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Crisp County

Georgia · 20,128 residents · 272.68 sq mi
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Crisp County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $38,272. Population has declined 8% since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $83,100. The poverty rate of 29.7% 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: $66,278
Older
median age 41.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 14%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
20,128
−8%since 2000
from 21,996 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
74 / sq mi
−8%since 2000
from 81 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.9
+22%since 2000
from 34.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
19K21K22K23K24K1990201020202024Crisp County
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1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,272
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,547 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,402
+73%since 2000
from $14,695 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
26.6%
+10.1 ptssince 2009
from 16.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
29.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 29.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information15.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade12.5%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade5.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance5.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services4.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Professional, scientific, technical3.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction3.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Public administration2.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$83,100
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $64,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$641
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $368 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
55.8%
−4.7 ptssince 2000
from 60.5% in 2000
44.2% rent
Afford Score
2.2
−10%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic53.5%(11,778)
Black43.2%(9,511)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(382)
Asian0.7%(148)
Other0%
Diversity Score64.8%(14,249)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic49.1%(9,892)
Black43.8%(8,821)
Hispanic / Latino3.1%(634)
Asian0.9%(180)
Other1%(204)
Diversity Score68.4%(13,777)
Segregation Score26.1%(5,249)
Diversity Score
68
+6%since 2000
from 65 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
26
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.7%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 12.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
82.7%
+16.9 ptssince 2000
from 65.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.0%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 4.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.6 min
+59%since 2000
from 12.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.9%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 76.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
14.2%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 13.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
12.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2011
from 11.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
57.9%
+2.9 ptssince 2011
from 55.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
28.2%
−31.2 ptssince 2009
from 59.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.3%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.1% in 2009
Female
51.7%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.9% in 2009
Foreign born
1.7%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
18.9%
−61.2 ptssince 2013
from 80.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Crisp County, Georgia?

Crisp County, Georgia has about 20,128 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Crisp County, Georgia earns about $38,272 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Crisp County, Georgia expensive?

In Crisp County, Georgia, the median home is worth about $83,100, and the typical rent is about $641 a month.

How educated are people in Crisp County, Georgia?

About 13.7% of adults age 25 and over in Crisp County, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Crisp County, Georgia?

About 29.7% of people in Crisp County, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Crisp County, Georgia grown since 1990?

Yes, Crisp County, Georgia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 117 residents, a change of about 1 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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