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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Effingham County

Georgia · 37,535 residents · 478.83 sq mi
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Effingham County has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $46,505. Population has grown 46% since 1990. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $87,400.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 33.6
US median: 35.2
Less educated
14% 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

37,535
+46%since 1990
from 25,687 in 1990
1990 – 2025
78 / sq mi
+46%since 1990
from 54 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
33.6
+11%since 1990
from 30.4 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
21K34K47K60K73K1990201020202024Effingham County
202469K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$46,505
+20%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $29,443 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$18,873
+74%since 1990
from $10,865 in 1990
US average: $21,522
9.3%
−3.4 ptssince 1990
from 12.7% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$87,400
+8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $61,200 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$500
+4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $365 in 1990
US average: $602
82.6%
+3.8 ptssince 1990
from 78.8% in 1990
17.4% rent
1.9
−10%since 1990
from 2.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic85.3%(21,919)
Black14%(3,605)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(110)
Asian0.2%(43)
Diversity Score32.3%(8,300)
2000
White, non-Hispanic83.9%(31,493)
Black12.9%(4,853)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(531)
Asian0.4%(168)
Diversity Score32.5%(12,194)
32
+1%since 1990
from 32 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

13.6%
+6.0 ptssince 1990
from 7.6% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
78.9%
+12.9 ptssince 1990
from 66.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.4%
+1.7 ptssince 1990
from 2.7% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

21.6 min
−16%since 1990
from 25.6 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Effingham County, Georgia?

Effingham County, Georgia has about 37,535 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Effingham County, Georgia earns about $46,505 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Effingham County, Georgia expensive?

In Effingham County, Georgia, the median home is worth about $87,400, and the typical rent is about $500 a month.

How educated are people in Effingham County, Georgia?

About 13.6% of adults age 25 and over in Effingham County, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Effingham County, Georgia?

About 9.3% of people in Effingham County, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Effingham County, Georgia grown since 1990?

Yes, Effingham County, Georgia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 11,848 residents, a change of about 46 percent over that period.

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

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