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Swainsboro

Georgia · 7,436 residents (2025 est.) · 12.579 sq mi
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Swainsboro has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $49,750. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 13% 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 $109,300. At a median age of 32.5, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 36% less than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 32.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 25%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,571
+9%since 2000
from 6,943 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
602 / sq mi
+9%since 2000
from 552 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
32.5
−6%since 2000
from 34.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:7,436 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
7K7K7K7K8K1990201020202024Swainsboro
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$49,750
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $20,268 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,879
+63%since 2000
from $14,617 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
28.2%
+17.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
29.0%
−3.1 ptssince 2000
from 32.1% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.503
+7%since 2010
from 0.468 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information17.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance13.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical12.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade10.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade3.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction2.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services1.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration1.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$109,300
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $48,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$836
+64%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $279 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
44.8%
−10.3 ptssince 2000
from 55.0% in 2000
55.2% rent
Vacancy rate
17.7%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 12.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
23.6%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 25.6% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
31.0%
−7.1 ptssince 2009
from 38.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.2
−7%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
50
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic47.6%(3,302)
Black49.6%(3,444)
Hispanic / Latino2%(141)
Asian0.3%(24)
Other0%
Diversity Score65.4%(4,539)
2024
White, non-Hispanic33.2%(2,516)
Black54.1%(4,097)
Hispanic / Latino5.3%(401)
Asian2.4%(181)
Other5%(376)
Diversity Score73.9%(5,592)
Diversity Score
74
+13%since 2000
from 65 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.3%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 12.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
85.0%
+20.3 ptssince 2000
from 64.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.7%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 6.8% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.1 min
+83%since 2000
from 14.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
71.2%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 68.2% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
12.4%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 13.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
9.1%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.7%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
15.2%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 13.6% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
13.8%
−0.6 ptssince 2011
from 14.5% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
58.0%
+5.6 ptssince 2011
from 52.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 12.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
26.5%
−29.6 ptssince 2009
from 56.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.7%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 45.5% in 2009
Female
51.3%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 54.5% in 2009
Foreign born
3.5%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.8%
−38.6 ptssince 2009
from 43.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
16.9%
−3.1 ptssince 2012
from 20.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
17.8%
−55.7 ptssince 2013
from 73.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
88.9%
+29.5 ptssince 2017
from 59.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
92.6%
−0.5 ptssince 2016
from 93.1% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
4.0%
−2.6 ptssince 2016
from 6.6% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Swainsboro, Georgia?

Swainsboro, Georgia has about 7,571 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Swainsboro, Georgia?

The typical household in Swainsboro, Georgia earns about $49,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Swainsboro, Georgia expensive?

In Swainsboro, Georgia, the median home is worth about $109,300, and the typical rent is about $836 a month.

How educated are people in Swainsboro, Georgia?

About 13.3% of adults age 25 and over in Swainsboro, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Swainsboro, Georgia?

About 29.0% of people in Swainsboro, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Swainsboro, Georgia grown since 1990?

Yes, Swainsboro, Georgia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 210 residents, a change of about 3 percent over that period.

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