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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

McDuffie County

Georgia · 21,231 residents · 257.372 sq mi
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McDuffie County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,920. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $65,900.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 35.2
US median: 35.2
Less educated
12% 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

Total population
21,231
+6%since 1990
from 20,119 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
82 / sq mi
+6%since 1990
from 78 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
35.2
+9%since 1990
from 32.3 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$31,920
+14%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $21,292 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,005
+75%since 1990
from $10,274 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
18.4%
−3.2 ptssince 1990
from 21.6% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$65,900
+7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $46,900 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$389
+7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $275 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
71.3%
+2.7 ptssince 1990
from 68.6% in 1990
28.7% rent
Afford Score
2.1
−6%since 1990
from 2.2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic63.2%(12,715)
Black36.4%(7,319)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(75)
Asian0.1%(17)
Diversity Score59%(11,874)
2000
White, non-Hispanic60.3%(12,795)
Black37.3%(7,909)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(284)
Asian0.3%(68)
Diversity Score61.2%(12,990)
Diversity Score
61
+4%since 1990
from 59 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.7%
+1.3 ptssince 1990
from 10.4% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
66.7%
+10.6 ptssince 1990
from 56.1% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
3.7%
+0.1 ptssince 1990
from 3.6% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.8 min
−14%since 1990
from 19.4 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Compare McDuffie County to nearby counties

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Home value$67,100+2%
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Home value$305,300+363%
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MCDUFFIE COUNTY VS
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Income$56,907+78%
Home value$165,900+152%
Population8,112−63%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in McDuffie County, Georgia?

McDuffie County, Georgia has about 21,231 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in McDuffie County, Georgia earns about $31,920 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is McDuffie County, Georgia expensive?

In McDuffie County, Georgia, the median home is worth about $65,900, and the typical rent is about $389 a month.

How educated are people in McDuffie County, Georgia?

About 11.7% of adults age 25 and over in McDuffie County, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in McDuffie County, Georgia?

About 18.4% of people in McDuffie County, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

Has McDuffie County, Georgia grown since 1990?

Yes, McDuffie County, Georgia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,112 residents, a change of about 6 percent over that period.

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6 census tracts
Census Tract 9502Census Tract 9505Census Tract 9503Census Tract 9504.02Census Tract 9504.01Census Tract 9501
2 ZIP codes
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