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McDuffie County

Georgia · 21,632 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 $47,327. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $115,100.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
15% 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
21,632
+2%since 2000
from 21,231 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
84 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 82 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.1
+20%since 2000
from 35.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
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1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$47,327
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,920 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,355
+30%since 2000
from $18,005 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
24.2%
+8.4 ptssince 2009
from 15.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
19.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 18.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade16.2%
US avg: 10%
Information12.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade11.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance5.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Transportation & warehousing3%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services2.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2%
US avg: 2%
Construction1.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing1.6%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$115,100
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $65,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$719
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $389 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
66.0%
−5.3 ptssince 2000
from 71.3% in 2000
34.0% rent
Afford Score
2.4
+18%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic60.3%(12,795)
Black37.3%(7,909)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(284)
Asian0.3%(68)
Other0%
Diversity Score61.2%(12,990)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic52.8%(11,417)
Black40%(8,644)
Hispanic / Latino3.7%(790)
Asian0.4%(76)
Other3.3%(710)
Diversity Score69.9%(15,131)
Segregation Score44%(9,519)
Diversity Score
70
+14%since 2000
from 61 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
44
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.0%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 11.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
84.4%
+17.7 ptssince 2000
from 66.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.3%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.3 min
+51%since 2000
from 16.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
89.0%
+6.2 ptssince 2009
from 82.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.1%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.3%
−2.6 ptssince 2011
from 8.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
56.4%
−1.9 ptssince 2011
from 58.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
28.0%
−28.0 ptssince 2009
from 55.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.2%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 47.2% in 2009
Female
53.8%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 52.8% in 2009
Foreign born
2.5%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
13.9%
−65.4 ptssince 2013
from 79.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in McDuffie County, Georgia?

McDuffie County, Georgia has about 21,632 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in McDuffie County, Georgia earns about $47,327 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 $115,100, and the typical rent is about $719 a month.

How educated are people in McDuffie County, Georgia?

About 15.0% 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 19.0% 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 1,513 residents, a change of about 8 percent over that period.

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