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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Soperton

Georgia · 2,824 residents · 4.402 sq mi
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Soperton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $20,471. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $37,300. The poverty rate of 31.7% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 52% less than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 34.1
US median: 35.2
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 12%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

2,824
+1%since 1990
from 2,797 in 1990
1990 – 2025
642 / sq mi
+1%since 1990
from 635 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
34.1
+12%since 1990
from 30.5 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
3K3K3K3K3K1990201020202024Soperton
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$20,471
+8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $14,401 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$12,367
+66%since 1990
from $7,466 in 1990
US average: $21,522
31.7%
−8.0 ptssince 1990
from 39.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$37,300
−12%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $32,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$280
+5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $203 in 1990
US average: $602
61.1%
−1.8 ptssince 1990
from 62.9% in 1990
38.9% rent
1.8
−18%since 1990
from 2.2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic50.5%(1,412)
Black49.2%(1,377)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score63.1%(1,764)
2000
White, non-Hispanic46.6%(1,315)
Black51.5%(1,454)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(26)
Asian0.4%(10)
Diversity Score63.9%(1,805)
64
+1%since 1990
from 63 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

7.8%
+1.5 ptssince 1990
from 6.4% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
61.2%
+9.3 ptssince 1990
from 52.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.0%
+0.1 ptssince 1990
from 2.8% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

18.6 min
−6%since 1990
from 19.8 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Soperton, Georgia?

Soperton, Georgia has about 2,824 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Soperton, Georgia?

The typical household in Soperton, Georgia earns about $20,471 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 $37,300, and the typical rent is about $280 a month.

How educated are people in Soperton, Georgia?

About 7.8% 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 31.7% 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 27 residents, a change of about 1 percent over that period.

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

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