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Emanuel County

Georgia · 23,147 residents (2025 est.) · 680.574 sq mi
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Emanuel County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $52,772. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $94,700. The poverty rate of 25.7% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 32% less than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 38.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
23,026
+5%since 2000
from 21,837 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
34 / sq mi
+2%since 2009
from 33 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
38.3
+10%since 2000
from 34.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:23,147 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
20K21K22K23K23K1990201020202024Emanuel County
202423K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 56.4%(1,470)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 97.2%(1,664)
US avg: 6%
10 to 146.6%(1,521)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 197.5%(1,718)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 245.6%(1,292)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3412.9%(2,976)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4413.8%(3,188)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5411.1%(2,558)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6412.4%(2,863)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7410%(2,313)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 845.1%(1,178)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over1.2%(285)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$52,772
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,383 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,843
+82%since 2000
from $13,627 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
27.0%
+12.8 ptssince 2009
from 14.2% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
25.7%
−1.7 ptssince 2000
from 27.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.440
−5%since 2010
from 0.464 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information15.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade14.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade9.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance9.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical7.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction4%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services2.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services1.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration1.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing1%
US avg: 2.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$94,700
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,800 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$783
+45%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $296 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
60.8%
−10.3 ptssince 2000
from 71.1% in 2000
39.2% rent
Vacancy rate
17.2%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 13.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
20.5%
−6.2 ptssince 2009
from 26.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
25.5%
−9.5 ptssince 2009
from 35.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.8
−33%since 2009
from 2.7 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
40
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic62.6%(13,663)
Black33.2%(7,253)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(745)
Asian0.2%(44)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic57.7%(13,275)
Black31.3%(7,218)
Hispanic / Latino4.8%(1,112)
Asian0.9%(198)
Other5.3%(1,223)
Diversity Score
71
+7%since 2009
from 66 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Segregation Score
23
−28%since 2020
from 31 in 2020
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means White and non-White residents are more separated across neighborhoods.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican3.9%(888)
Puerto Rican0.6%(142)
Cuban0.3%(59)
Asian origin
Asian Indian0.8%(183)
Korean0%(11)
Pacific Islander origin
Samoan0.1%(14)
Ancestry
American11.4%(2,635)
Irish8.6%(1,972)
English6.6%(1,518)
German3.4%(778)
Italian2%(470)
Scottish1%(222)
Scotch-Irish0.7%(155)
Portuguese0.5%(110)
Dutch0.5%(107)
British0.4%(97)
French0.4%(92)
+ 22 more ancestry groups with data
Czech0.3%(58)
Welsh0.2%(55)
Danish0.2%(53)
Polish0.2%(37)
Cape Verdean0.1%(31)
Arab0.1%(28)
Brazilian0.1%(24)
Egyptian0.1%(21)
Greek0.1%(19)
Norwegian0.1%(18)
Swiss0.1%(16)
Russian0%(11)
Romanian0%(10)
Israeli0%(7)
Swedish0%(7)
Finnish0%(4)
Haitian0%(4)
RANKED:Largest American population · Largest Irish population · Largest English population · Largest Mexican population · Largest German population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.5%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 10.1% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
79.7%
+18.3 ptssince 2000
from 61.4% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 4.8% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.5 min
+73%since 2000
from 16.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
80.0%
+5.9 ptssince 2009
from 74.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.2%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 12.1% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
6.4%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.9%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
8.2%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 8.9% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.9%
−3.2 ptssince 2011
from 12.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
56.2%
+1.1 ptssince 2011
from 55.1% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.1%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 14.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
23.8%
−29.9 ptssince 2009
from 53.7% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.9%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
Female
49.1%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
Foreign born
2.6%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.0%
−43.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
19.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2012
from 19.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
16.0%
−59.8 ptssince 2013
from 75.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
85.5%
+26.1 ptssince 2017
from 59.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
95.3%
−0.6 ptssince 2016
from 95.9% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2016
from 3.7% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married35.2%(3,265)
Married44.9%(4,165)
Widowed4%(367)
Divorced15.9%(1,473)
Women 15+
Never married29.7%(2,707)
Married43%(3,912)
Widowed11.7%(1,066)
Divorced15.6%(1,416)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Emanuel County, Georgia?

Emanuel County, Georgia has about 23,026 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Emanuel County, Georgia earns about $52,772 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Emanuel County, Georgia expensive?

In Emanuel County, Georgia, the median home is worth about $94,700, and the typical rent is about $783 a month.

How educated are people in Emanuel County, Georgia?

About 13.5% of adults age 25 and over in Emanuel County, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Emanuel County, Georgia?

About 25.7% of people in Emanuel County, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Emanuel County, Georgia grown since 1990?

Yes, Emanuel County, Georgia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,480 residents, a change of about 12 percent over that period.

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9 census tracts
Census Tract 9703Census Tract 9701.01Census Tract 9704.01Census Tract 9706.02Census Tract 9706.01Census Tract 9704.02Census Tract 9702Census Tract 9701.02Census Tract 9705
7 ZIP codes
ZIP 30401ZIP 30471ZIP 31002ZIP 30441ZIP 30425ZIP 30464ZIP 30448
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