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Statesboro

Georgia · 28,422 residents · 15.011 sq mi
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Statesboro has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $21,238. Population has grown 25% since 2000. Median home value is $112,000. At a median age of 22.0, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 46.6% 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: $52,703
Younger
median age 22.0
US median: 37.2
Average education
25% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
28,422
+25%since 2000
from 22,698 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,893 / sq mi
+25%since 2000
from 1,512 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
22.0
Unchangedsince 2000
from 22.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
14K20K25K30K36K1990201020202024Statesboro
202434K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$21,238
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $19,016 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$12,261
−3%since 2000
from $12,585 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
11.4%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
46.6%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 42.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.529
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information15%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade9%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade6.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services3.5%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance1.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration1.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing0.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.8%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$112,000
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $80,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$585
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $434 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
14.0%
−16.2 ptssince 2000
from 30.3% in 2000
77.2% rent
Vacancy rate
14.6%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 14.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
23.3%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 25.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
58.4%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 60.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
5.3
+24%since 2000
from 4.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic55.4%(12,571)
Black40%(9,071)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(487)
Asian1.3%(296)
Other0%
Diversity Score65.2%(14,796)
2010
White, non-Hispanic53.2%(15,132)
Black39.8%(11,303)
Hispanic / Latino3%(847)
Asian2%(556)
Other2.6%(727)
Diversity Score70.1%(19,927)
Diversity Score
70
+8%since 2000
from 65 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
24.8%
−6.8 ptssince 2000
from 31.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
81.9%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 78.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
10.8%
−3.8 ptssince 2000
from 14.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.2 min
+27%since 2000
from 13.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
75.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 76.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
13.3%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 14.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
6.1%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
8.7%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
17.8%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 16.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
29.6%
−32.2 ptssince 2009
from 61.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.1%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
Female
48.9%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
Foreign born
4.2%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
5.3%
−44.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Statesboro, Georgia?

Statesboro, Georgia has about 28,422 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Statesboro, Georgia?

The typical household in Statesboro, Georgia earns about $21,238 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Statesboro, Georgia expensive?

In Statesboro, Georgia, the median home is worth about $112,000, and the typical rent is about $585 a month.

How educated are people in Statesboro, Georgia?

About 24.8% of adults age 25 and over in Statesboro, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Statesboro, Georgia?

About 46.6% of people in Statesboro, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Statesboro, Georgia grown since 1990?

Yes, Statesboro, Georgia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 12,568 residents, a change of about 79 percent over that period.

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