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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Emanuel County

Georgia · 21,837 residents · 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 $24,383. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $46,800. The poverty rate of 27.4% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 43% less than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 34.9
US median: 35.2
Less educated
10% 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

21,837
+6%since 1990
from 20,546 in 1990
1990 – 2025
32 / sq mi
+6%since 1990
from 30 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
34.9
+8%since 1990
from 32.4 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
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Section 02

Income & economy

$24,383
+3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $17,891 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$13,627
+60%since 1990
from $8,535 in 1990
US average: $21,522
27.4%
+1.7 ptssince 1990
from 25.7% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$46,800
+1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $35,100 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$296
−2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $230 in 1990
US average: $602
71.1%
+1.3 ptssince 1990
from 69.9% in 1990
28.9% rent
1.9
−2%since 1990
from 2.0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic66.8%(13,718)
Black32.6%(6,693)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(75)
Asian0.5%(97)
Diversity Score56.5%(11,610)
2000
White, non-Hispanic62.6%(13,663)
Black33.2%(7,253)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(745)
Asian0.2%(44)
Diversity Score61.4%(13,400)
61
+9%since 1990
from 57 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

10.1%
+1.0 ptssince 1990
from 9.1% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
61.4%
+8.9 ptssince 1990
from 52.6% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.8%
+1.2 ptssince 1990
from 3.6% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

16.5 min
−7%since 1990
from 17.8 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 Emanuel County, Georgia?

Emanuel County, Georgia has about 21,837 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Emanuel County, Georgia earns about $24,383 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 $46,800, and the typical rent is about $296 a month.

How educated are people in Emanuel County, Georgia?

About 10.1% 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 27.4% 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 1,291 residents, a change of about 6 percent over that period.

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

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