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Effingham County

Georgia · 64,769 residents · 478.83 sq mi
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Effingham County has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $67,050. The county has grown rapidly, with population up 73% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $170,600.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 30%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
64,769
+73%since 2000
from 37,535 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
135 / sq mi
+73%since 2000
from 78 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.7
+9%since 2000
from 33.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
21K34K47K60K73K1990201020202024Effingham County
202469K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$67,050
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,505 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,608
+73%since 2000
from $18,873 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
44.7%
+13.3 ptssince 2009
from 31.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.4%
−2.0 ptssince 2000
from 9.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade19%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance10.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical9.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Information8.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade8.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services4.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1%
US avg: 1.7%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Construction0.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$170,600
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $87,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,009
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $500 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
78.0%
−4.7 ptssince 2000
from 82.6% in 2000
22.0% rent
Afford Score
2.5
+35%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic83.9%(31,493)
Black12.9%(4,853)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(531)
Asian0.4%(168)
Other0%
Diversity Score32.5%(12,194)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic74.4%(48,204)
Black13.5%(8,747)
Hispanic / Latino5.4%(3,492)
Asian1%(677)
Other4.1%(2,661)
Diversity Score50.6%(32,801)
Segregation Score24.5%(15,859)
Diversity Score
51
+56%since 2000
from 32 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
24
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.9%
+10.3 ptssince 2000
from 13.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.4%
+10.6 ptssince 2000
from 78.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.9%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 4.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.4 min
+41%since 2000
from 21.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
88.5%
+7.1 ptssince 2009
from 81.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.4%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.9%
−1.5 ptssince 2011
from 7.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
66.1%
−0.9 ptssince 2011
from 67.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
35.3%
−20.4 ptssince 2009
from 55.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
Female
50.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
Foreign born
3.3%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.3%
−74.5 ptssince 2013
from 83.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Effingham County, Georgia?

Effingham County, Georgia has about 64,769 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Effingham County, Georgia earns about $67,050 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 $170,600, and the typical rent is about $1,009 a month.

How educated are people in Effingham County, Georgia?

About 23.9% 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 7.4% 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 39,082 residents, a change of about 152 percent over that period.

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16 census tracts
Census Tract 303.01Census Tract 303.07Census Tract 304.03Census Tract 304.01Census Tract 302.04Census Tract 303.08Census Tract 303.09Census Tract 302.08Census Tract 304.04Census Tract 301Census Tract 302.05Census Tract 303.06Census Tract 302.06Census Tract 303.03Census Tract 302.09Census Tract 302.07
6 ZIP codes
ZIP 31312ZIP 31326ZIP 31329ZIP 31303ZIP 31307ZIP 31318
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