COUNTY · 1990 CENSUS

Muscogee County

Georgia · 179,278 residents · 216.5 sq mi

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Muscogee County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $24,056. Population has declined 4% since 2000. Median home value is $58,100.

At a glance

Lower income

below the US median

US median: $30,130

Younger

median age 30.7

US median: 33.0

Less educated

17% hold a bachelor's degree

US average: 20%

More affordable

home values down 8%, inflation adjusted

US median home: $93,722

Section 01

Population & growth

Total population

179,278

−4%vs 2000

vs 186,291 in 2000

1990 – 2025

Population density

828 / sq mi

−4%vs 2000

vs 860 / sq mi in 2000

US average: 221

Median age

30.7

−6%vs 2000

vs 32.6 in 2000

US average: 33.0

Population, 1990 – 2024

2024204K

Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income

$24,056

−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $34,798 in 2000

US average: $30,130

1990 – 2024

Per capita income

$11,949

−35%vs 2000

vs $18,262 in 2000

US average: $14,340

Poverty rate

18.6%

+3.0 ptsvs 2000

vs 15.7% in 2000

US average: 13.2%

Section 03

Housing

Median home value

$58,100

−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $83,100 in 2000

US average: $93,722

1990 – 2024

Median gross rent

$358

−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $500 in 2000

US average: $450

Owner-occupied

53.9%

−2.5 ptsvs 2000

vs 56.4% in 2000

46.1% rent

Afford Score

2.4

+1%vs 2000

vs 2.4 in 2000

1990 – 2024

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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000

White, non-Hispanic48.7%(90,668)

Black43.3%(80,720)

Hispanic / Latino4.5%(8,372)

Asian1.5%(2,789)

Other0%

Diversity Score69.4%(129,344)

1990

White, non-Hispanic59%(105,767)

Black38%(68,037)

Hispanic / Latino2.9%(5,232)

Asian1.4%(2,465)

Other1.7%(3,009)

Diversity Score66.8%(119,709)

Diversity Score

−4%vs 2000

vs 69 in 2000

1990 – 2024

Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

16.6%

−3.7 ptsvs 2000

vs 20.3% in 2000

US average: 20.3%

High school or higher

71.5%

−7.4 ptsvs 2000

vs 78.9% in 2000

US average: 75.2%

Graduate degree

6.1%

−1.8 ptsvs 2000

vs 8.0% in 2000

US average: 7.1%

Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute

16.1 min

+32%vs 2000

vs 12.2 min in 2000

US average: 21.9

Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Muscogee County, Georgia?

Muscogee County, Georgia has about 179,278 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Muscogee County, Georgia earns about $24,056 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Muscogee County, Georgia expensive?

In Muscogee County, Georgia, the median home is worth about $58,100, and the typical rent is about $358 a month.

How educated are people in Muscogee County, Georgia?

About 16.6% of adults age 25 and over in Muscogee County, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Muscogee County, Georgia?

About 18.6% of people in Muscogee County, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

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

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