COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Muscogee County

Georgia · 186,291 residents · 216.5 sq mi

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Muscogee County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $34,798. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $83,100.

At a glance

Lower income

below the US median

US median: $42,589

Younger

median age 32.6

US median: 35.2

Less educated

20% 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

186,291

+4%since 1990

from 179,278 in 1990

1990 – 2025

Population density

860 / sq mi

+4%since 1990

from 828 / sq mi in 1990

US average: 242

Median age

32.6

+6%since 1990

from 30.7 in 1990

US average: 35.2

Population, 1990 – 2024

2024204K

Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income

$34,798

+10%inflation adjusted, since 1990

from $24,056 in 1990

US average: $42,589

1990 – 2024

Per capita income

$18,262

+53%since 1990

from $11,949 in 1990

US average: $21,522

Poverty rate

15.7%

−3.0 ptssince 1990

from 18.6% in 1990

US average: 12.4%

Section 03

Housing

Median home value

$83,100

+9%inflation adjusted, since 1990

from $58,100 in 1990

US average: $120,530

1990 – 2024

Median gross rent

$500

+6%inflation adjusted, since 1990

from $358 in 1990

US average: $602

Owner-occupied

56.4%

+2.5 ptssince 1990

from 53.9% in 1990

43.6% rent

Afford Score

2.4

−1%since 1990

from 2.4 in 1990

1990 – 2024

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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990

White, non-Hispanic59%(105,767)

Black38%(68,037)

Hispanic / Latino2.9%(5,232)

Asian1.4%(2,465)

Diversity Score66.8%(119,709)

2000

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

Black43.3%(80,720)

Hispanic / Latino4.5%(8,372)

Asian1.5%(2,789)

Diversity Score69.4%(129,344)

Diversity Score

+4%since 1990

from 67 in 1990

1990 – 2024

Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

20.3%

+3.7 ptssince 1990

from 16.6% in 1990

US average: 24.4%

High school or higher

78.9%

+7.4 ptssince 1990

from 71.5% in 1990

US average: 80.3%

Graduate degree

8.0%

+1.8 ptssince 1990

from 6.1% in 1990

US average: 8.8%

Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute

12.2 min

−24%since 1990

from 16.1 min in 1990

US average: 17.6

Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Muscogee County, Georgia?

Muscogee County, Georgia has about 186,291 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Muscogee County, Georgia earns about $34,798 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 $83,100, and the typical rent is about $500 a month.

How educated are people in Muscogee County, Georgia?

About 20.3% 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 15.7% of people in Muscogee County, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Muscogee County, Georgia grown since 1990?

Yes, Muscogee County, Georgia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 7,013 residents, a change of about 4 percent over that period.

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

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