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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Swainsboro

Georgia · 6,943 residents · 12.579 sq mi
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Swainsboro has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $20,268. Population has declined 6% since 1990. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $48,000. The poverty rate of 32.1% 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 34.7
US median: 35.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

6,943
−6%since 1990
from 7,361 in 1990
1990 – 2025
552 / sq mi
−6%since 1990
from 585 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
34.7
+5%since 1990
from 32.9 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
7K7K7K7K8K1990201020202024Swainsboro
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$20,268
−2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $15,742 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$14,617
+71%since 1990
from $8,563 in 1990
US average: $21,522
32.1%
+1.4 ptssince 1990
from 30.7% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$48,000
+5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $34,800 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$279
−11%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $238 in 1990
US average: $602
55.0%
+0.4 ptssince 1990
from 54.6% in 1990
45.0% rent
2.4
+7%since 1990
from 2.2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic56.4%(4,153)
Black42.6%(3,134)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(40)
Asian0.9%(67)
Diversity Score63.2%(4,653)
2000
White, non-Hispanic47.6%(3,302)
Black49.6%(3,444)
Hispanic / Latino2%(141)
Asian0.3%(24)
Diversity Score65.4%(4,539)
65
+3%since 1990
from 63 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

12.5%
+1.9 ptssince 1990
from 10.5% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
64.7%
+10.7 ptssince 1990
from 54.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
6.8%
+2.9 ptssince 1990
from 3.9% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

14.3 min
+17%since 1990
from 12.2 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 Swainsboro, Georgia?

Swainsboro, Georgia has about 6,943 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Swainsboro, Georgia?

The typical household in Swainsboro, Georgia earns about $20,268 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 $48,000, and the typical rent is about $279 a month.

How educated are people in Swainsboro, Georgia?

About 12.5% 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 32.1% of people in Swainsboro, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Swainsboro, Georgia grown since 1990?

Yes, Swainsboro, Georgia has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 418 residents, a change of about -6 percent over that period.

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

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