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Soperton

Georgia · 2,994 residents (2025 est.) · 4.402 sq mi
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Soperton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $33,146. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $69,900. The poverty rate of 24.9% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 57% less than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 37.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,908
+3%since 2000
from 2,824 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
661 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 642 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
37.6
+10%since 2000
from 34.1 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:2,994 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K3K3K3K1990201020202024Soperton
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$33,146
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $20,471 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,583
+83%since 2000
from $12,367 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
20.2%
+13.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
24.9%
−6.9 ptssince 2000
from 31.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.458
−15%since 2010
from 0.540 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade26%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance5.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Other services4.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration4.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade4.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Information2.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Education & health services1.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing1%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing0.6%
US avg: 0.4%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$69,900
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$735
+44%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $280 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
50.4%
−10.7 ptssince 2000
from 61.1% in 2000
49.6% rent
Vacancy rate
14.1%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 14.6% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
17.3%
−20.2 ptssince 2009
from 37.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
32.3%
−16.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.1
+16%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
16
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic46.6%(1,315)
Black51.5%(1,454)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(26)
Asian0.4%(10)
Other0%
Diversity Score63.9%(1,805)
2024
White, non-Hispanic37.6%(1,093)
Black57.2%(1,664)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(67)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.9%(84)
Diversity Score66.2%(1,926)
Diversity Score
66
+4%since 2000
from 64 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.1%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 7.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
71.5%
+10.2 ptssince 2000
from 61.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
1.5%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 3.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.4 min
+31%since 2000
from 18.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
86.1%
+17.3 ptssince 2009
from 68.8% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.1%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
4.8%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−6.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
10.9%
−5.7 ptssince 2009
from 16.6% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2011
from 9.2% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
45.4%
+6.0 ptssince 2011
from 39.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
27.3%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 24.5% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
25.5%
−38.5 ptssince 2009
from 64.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
57.7%
+7.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
Female
42.3%
−7.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.5%
−50.6 ptssince 2009
from 56.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
25.0%
+8.5 ptssince 2012
from 16.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.2%
−71.2 ptssince 2013
from 78.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
71.0%
+15.0 ptssince 2017
from 56.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.6%
−0.6 ptssince 2016
from 99.2% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.4%
+0.8 ptssince 2016
from 0.6% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Soperton, Georgia?

Soperton, Georgia has about 2,908 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Soperton, Georgia?

The typical household in Soperton, Georgia earns about $33,146 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Soperton, Georgia expensive?

In Soperton, Georgia, the median home is worth about $69,900, and the typical rent is about $735 a month.

How educated are people in Soperton, Georgia?

About 7.1% of adults age 25 and over in Soperton, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Soperton, Georgia?

About 24.9% of people in Soperton, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Soperton, Georgia grown since 1990?

Yes, Soperton, Georgia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 111 residents, a change of about 4 percent over that period.

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

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