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Muscogee County

Georgia · 206,922 residents · 216.5 sq mi
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Muscogee County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $47,418. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $142,900.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
27% 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
206,922
+11%since 2000
from 186,291 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
956 / sq mi
+11%since 2000
from 860 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
35.8
+10%since 2000
from 32.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
177K185K193K201K210K1990201020202024Muscogee County
2024204K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$47,418
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,798 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,709
+46%since 2000
from $18,262 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
30.8%
+8.6 ptssince 2009
from 22.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
20.0%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 15.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information11.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services11.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade9.8%
US avg: 10%
Public administration9.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade4.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance4.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$142,900
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $83,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$925
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $500 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
48.3%
−8.0 ptssince 2000
from 56.4% in 2000
51.7% rent
Afford Score
3.0
+26%since 2000
from 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)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic38.2%(79,083)
Black45.8%(94,701)
Hispanic / Latino8%(16,513)
Asian2.7%(5,546)
Other4.4%(9,009)
Diversity Score78.5%(162,457)
Segregation Score47%(97,329)
Diversity Score
79
+13%since 2000
from 69 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
47
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
27.5%
+7.2 ptssince 2000
from 20.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.1%
+9.2 ptssince 2000
from 78.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
11.1%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 8.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.3 min
+67%since 2000
from 12.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.7%
+7.4 ptssince 2009
from 72.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
10.1%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 10.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.6%
−1.8 ptssince 2011
from 10.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
61.0%
−2.7 ptssince 2011
from 63.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
34.2%
−34.5 ptssince 2009
from 68.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.7%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
Female
51.3%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 52.6% in 2009
Foreign born
5.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
12.0%
−72.2 ptssince 2013
from 84.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Muscogee County, Georgia?

Muscogee County, Georgia has about 206,922 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Muscogee County, Georgia earns about $47,418 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 $142,900, and the typical rent is about $925 a month.

How educated are people in Muscogee County, Georgia?

About 27.5% 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 20.0% 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 27,644 residents, a change of about 15 percent over that period.

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