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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Varnell

Georgia · 1,491 residents · 3.949 sq mi
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Varnell is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $46,875. The city has more than doubled in size since 1990, adding 1,062 residents. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $87,100.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 32.4
US median: 35.2
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 45%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,491
+248%since 1990
from 429 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Median age
32.4
−7%since 1990
from 34.7 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1809272K2K3K1990201020202024Varnell
20243K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2000
Under 56.4%(95)
US avg: 6.8%
5 to 98.8%(131)
US avg: 7.3%
10 to 149.3%(139)
US avg: 7.3%
15 to 198.7%(129)
US avg: 7.2%
20 to 246.2%(92)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3414.8%(221)
US avg: 14.2%
35 to 4418.1%(270)
US avg: 16%
45 to 5414.4%(214)
US avg: 13.4%
55 to 647%(105)
US avg: 8.6%
65 to 743.9%(58)
US avg: 6.5%
75 to 841.8%(27)
US avg: 4.4%
85 and over0.7%(10)
US avg: 1.5%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$46,875
+73%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $20,625 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,214
+79%since 1990
from $10,185 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
6.8%
−10.5 ptssince 1990
from 17.2% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$87,100
+45%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $45,600 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$480
−10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $405 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
83.7%
+1.7 ptssince 1990
from 82.0% in 1990
16.3% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic100%(429)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
2000
White, non-Hispanic87.9%(1,311)
Black4.6%(69)
Hispanic / Latino5.2%(78)
Asian0.2%(3)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Detailed origin tables are available for 2024; showing 2024 data.

Hispanic origin
Mexican24.9%(727)
Spaniard1.4%(40)
Salvadoran0.6%(18)
Guatemalan0.4%(11)
Cuban0.3%(9)
Asian origin
Vietnamese0.6%(17)
Filipino0.3%(10)
Ancestry
English26.5%(775)
American9.5%(278)
Irish6%(174)
German5.6%(164)
Italian3.3%(97)
French0.7%(21)
Scottish0.7%(19)
Scotch-Irish0.5%(16)
Polish0.4%(12)
British0.1%(4)
Dutch0.1%(4)
Arab0.1%(3)
+ 1 more ancestry group with data
Hungarian0.1%(3)
RANKED:Largest English population · Largest Mexican population · Largest American population · Largest Irish population · Largest German population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.2%
+10.8 ptssince 1990
from 3.4% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
75.7%
+28.9 ptssince 1990
from 46.8% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
5.4%
+5.4 ptssince 1990
from 0.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.5 min
−19%since 1990
from 19.2 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

Marital status
Men 15+
Never married22.5%(111)
Married69.8%(345)
Widowed0.6%(3)
Divorced7.1%(35)
Women 15+
Never married13%(70)
Married67.4%(362)
Widowed10.2%(55)
Divorced9.3%(50)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2000
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Varnell, Georgia?

Varnell, Georgia has about 1,491 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Varnell, Georgia?

The typical household in Varnell, Georgia earns about $46,875 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Varnell, Georgia expensive?

In Varnell, Georgia, the median home is worth about $87,100, and the typical rent is about $480 a month.

How educated are people in Varnell, Georgia?

About 14.2% of adults age 25 and over in Varnell, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Varnell, Georgia?

About 6.8% of people in Varnell, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Varnell, Georgia grown since 1990?

Yes, Varnell, Georgia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,062 residents, a change of about 248 percent over that period.

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

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