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Varnell

Georgia · 2,179 residents · 3.949 sq mi
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Varnell has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $63,693. Population has grown 46% since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $139,300.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,179
+46%since 2000
from 1,491 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
552 / sq mi
+46%since 2000
from 378 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.6
+13%since 2000
from 32.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1809272K2K3K1990201020202024Varnell
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$63,693
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,875 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,203
+33%since 2000
from $18,214 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
35.7%
+8.3 ptssince 2009
from 27.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.0%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 6.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade30.8%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade7.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Information5.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance3.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services3.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing0.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$139,300
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $87,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$821
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $480 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
82.8%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 83.7% in 2000
17.2% rent
Afford Score
2.2
+18%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic73.1%(1,592)
Black2.3%(51)
Hispanic / Latino19.9%(433)
Asian1.5%(32)
Other4.1%(89)
Diversity Score54.2%(1,181)
Diversity Score
54
+129%since 2000
from 24 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.4%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 14.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
82.8%
+7.2 ptssince 2000
from 75.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.0%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 5.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.0 min
+42%since 2000
from 15.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
92.1%
+10.4 ptssince 2009
from 81.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.4%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.1%
−4.3 ptssince 2011
from 12.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
65.1%
−4.8 ptssince 2011
from 69.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
31.3%
−30.8 ptssince 2009
from 62.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.1%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
Female
51.9%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
Foreign born
11.9%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.1%
−80.0 ptssince 2013
from 89.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Varnell, Georgia?

Varnell, Georgia has about 2,179 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Varnell, Georgia?

The typical household in Varnell, Georgia earns about $63,693 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 $139,300, and the typical rent is about $821 a month.

How educated are people in Varnell, Georgia?

About 17.4% 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 1,750 residents, a change of about 408 percent over that period.

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