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Emanuel County

Georgia · 22,598 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 $30,205. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $77,800. The poverty rate of 24.2% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 39% less than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 36.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 31%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
22,598
+3%since 2000
from 21,837 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
33 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 32 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
36.8
+5%since 2000
from 34.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$30,205
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,383 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,076
+18%since 2000
from $13,627 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
14.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 14.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
24.2%
−3.2 ptssince 2000
from 27.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.464
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade17%
US avg: 10.9%
Information12.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade8.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction6.5%
US avg: 1.4%
Finance & insurance6.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical5.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services3.1%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$77,800
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$473
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $296 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
34.3%
−36.8 ptssince 2000
from 71.1% in 2000
34.4% rent
Vacancy rate
16.5%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 13.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
26.7%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 26.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
37.2%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 35.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.6
+34%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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%
Diversity Score61.4%(13,400)
2010
White, non-Hispanic60.8%(13,733)
Black33.4%(7,541)
Hispanic / Latino4.1%(921)
Asian0.7%(154)
Other1.3%(290)
Diversity Score64.9%(14,667)
Diversity Score
65
+6%since 2000
from 61 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.7%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 10.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
72.4%
+11.0 ptssince 2000
from 61.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.3%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 4.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.9 min
+39%since 2000
from 16.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
74.9%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 74.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.9%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 12.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.4%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
8.9%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 8.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
15.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 14.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
25.9%
−27.8 ptssince 2009
from 53.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
Female
51.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
Foreign born
3.5%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.7%
−40.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Emanuel County, Georgia?

Emanuel County, Georgia has about 22,598 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Emanuel County, Georgia earns about $30,205 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 $77,800, and the typical rent is about $473 a month.

How educated are people in Emanuel County, Georgia?

About 9.7% 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 24.2% 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 2,052 residents, a change of about 10 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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