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Schley County

Georgia · 4,593 residents (2025 est.) · 166.909 sq mi
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Schley County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $56,875. Population has grown 20% since 2000. 22% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $143,900. Households here earn about 26% less than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 41.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 62%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,513
+20%since 2000
from 3,766 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
27 / sq mi
+9%since 2009
from 25 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
41.5
+20%since 2000
from 34.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:4,593 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
3K4K4K5K5K1990201020202024Schley County
20245K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 54.4%(200)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 95.8%(264)
US avg: 6%
10 to 149.7%(439)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 196.3%(286)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 244.9%(223)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3410.9%(490)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4412.6%(570)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5416%(721)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6414.6%(660)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 749.7%(436)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 843.5%(160)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over1.4%(64)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$56,875
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,035 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,247
+102%since 2000
from $14,981 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
36.8%
+19.3 ptssince 2009
from 17.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
13.9%
−6.0 ptssince 2000
from 19.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.490
+15%since 2010
from 0.426 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade13.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Information8.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services8.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Wholesale trade8.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Public administration5.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Finance & insurance3.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Construction3.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing3.1%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services1.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing1.2%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$143,900
+62%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $48,700 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$816
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $358 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
80.0%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 76.4% in 2000
20.0% rent
Vacancy rate
13.1%
−8.7 ptssince 2009
from 21.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
31.3%
+10.6 ptssince 2009
from 20.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
37.3%
+13.2 ptssince 2009
from 24.1% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.5
+18%since 2009
from 2.1 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
67
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Schley County on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic65.4%(2,462)
Black31%(1,169)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(89)
Asian0.1%(3)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic82.6%(3,729)
Black14.6%(657)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(65)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.4%(62)
Diversity Score
37
−30%since 2009
from 52 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Segregation Score
30
+42%since 2020
from 21 in 2020
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means White and non-White residents are more separated across neighborhoods.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican0.8%(34)
Cuban0.6%(27)
Guatemalan0.1%(4)
Ancestry
American14.2%(643)
English10.2%(459)
German4.5%(202)
Irish3.6%(163)
Scottish1.4%(62)
Italian1.1%(49)
West Indian0.7%(33)
Greek0.6%(28)
Scotch-Irish0.6%(27)
Finnish0.6%(26)
Dutch0.5%(23)
+ 6 more ancestry groups with data
British0.2%(9)
Welsh0.2%(7)
Slovak0.1%(5)
RANKED:Largest American population · Largest English population · Largest German population · Largest Irish population · Largest Scottish population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.2%
+8.4 ptssince 2000
from 13.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
86.4%
+16.4 ptssince 2000
from 70.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
10.0%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 6.1% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.3 min
+50%since 2000
from 19.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
75.4%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 78.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
11.4%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 14.4% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
11.5%
+9.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
5.8%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2011
from 6.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
55.9%
−1.1 ptssince 2011
from 57.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.2%
−7.1 ptssince 2009
from 17.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
36.8%
−17.1 ptssince 2009
from 53.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.9%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
Female
52.1%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.3%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.8%
−39.8 ptssince 2009
from 46.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
15.7%
−0.8 ptssince 2012
from 16.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
10.1%
−63.4 ptssince 2013
from 73.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
84.7%
+15.0 ptssince 2017
from 69.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.7%
+2.3 ptssince 2016
from 96.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.3%
−2.3 ptssince 2016
from 3.5% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married23%(373)
Married62.5%(1,013)
Widowed2.8%(45)
Divorced11.7%(189)
Women 15+
Never married20.8%(414)
Married52.5%(1,044)
Widowed10.1%(201)
Divorced16.6%(331)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Schley County, Georgia?

Schley County, Georgia has about 4,513 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Schley County, Georgia earns about $56,875 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Schley County, Georgia expensive?

In Schley County, Georgia, the median home is worth about $143,900, and the typical rent is about $816 a month.

How educated are people in Schley County, Georgia?

About 22.2% of adults age 25 and over in Schley County, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Schley County, Georgia?

About 13.9% of people in Schley County, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Schley County, Georgia grown since 1990?

Yes, Schley County, Georgia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 925 residents, a change of about 26 percent over that period.

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