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Shady Dale

Georgia · 252 residents · 1.269 sq mi
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Shady Dale has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $59,609. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $73,200. Poverty is rare here, at 4.7% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 27%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

252
+4%since 2000
from 242 in 2000
1990 – 2025
199 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 191 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
36.5
+3%since 2000
from 35.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 19902024
1302704115516911990201020202024Shady Dale
2024345
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$59,609
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,469 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
$17,060
+58%since 2000
from $10,791 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
40.0%
+29.4 ptssince 2009
from 10.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
4.7%
−9.9 ptssince 2000
from 14.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade25%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade21.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Information8.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction6.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance1.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$73,200
−27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $66,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
$911
+59%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $382 in 2000
US average: $1,124
69.5%
−8.9 ptssince 2000
from 78.4% in 2000
30.5% rent
1.2
−34%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic65.3%(158)
Black28.1%(68)
Hispanic / Latino6.6%(16)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score61.3%(148)
2020
White, non-Hispanic57.1%(144)
Black8.3%(21)
Hispanic / Latino32.1%(81)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score67.7%(171)
68
+10%since 2000
from 61 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

6.0%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 3.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
45.8%
−15.5 ptssince 2000
from 61.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
1.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 1.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

21.2 min
−17%since 2000
from 25.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
64.4%
+13.0 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

1.1%
−7.5 ptssince 2011
from 8.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
60.7%
−15.1 ptssince 2011
from 75.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
14.4%
−28.4 ptssince 2009
from 42.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

51.0%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 53.7% in 2009
49.0%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 46.3% in 2009
23.0%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 20.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
29.7%
−45.3 ptssince 2013
from 75.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Shady Dale, Georgia?

Shady Dale, Georgia has about 252 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Shady Dale, Georgia?

The typical household in Shady Dale, Georgia earns about $59,609 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Shady Dale, Georgia expensive?

In Shady Dale, Georgia, the median home is worth about $73,200, and the typical rent is about $911 a month.

How educated are people in Shady Dale, Georgia?

About 6.0% of adults age 25 and over in Shady Dale, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Shady Dale, Georgia?

About 4.7% of people in Shady Dale, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Shady Dale, Georgia grown since 1990?

Yes, Shady Dale, Georgia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 75 residents, a change of about 42 percent over that period.

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

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