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Clinch County

Georgia · 6,798 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 $31,963. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 17% 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 $76,700. The poverty rate of 25.7% 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 36.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 39%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,798
−1%since 2000
from 6,878 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
8 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 8 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
36.8
+5%since 2000
from 34.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
6K6K7K7K7K1990201020202024Clinch County
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$31,963
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,755 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,709
+28%since 2000
from $13,023 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
16.2%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 13.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
25.7%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 23.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.430
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade24%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance7.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction7.3%
US avg: 1.4%
Professional, scientific, technical6.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Information6.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade4.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services2.2%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$76,700
+39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$410
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $256 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
35.1%
−37.4 ptssince 2000
from 72.6% in 2000
29.5% rent
Vacancy rate
15.8%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 12.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
32.8%
+6.1 ptssince 2009
from 26.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
27.6%
−13.1 ptssince 2009
from 40.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.4
+47%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic68.5%(4,713)
Black29.4%(2,019)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(54)
Asian0.1%(8)
Other0%
Diversity Score53.8%(3,700)
2010
White, non-Hispanic66.7%(4,536)
Black27.6%(1,876)
Hispanic / Latino3.5%(236)
Asian0.2%(13)
Other0.9%(61)
Diversity Score58.2%(3,955)
Diversity Score
58
+8%since 2000
from 54 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.1%
+6.7 ptssince 2000
from 10.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
72.9%
+14.0 ptssince 2000
from 58.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
7.0%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 4.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.0 min
+27%since 2000
from 15.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
80.3%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 77.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
3.6%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
5.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
3.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
12.5%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 10.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
16.1%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 18.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
19.8%
−31.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Female
49.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
6.7%
−41.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Clinch County, Georgia?

Clinch County, Georgia has about 6,798 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Clinch County, Georgia earns about $31,963 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 $76,700, and the typical rent is about $410 a month.

How educated are people in Clinch County, Georgia?

About 17.1% 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 25.7% 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 638 residents, a change of about 10 percent over that period.

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