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Siloam

Georgia · 194 residents · 1.214 sq mi
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Siloam has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $17,875. Population has fallen 41% since 2000, a loss of 137 residents. 2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $39,800. The poverty rate of 50.4% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 71% less than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
2% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 41%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
194
−41%since 2000
from 331 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Median age
40.5
+8%since 2000
from 37.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1552733915096271990201020202024Siloam
2024344
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2020
Under 55.2%(10)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 97.7%(15)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 148.8%(17)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 196.2%(12)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 244.6%(9)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3410.3%(20)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 449.8%(19)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 549.3%(18)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 6420.1%(39)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 7412.4%(24)
US avg: 10%
75 to 843.1%(6)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over2.6%(5)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$17,875
−49%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,125 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,875
+30%since 2000
from $14,469 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
12.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 12.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
50.4%
+19.3 ptssince 2000
from 31.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade23.9%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade14.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing12.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Information7.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction4.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance3.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$39,800
−41%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$488
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $400 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
70.7%
−12.0 ptssince 2000
from 82.6% in 2000
29.3% rent
Afford Score
2.2
+32%since 2009
from 1.7 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic23.9%(79)
Black73.1%(242)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(8)
Asian0.6%(2)
Other0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic34%(66)
Black56.7%(110)
Hispanic / Latino8.8%(17)
Asian0.5%(1)
Other0%(0)

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Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican23%(109)
Asian origin
Indonesian0.2%(1)
Ancestry
American4.2%(20)
English2.3%(11)
Scottish1.1%(5)
British0.8%(4)
German0.8%(4)
Irish0.8%(4)
Welsh0.4%(2)
Polish0.2%(1)
RANKED:Largest Mexican population · Largest American population · Largest English population · Largest Subsaharan African population · Largest Scottish population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
2.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 2.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
72.7%
+18.6 ptssince 2000
from 54.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.4%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 2.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.2 min
+98%since 2000
from 14.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
90.3%
+14.0 ptssince 2009
from 76.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
10.0%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 12.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.5%
−5.9 ptssince 2011
from 11.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
53.4%
−4.2 ptssince 2011
from 57.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
3.9%
−57.8 ptssince 2009
from 61.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.1%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 42.9% in 2009
Female
54.9%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 57.1% in 2009
Foreign born
4.4%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
33.8%
−36.7 ptssince 2013
from 70.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married27.6%(29)
Married56.2%(59)
Widowed1.9%(2)
Divorced14.3%(15)
Women 15+
Never married31.4%(32)
Married34.3%(35)
Widowed15.7%(16)
Divorced18.6%(19)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Siloam, Georgia?

Siloam, Georgia has about 194 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Siloam, Georgia?

The typical household in Siloam, Georgia earns about $17,875 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Siloam, Georgia expensive?

In Siloam, Georgia, the median home is worth about $39,800, and the typical rent is about $488 a month.

How educated are people in Siloam, Georgia?

About 2.4% of adults age 25 and over in Siloam, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Siloam, Georgia?

About 50.4% of people in Siloam, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Siloam, Georgia grown since 1990?

Yes, Siloam, Georgia has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 86 residents, a change of about -31 percent over that period.

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

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