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Grady County

Georgia · 25,011 residents · 454.462 sq mi
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Grady County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $32,247. 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 is $90,800. The poverty rate of 25.9% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 35% less than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 37.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
25,011
+6%since 2000
from 23,659 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
55 / sq mi
+6%since 2000
from 52 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
37.8
+6%since 2000
from 35.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
20K21K23K25K27K1990201020202024Grady County
202426K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$32,247
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,656 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,785
+25%since 2000
from $14,278 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
17.1%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 18.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
25.9%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 21.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.484
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information14.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade11.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade10.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction5.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Finance & insurance4.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing4.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services4.3%
US avg: 7%
Professional, scientific, technical4.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Public administration2.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2.4%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing1.1%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$90,800
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $64,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$611
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $368 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
40.9%
−32.5 ptssince 2000
from 73.4% in 2000
33.0% rent
Vacancy rate
10.8%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 11.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
27.8%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 26.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
37.2%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 35.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.8
+26%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic63.2%(14,954)
Black29.9%(7,074)
Hispanic / Latino5.2%(1,222)
Asian0.3%(72)
Other0%
Diversity Score61.8%(14,613)
2010
White, non-Hispanic59.5%(14,879)
Black28.5%(7,129)
Hispanic / Latino10%(2,500)
Asian0.4%(94)
Other1.7%(422)
Diversity Score69.4%(17,352)
Diversity Score
69
+12%since 2000
from 62 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.1%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 10.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
74.1%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 69.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.4 min
+57%since 2000
from 17.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
76.4%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 74.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.9%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 12.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.5%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
6.9%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
15.8%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 14.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
26.4%
−30.9 ptssince 2009
from 57.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
Female
52.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 52.2% in 2009
Foreign born
6.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.2%
−37.7 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Grady County, Georgia?

Grady County, Georgia has about 25,011 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Grady County, Georgia earns about $32,247 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Grady County, Georgia expensive?

In Grady County, Georgia, the median home is worth about $90,800, and the typical rent is about $611 a month.

How educated are people in Grady County, Georgia?

About 10.1% of adults age 25 and over in Grady County, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Grady County, Georgia?

About 25.9% of people in Grady County, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Grady County, Georgia grown since 1990?

Yes, Grady County, Georgia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 4,732 residents, a change of about 23 percent over that period.

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