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Varnell

Georgia · 1,744 residents · 3.949 sq mi
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Varnell has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $39,931. Population has grown 17% since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $110,000.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 34.4
US median: 37.2
Less educated
12% 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
1,744
+17%since 2000
from 1,491 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
442 / sq mi
+17%since 2000
from 378 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
34.4
+6%since 2000
from 32.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1809272K2K3K1990201020202024Varnell
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$39,931
−33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,875 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,163
−6%since 2000
from $18,214 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
24.9%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 27.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
8.0%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 6.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.394
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade46.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Information7.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance3.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade3.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Professional, scientific, technical3.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services1.3%
US avg: 7%
Public administration1.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$110,000
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $87,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$717
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $480 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
66.6%
−17.2 ptssince 2000
from 83.7% in 2000
16.1% rent
Vacancy rate
6.1%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
26.6%
+6.0 ptssince 2009
from 20.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
45.8%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.8
+48%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic87.9%(1,311)
Black4.6%(69)
Hispanic / Latino5.2%(78)
Asian0.2%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score23.7%(354)
2010
White, non-Hispanic74.8%(1,304)
Black4%(70)
Hispanic / Latino17.3%(301)
Asian2.8%(48)
Other1%(17)
Diversity Score50.8%(886)
Diversity Score
51
+114%since 2000
from 24 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.3%
−1.9 ptssince 2000
from 14.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
67.9%
−7.7 ptssince 2000
from 75.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.1%
−3.4 ptssince 2000
from 5.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.6 min
+58%since 2000
from 15.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
81.3%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 81.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
18.2%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 13.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.5%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
8.8%
−6.1 ptssince 2009
from 14.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
25.5%
−36.6 ptssince 2009
from 62.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.4%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
Female
45.6%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
Foreign born
10.3%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
6.3%
−43.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Varnell, Georgia?

Varnell, Georgia has about 1,744 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Varnell, Georgia?

The typical household in Varnell, Georgia earns about $39,931 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 $110,000, and the typical rent is about $717 a month.

How educated are people in Varnell, Georgia?

About 12.3% 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 8.0% 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 1,315 residents, a change of about 307 percent over that period.

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