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Social Circle

Georgia · 4,974 residents · 14.651 sq mi
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Social Circle has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $65,655. Population has grown 47% since 2000. 16% 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 $143,500.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
16% 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
4,974
+47%since 2000
from 3,379 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
339 / sq mi
+47%since 2000
from 231 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.7
+5%since 2000
from 34.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K4K5K5K1990201020202024Social Circle
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$65,655
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,353 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,088
+35%since 2000
from $18,636 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
38.0%
+10.2 ptssince 2009
from 27.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
11.8%
−2.2 ptssince 2000
from 14.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade18%
US avg: 10%
Information13.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance12.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical11%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade10.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services6.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing5.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration3.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$143,500
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $85,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$940
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $520 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
65.5%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 66.6% in 2000
34.5% rent
Afford Score
2.2
−9%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic55.9%(1,889)
Black41.3%(1,396)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(50)
Asian0.2%(6)
Other0%
Diversity Score63.2%(2,135)
2020
White, non-Hispanic60%(2,986)
Black32.9%(1,635)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(118)
Asian0.6%(31)
Other0.3%(13)
Diversity Score61.6%(3,064)
Diversity Score
62
−3%since 2000
from 63 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.4%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 13.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
74.6%
+9.3 ptssince 2000
from 65.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
9.3%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 5.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.7 min
+52%since 2000
from 18.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
71.4%
−8.3 ptssince 2009
from 79.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.1%
−2.3 ptssince 2011
from 6.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
63.1%
−4.2 ptssince 2011
from 67.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
19.3%
−30.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
Female
48.2%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
Foreign born
2.2%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
18.6%
−62.9 ptssince 2013
from 81.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Social Circle, Georgia?

Social Circle, Georgia has about 4,974 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Social Circle, Georgia?

The typical household in Social Circle, Georgia earns about $65,655 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Social Circle, Georgia expensive?

In Social Circle, Georgia, the median home is worth about $143,500, and the typical rent is about $940 a month.

How educated are people in Social Circle, Georgia?

About 16.4% of adults age 25 and over in Social Circle, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Social Circle, Georgia?

About 11.8% of people in Social Circle, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Social Circle, Georgia grown since 1990?

Yes, Social Circle, Georgia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,170 residents, a change of about 77 percent over that period.

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

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