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Appling County

Georgia · 18,236 residents · 508.262 sq mi
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Appling County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $36,155. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $83,600. The poverty rate of 22.2% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 27% less than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.1
US median: 37.2
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 29%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
18,236
+5%since 2000
from 17,419 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
36 / sq mi
+5%since 2000
from 34 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
38.1
+8%since 2000
from 35.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
15K16K17K18K19K1990201020202024Appling County
202418K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,155
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,266 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,977
+26%since 2000
from $15,044 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
20.8%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 19.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
22.2%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 18.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.422
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade16.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing12.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction12.7%
US avg: 1.4%
Wholesale trade11.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Information10.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance6.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services3.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services2.3%
US avg: 7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.2%
US avg: 2.4%
Public administration1.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$83,600
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $51,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$474
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $351 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
36.4%
−42.6 ptssince 2000
from 79.1% in 2000
26.7% rent
Vacancy rate
15.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 15.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
21.8%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 19.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
30.3%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 33.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.3
+36%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic74.9%(13,053)
Black19.5%(3,398)
Hispanic / Latino4.5%(792)
Asian0.3%(51)
Other0%
Diversity Score48.7%(8,483)
2010
White, non-Hispanic70.5%(12,854)
Black18.4%(3,360)
Hispanic / Latino9.3%(1,704)
Asian0.7%(125)
Other0.6%(107)
Diversity Score56.9%(10,378)
Diversity Score
57
+17%since 2000
from 49 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 8.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
75.1%
+7.8 ptssince 2000
from 67.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.2%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 3.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.4 min
+36%since 2000
from 17.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
78.4%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 77.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
12.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 12.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.6%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.5%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
7.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.9%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 13.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
24.6%
−32.7 ptssince 2009
from 57.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.8%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
Female
49.2%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
Foreign born
6.9%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.9%
−39.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Appling County, Georgia?

Appling County, Georgia has about 18,236 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Appling County, Georgia?

The typical household in Appling County, Georgia earns about $36,155 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Appling County, Georgia expensive?

In Appling County, Georgia, the median home is worth about $83,600, and the typical rent is about $474 a month.

How educated are people in Appling County, Georgia?

About 8.3% of adults age 25 and over in Appling County, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Appling County, Georgia?

About 22.2% of people in Appling County, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Appling County, Georgia grown since 1990?

Yes, Appling County, Georgia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,492 residents, a change of about 16 percent over that period.

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