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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Berrien County

Georgia · 16,235 residents · 453.376 sq mi
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Berrien County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $30,044. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $53,900. Households here earn about 29% less than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 35.2
US median: 35.2
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
16,235
+15%since 1990
from 14,153 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
36 / sq mi
+15%since 1990
from 31 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
35.2
+8%since 1990
from 32.7 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$30,044
+9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $20,979 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,375
+74%since 1990
from $9,403 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
17.7%
−1.6 ptssince 1990
from 19.3% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$53,900
+3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $39,600 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$369
+8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $259 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
75.4%
+1.5 ptssince 1990
from 73.9% in 1990
24.6% rent
Afford Score
1.8
−5%since 1990
from 1.9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic88.1%(12,465)
Black11.6%(1,644)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(228)
Asian0.1%(16)
Diversity Score29.4%(4,164)
2000
White, non-Hispanic84.8%(13,761)
Black11.4%(1,843)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(384)
Asian0.3%(47)
Diversity Score31.2%(5,068)
Diversity Score
31
+6%since 1990
from 29 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.4%
+1.9 ptssince 1990
from 7.5% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
66.0%
+8.6 ptssince 1990
from 57.5% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
4.1%
+1.7 ptssince 1990
from 2.4% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.1 min
−18%since 1990
from 18.4 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.

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Pop 18,232
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Pop 18,876
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Compare Berrien County to nearby counties

BERRIEN COUNTY VS
Cook County
Income$53,651+79%
Home value$157,500+192%
Population18,232−4%
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BERRIEN COUNTY VS
Lanier County
Income$47,186+57%
Home value$162,300+201%
Population10,623−44%
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BERRIEN COUNTY VS
Atkinson County
Income$42,347+41%
Home value$79,000+47%
Population8,454−55%
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BERRIEN COUNTY VS
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Income$53,255+77%
Home value$165,200+206%
Population42,254+123%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Berrien County, Georgia?

Berrien County, Georgia has about 16,235 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Berrien County, Georgia earns about $30,044 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Berrien County, Georgia expensive?

In Berrien County, Georgia, the median home is worth about $53,900, and the typical rent is about $369 a month.

How educated are people in Berrien County, Georgia?

About 9.4% of adults age 25 and over in Berrien County, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Berrien County, Georgia?

About 17.7% of people in Berrien County, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Berrien County, Georgia grown since 1990?

Yes, Berrien County, Georgia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,082 residents, a change of about 15 percent over that period.

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Census Tract 9704Census Tract 9705Census Tract 9703Census Tract 9702Census Tract 9706Census Tract 9701
4 ZIP codes
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