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Randolph County

Georgia · 6,425 residents · 428.236 sq mi
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Randolph County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $29,400. Population has fallen 18% since 2000, a loss of 1,366 residents. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $76,100. The poverty rate of 29.7% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 52% less than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
12% 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
6,425
−18%since 2000
from 7,791 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
15 / sq mi
−18%since 2000
from 18 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.9
+16%since 2000
from 36.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
6K7K7K8K8K1990201020202024Randolph County
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$29,400
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,004 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,931
+35%since 2000
from $11,809 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
10.7%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 13.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
29.7%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 27.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade20%
US avg: 10%
Information14.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance8.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction7.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Professional, scientific, technical5.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade4.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services2.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing1%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services0.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.2%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$76,100
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$570
+51%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $251 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
63.2%
−5.7 ptssince 2000
from 68.9% in 2000
36.8% rent
Afford Score
2.6
+40%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic38.7%(3,016)
Black59.2%(4,609)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(92)
Asian0.2%(12)
Other0%
Diversity Score61.5%(4,791)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic35%(2,250)
Black60.1%(3,862)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(143)
Asian0.3%(21)
Other1.2%(79)
Diversity Score63.1%(4,053)
Segregation Score3.9%(251)
Diversity Score
63
+3%since 2000
from 61 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
4
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.3%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 9.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
74.0%
+11.6 ptssince 2000
from 62.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.4%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 4.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.6 min
+45%since 2000
from 18.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
65.8%
−9.4 ptssince 2009
from 75.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
18.5%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 12.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.8%
−8.2 ptssince 2011
from 16.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
51.3%
+2.9 ptssince 2011
from 48.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
19.3%
−35.6 ptssince 2009
from 54.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.4%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
Female
51.6%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.7%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
12.1%
−68.1 ptssince 2013
from 80.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Randolph County, Georgia?

Randolph County, Georgia has about 6,425 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Randolph County, Georgia earns about $29,400 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Randolph County, Georgia expensive?

In Randolph County, Georgia, the median home is worth about $76,100, and the typical rent is about $570 a month.

How educated are people in Randolph County, Georgia?

About 12.3% of adults age 25 and over in Randolph County, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Randolph County, Georgia?

About 29.7% of people in Randolph County, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Randolph County, Georgia grown since 1990?

Yes, Randolph County, Georgia has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 1,598 residents, a change of about -20 percent over that period.

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