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COUNTY · 1990 CENSUS

Elbert County

Georgia · 18,949 residents · 351.103 sq mi
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Elbert County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $20,501. Population has declined 8% since 2000. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $45,600. Households here earn about 29% less than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 34.8
US median: 33.0
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

18,949
−8%vs 2000
vs 20,511 in 2000
1990 – 2025
54 / sq mi
−8%vs 2000
vs 58 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
34.8
−7%vs 2000
vs 37.2 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
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Section 02

Income & economy

$20,501
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $28,724 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$9,288
−36%vs 2000
vs $14,535 in 2000
US average: $14,340
19.7%
+2.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 17.3% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$45,600
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $59,600 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$253
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $327 in 2000
US average: $450
73.2%
−2.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 75.9% in 2000
26.8% rent
2.2
+7%vs 2000
vs 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic65.8%(13,505)
Black30.7%(6,305)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(489)
Asian0.2%(50)
Other0%
Diversity Score57.9%(11,870)
1990
White, non-Hispanic69.2%(13,104)
Black30%(5,682)
Hispanic / Latino1%(192)
Asian0.7%(124)
Other0.2%(39)
Diversity Score55.4%(10,494)
55
−4%vs 2000
vs 58 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

8.0%
−1.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 9.8% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
54.3%
−13.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 67.2% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
2.8%
−0.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 3.5% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

17.5 min
+24%vs 2000
vs 14.2 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Elbert County, Georgia?

Elbert County, Georgia has about 18,949 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Elbert County, Georgia earns about $20,501 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Elbert County, Georgia expensive?

In Elbert County, Georgia, the median home is worth about $45,600, and the typical rent is about $253 a month.

How educated are people in Elbert County, Georgia?

About 8.0% of adults age 25 and over in Elbert County, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Elbert County, Georgia?

About 19.7% of people in Elbert County, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

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

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