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Elbert County

Georgia · 19,637 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 $39,323. Population has declined 4% since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $87,400. With a median age of 44.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 36% less than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
19,637
−4%since 2000
from 20,511 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
56 / sq mi
−4%since 2000
from 58 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.8
+20%since 2000
from 37.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$39,323
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,724 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,368
+61%since 2000
from $14,535 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
26.9%
+11.0 ptssince 2009
from 15.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
24.5%
+7.2 ptssince 2000
from 17.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade24.2%
US avg: 10%
Information10.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance6.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade5.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing5.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services2.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Manufacturing1.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Public administration1.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$87,400
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $59,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$674
+37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $327 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
71.5%
−4.4 ptssince 2000
from 75.9% in 2000
28.5% rent
Afford Score
2.2
+7%since 2000
from 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)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic64.2%(12,610)
Black26.8%(5,253)
Hispanic / Latino5.1%(996)
Asian0.9%(182)
Other1%(200)
Diversity Score61.6%(12,103)
Segregation Score32.4%(6,369)
Diversity Score
62
+7%since 2000
from 58 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
32
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.8%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 9.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
78.8%
+11.5 ptssince 2000
from 67.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 3.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.5 min
+59%since 2000
from 14.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 80.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.6%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 12.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.0%
−4.7 ptssince 2011
from 11.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
54.1%
−3.0 ptssince 2011
from 57.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
22.8%
−33.7 ptssince 2009
from 56.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.9%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
Female
52.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 52.2% in 2009
Foreign born
3.6%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
13.2%
−69.1 ptssince 2013
from 82.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Elbert County, Georgia?

Elbert County, Georgia has about 19,637 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Elbert County, Georgia earns about $39,323 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 $87,400, and the typical rent is about $674 a month.

How educated are people in Elbert County, Georgia?

About 11.8% 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 24.5% of people in Elbert County, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Elbert County, Georgia grown since 1990?

Yes, Elbert County, Georgia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 688 residents, a change of about 4 percent over that period.

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

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