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Uvalda

Georgia · 439 residents · 1.893 sq mi
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Uvalda has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $48,542. Population has fallen 17% since 2000, a loss of 91 residents. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $82,900.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 58%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
439
−17%since 2000
from 530 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
232 / sq mi
−17%since 2000
from 280 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.1
+22%since 2000
from 35.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3604254905556201990201020202024Uvalda
2024540
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,542
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,513 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$44,215
+191%since 2000
from $15,217 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
34.5%
+26.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
16.5%
−2.8 ptssince 2000
from 19.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade23.9%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing14.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction14.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance9.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade7.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical7.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Information6.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Education & health services2.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$82,900
+58%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$510
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $300 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
69.0%
−11.1 ptssince 2000
from 80.1% in 2000
31.0% rent
Afford Score
1.7
+54%since 2000
from 1.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic59.1%(313)
Black38.5%(204)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(8)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score61.7%(327)
2020
White, non-Hispanic57.6%(253)
Black31.2%(137)
Hispanic / Latino7.5%(33)
Asian0%(0)
Other1%(4)
Diversity Score67.6%(297)
Diversity Score
68
+10%since 2000
from 62 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.9%
+6.4 ptssince 2000
from 9.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
83.8%
+15.5 ptssince 2000
from 68.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.6%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 5.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.0 min
+72%since 2000
from 19.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
85.8%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 89.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.4%
−5.8 ptssince 2009
from 9.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.2%
−4.3 ptssince 2011
from 10.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
58.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2011
from 58.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
26.4%
−38.8 ptssince 2009
from 65.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.8%
+8.4 ptssince 2009
from 37.3% in 2009
Female
54.2%
−8.4 ptssince 2009
from 62.7% in 2009
Foreign born
3.6%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
10.4%
−69.2 ptssince 2013
from 79.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Uvalda, Georgia?

Uvalda, Georgia has about 439 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Uvalda, Georgia?

The typical household in Uvalda, Georgia earns about $48,542 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Uvalda, Georgia expensive?

In Uvalda, Georgia, the median home is worth about $82,900, and the typical rent is about $510 a month.

How educated are people in Uvalda, Georgia?

About 15.9% of adults age 25 and over in Uvalda, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Uvalda, Georgia?

About 16.5% of people in Uvalda, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Uvalda, Georgia grown since 1990?

Yes, Uvalda, Georgia has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 139 residents, a change of about -24 percent over that period.

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

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