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Berrien County

Georgia · 19,286 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 $32,202. Population has grown 19% since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $76,200. The poverty rate of 23.1% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 35% less than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
11% 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
19,286
+19%since 2000
from 16,235 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
43 / sq mi
+19%since 2000
from 36 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
38.0
+8%since 2000
from 35.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
14K15K17K18K20K1990201020202024Berrien County
202418K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$32,202
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,044 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,049
−2%since 2000
from $16,375 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
15.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 15.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
23.1%
+5.4 ptssince 2000
from 17.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.430
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade24.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Information9.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade7.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance7.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Professional, scientific, technical6.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Construction6.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Other services4.3%
US avg: 7%
Transportation & warehousing3.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Public administration3%
US avg: 4.9%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.4%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0.4%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$76,200
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $53,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$502
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $369 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
40.1%
−35.3 ptssince 2000
from 75.4% in 2000
29.1% rent
Vacancy rate
13.7%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 13.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
27.7%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 24.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
50.8%
+12.4 ptssince 2009
from 38.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.4
+32%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic84.8%(13,761)
Black11.4%(1,843)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(384)
Asian0.3%(47)
Other0%
Diversity Score31.2%(5,068)
2010
White, non-Hispanic83.2%(16,050)
Black10.6%(2,040)
Hispanic / Latino4.6%(885)
Asian0.4%(82)
Other1%(197)
Diversity Score36.5%(7,031)
Diversity Score
36
+17%since 2000
from 31 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.8%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 9.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
68.9%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 66.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.6%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 4.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.6 min
+56%since 2000
from 15.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
80.5%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 79.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.0%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 12.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.9%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% 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
6.3%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
16.1%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 18.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
25.6%
−30.3 ptssince 2009
from 55.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.5%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
Female
51.5%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
Foreign born
2.5%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.5%
−38.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Berrien County, Georgia?

Berrien County, Georgia has about 19,286 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Berrien County, Georgia earns about $32,202 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 $76,200, and the typical rent is about $502 a month.

How educated are people in Berrien County, Georgia?

About 10.8% 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 23.1% 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 5,133 residents, a change of about 36 percent over that period.

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