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Berrien County

Georgia · 18,160 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 $42,089. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 13% 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 $95,200. The poverty rate of 22.6% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 31% less than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
13% 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
18,160
+12%since 2000
from 16,235 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
40 / sq mi
+12%since 2000
from 36 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.9
+13%since 2000
from 35.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
14K15K17K18K20K1990201020202024Berrien County
202418K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,089
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,044 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,545
+25%since 2000
from $16,375 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
24.2%
+8.6 ptssince 2009
from 15.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
22.6%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 17.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade17.2%
US avg: 10%
Information10.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade10%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance5.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction4.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services3.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$95,200
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $53,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$660
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $369 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
68.5%
−6.8 ptssince 2000
from 75.4% in 2000
31.5% rent
Afford Score
2.3
+26%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)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic79.3%(14,396)
Black10.6%(1,934)
Hispanic / Latino5.8%(1,045)
Asian0.4%(80)
Other2.1%(389)
Diversity Score41.7%(7,569)
Segregation Score13.9%(2,524)
Diversity Score
42
+34%since 2000
from 31 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
14
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.2%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 9.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
79.6%
+13.6 ptssince 2000
from 66.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.7%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 4.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.9 min
+52%since 2000
from 15.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
85.6%
+6.2 ptssince 2009
from 79.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.8%
−5.4 ptssince 2011
from 11.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
54.6%
−0.8 ptssince 2011
from 55.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
24.9%
−31.0 ptssince 2009
from 55.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.9%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
Female
51.1%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
Foreign born
2.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
21.7%
−51.3 ptssince 2013
from 73.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Berrien County, Georgia?

Berrien County, Georgia has about 18,160 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Berrien County, Georgia earns about $42,089 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 $95,200, and the typical rent is about $660 a month.

How educated are people in Berrien County, Georgia?

About 13.2% 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 22.6% 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 4,007 residents, a change of about 28 percent over that period.

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