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Soperton

Georgia · 3,115 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 $24,717. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $65,100. At a median age of 33.1, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 50% less than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 33.1
US median: 37.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 38%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,115
+10%since 2000
from 2,824 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
708 / sq mi
+10%since 2000
from 642 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
33.1
−3%since 2000
from 34.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K3K3K3K1990201020202024Soperton
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$24,717
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $20,471 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,639
+18%since 2000
from $12,367 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
18.8%
+11.8 ptssince 2009
from 7.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
36.4%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 31.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.540
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information7.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance7.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade6.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Professional, scientific, technical6.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing5.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Retail trade4.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services2.5%
US avg: 7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.4%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.3%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$65,100
+38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$432
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $280 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
27.6%
−33.5 ptssince 2000
from 61.1% in 2000
42.6% rent
Vacancy rate
19.0%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 14.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
24.8%
−12.6 ptssince 2009
from 37.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
39.1%
−9.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.6
+45%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic40.6%(1,266)
Black57.3%(1,784)
Hispanic / Latino1%(31)
Asian0.1%(4)
Other2.1%(64)
Diversity Score64.6%(2,013)
Diversity Score
65
+1%since 2000
from 64 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.6%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 7.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
71.9%
+10.7 ptssince 2000
from 61.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.6 min
+5%since 2000
from 18.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
82.0%
+13.2 ptssince 2009
from 68.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
4.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.7%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
4.9%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
1.4%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
9.6%
−7.0 ptssince 2009
from 16.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
33.1%
+8.6 ptssince 2009
from 24.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
36.8%
−27.3 ptssince 2009
from 64.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.6%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
Female
46.4%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
Foreign born
1.5%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.0%
−48.0 ptssince 2009
from 56.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Soperton, Georgia?

Soperton, Georgia has about 3,115 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Soperton, Georgia?

The typical household in Soperton, Georgia earns about $24,717 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 $65,100, and the typical rent is about $432 a month.

How educated are people in Soperton, Georgia?

About 11.6% 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 36.4% 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 318 residents, a change of about 11 percent over that period.

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

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