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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Long County

Georgia · 10,304 residents · 400.399 sq mi
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Long County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $30,640. The county has grown rapidly, with population up 66% since 1990. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $53,700. At a median age of 26.5, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 28% less than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 26.5
US median: 35.2
Less educated
6% 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

10,304
+66%since 1990
from 6,202 in 1990
1990 – 2025
26 / sq mi
+66%since 1990
from 15 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
26.5
−2%since 1990
from 27.1 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
5K9K12K16K20K1990201020202024Long County
202418K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$30,640
+24%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $18,802 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$12,586
+43%since 1990
from $8,815 in 1990
US average: $21,522
19.5%
−4.2 ptssince 1990
from 23.7% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$53,700
+3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $39,400 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$456
−4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $362 in 1990
US average: $602
66.2%
−0.9 ptssince 1990
from 67.1% in 1990
33.8% rent
1.8
−16%since 1990
from 2.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic75.6%(4,687)
Black21.8%(1,349)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(178)
Asian0.8%(49)
Diversity Score51.8%(3,213)
2000
White, non-Hispanic64.8%(6,678)
Black23.6%(2,429)
Hispanic / Latino8.4%(870)
Asian0.6%(58)
Diversity Score61.4%(6,324)
61
+18%since 1990
from 52 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

5.8%
+0.6 ptssince 1990
from 5.2% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
74.3%
+10.6 ptssince 1990
from 63.6% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
2.2%
+0.5 ptssince 1990
from 1.8% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

20.8 min
−14%since 1990
from 24.1 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 Long County, Georgia?

Long County, Georgia has about 10,304 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Long County, Georgia earns about $30,640 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Long County, Georgia expensive?

In Long County, Georgia, the median home is worth about $53,700, and the typical rent is about $456 a month.

How educated are people in Long County, Georgia?

About 5.8% of adults age 25 and over in Long County, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Long County, Georgia?

About 19.5% of people in Long County, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Long County, Georgia grown since 1990?

Yes, Long County, Georgia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 4,102 residents, a change of about 66 percent over that period.

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

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