia, the median home is worth about $72,800, and the typical rent is about $675 a month.

How educated are people in Sale City, Georgia?

About 4.5% of adults age 25 and over in Sale City, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Sale City, Georgia?

About 25.7% of people in Sale City, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Sale City, Georgia grown since 1990?

Yes, Sale City, Georgia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 38 residents, a change of about 12 percent over that period.

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