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Evans County

Georgia · 10,774 residents · 182.895 sq mi
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Evans County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $46,392. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $97,700. The poverty rate of 23.5% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
16% 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
10,774
+3%since 2000
from 10,495 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
59 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 57 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.5
+16%since 2000
from 34.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
8K9K10K11K12K1990201020202024Evans County
202411K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$46,392
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,447 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,990
+65%since 2000
from $12,758 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
26.5%
+12.1 ptssince 2009
from 14.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
23.5%
−3.5 ptssince 2000
from 27.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade16.1%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing9.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction9.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Information8.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade5.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing4.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance4.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services1.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2%
Public administration0.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$97,700
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $52,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$642
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $371 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
63.4%
−8.0 ptssince 2000
from 71.5% in 2000
36.6% rent
Afford Score
2.1
+1%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic60.3%(6,333)
Black32.8%(3,439)
Hispanic / Latino6%(625)
Asian0.3%(32)
Other0%
Diversity Score64.9%(6,807)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic56%(6,038)
Black28.6%(3,083)
Hispanic / Latino11.5%(1,237)
Asian0.7%(78)
Other2.5%(274)
Diversity Score73.2%(7,881)
Segregation Score22.5%(2,423)
Diversity Score
73
+13%since 2000
from 65 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
22
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.1%
+7.1 ptssince 2000
from 9.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
77.0%
+11.3 ptssince 2000
from 65.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.3%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 3.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.0 min
+42%since 2000
from 17.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.9%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 78.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.4%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 8.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.7%
+0.6 ptssince 2011
from 7.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
58.6%
+3.7 ptssince 2011
from 54.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
24.0%
−33.6 ptssince 2009
from 57.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.2%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.0% in 2009
Female
49.8%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 53.0% in 2009
Foreign born
4.9%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
17.8%
−64.2 ptssince 2013
from 82.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Evans County, Georgia?

Evans County, Georgia has about 10,774 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Evans County, Georgia earns about $46,392 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Evans County, Georgia expensive?

In Evans County, Georgia, the median home is worth about $97,700, and the typical rent is about $642 a month.

How educated are people in Evans County, Georgia?

About 16.1% of adults age 25 and over in Evans County, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Evans County, Georgia?

About 23.5% of people in Evans County, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Evans County, Georgia grown since 1990?

Yes, Evans County, Georgia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,050 residents, a change of about 23 percent over that period.

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

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