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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Clinch County

Georgia · 6,878 residents · 814.996 sq mi
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Clinch County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $26,755. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $43,700. The poverty rate of 23.4% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 37% less than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 34.9
US median: 35.2
Less educated
10% 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
6,878
+12%since 1990
from 6,160 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
8 / sq mi
+12%since 1990
from 8 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
34.9
+10%since 1990
from 31.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
6K6K7K7K7K1990201020202024Clinch County
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$26,755
+12%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $18,098 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$13,023
+56%since 1990
from $8,354 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
23.4%
−3.0 ptssince 1990
from 26.4% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$43,700
−3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $34,300 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$256
+2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $190 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
72.6%
+4.3 ptssince 1990
from 68.2% in 1990
27.4% rent
Afford Score
1.6
−14%since 1990
from 1.9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic72.5%(4,469)
Black27.3%(1,681)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(49)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score51.1%(3,146)
2000
White, non-Hispanic68.5%(4,713)
Black29.4%(2,019)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(54)
Asian0.1%(8)
Diversity Score53.8%(3,700)
Diversity Score
54
+5%since 1990
from 51 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.4%
+3.8 ptssince 1990
from 6.7% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
58.9%
+12.7 ptssince 1990
from 46.2% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
4.4%
+0.2 ptssince 1990
from 4.1% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.0 min
−1%since 1990
from 15.1 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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Compare Clinch County to nearby counties

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Income$59,489+122%
Home value$124,100+184%
Population3,685−46%
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CLINCH COUNTY VS
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Income$47,448+77%
Home value$109,500+151%
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CLINCH COUNTY VS
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Home value$162,300+271%
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CLINCH COUNTY VS
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Income$42,347+58%
Home value$79,000+81%
Population8,454+23%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Clinch County, Georgia?

Clinch County, Georgia has about 6,878 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Clinch County, Georgia earns about $26,755 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Clinch County, Georgia expensive?

In Clinch County, Georgia, the median home is worth about $43,700, and the typical rent is about $256 a month.

How educated are people in Clinch County, Georgia?

About 10.4% of adults age 25 and over in Clinch County, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Clinch County, Georgia?

About 23.4% of people in Clinch County, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Clinch County, Georgia grown since 1990?

Yes, Clinch County, Georgia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 718 residents, a change of about 12 percent over that period.

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Census Tract 9701Census Tract 9702
3 ZIP codes
ZIP 31634ZIP 31630ZIP 31623
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