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Schley County

Georgia · 3,766 residents · 166.909 sq mi
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Schley County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $32,035. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $48,700.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 34.5
US median: 35.2
Less educated
14% 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

3,766
+5%since 1990
from 3,588 in 1990
1990 – 2025
23 / sq mi
+5%since 1990
from 21 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
34.5
+6%since 1990
from 32.5 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
3K4K4K5K5K1990201020202024Schley County
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$32,035
+14%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $21,417 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$14,981
+54%since 1990
from $9,747 in 1990
US average: $21,522
19.9%
Unchangedsince 1990
from 19.9% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$48,700
−4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $38,600 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$358
+10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $246 in 1990
US average: $602
76.4%
+4.1 ptssince 1990
from 72.2% in 1990
23.6% rent
1.5
−16%since 1990
from 1.8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic64.8%(2,326)
Black34.1%(1,223)
Hispanic / Latino1%(37)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score59.3%(2,127)
2000
White, non-Hispanic65.4%(2,462)
Black31%(1,169)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(89)
Asian0.1%(3)
Diversity Score57.9%(2,182)
58
−2%since 1990
from 59 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

13.7%
+5.7 ptssince 1990
from 8.0% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
70.0%
+13.6 ptssince 1990
from 56.4% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
6.1%
+2.6 ptssince 1990
from 3.5% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

19.6 min
−8%since 1990
from 21.3 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 Schley County, Georgia?

Schley County, Georgia has about 3,766 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Schley County, Georgia earns about $32,035 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 $48,700, and the typical rent is about $358 a month.

How educated are people in Schley County, Georgia?

About 13.7% 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 19.9% 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 178 residents, a change of about 5 percent over that period.

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