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Schley County

Georgia · 4,547 residents · 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 $49,105. Population has grown 21% since 2000. 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 $134,800.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 84%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,547
+21%since 2000
from 3,766 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
27 / sq mi
+21%since 2000
from 23 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.1
+13%since 2000
from 34.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K4K4K5K5K1990201020202024Schley County
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$49,105
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,035 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,857
+46%since 2000
from $14,981 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
26.7%
+9.2 ptssince 2009
from 17.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
14.7%
−5.1 ptssince 2000
from 19.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade12.7%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade12.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Information9.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6%
US avg: 1.7%
Other services4.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing3.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance3.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Manufacturing3.1%
US avg: 0.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction2.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Public administration2%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$134,800
+84%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $48,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$636
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $358 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
73.0%
−3.4 ptssince 2000
from 76.4% in 2000
27.0% rent
Afford Score
2.7
+81%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic65.4%(2,462)
Black31%(1,169)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(89)
Asian0.1%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score57.9%(2,182)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic73.8%(3,357)
Black19%(863)
Hispanic / Latino3.8%(175)
Asian0.4%(20)
Other1.7%(76)
Diversity Score50.3%(2,287)
Segregation Score21%(955)
Diversity Score
50
−13%since 2000
from 58 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
21
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.1%
−1.7 ptssince 2000
from 13.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
85.8%
+15.8 ptssince 2000
from 70.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.6%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 6.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.0 min
+28%since 2000
from 19.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
84.2%
+5.9 ptssince 2009
from 78.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.9%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.0%
+2.1 ptssince 2011
from 6.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
57.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2011
from 57.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
29.4%
−24.4 ptssince 2009
from 53.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.1%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
Female
50.9%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
Foreign born
1.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
13.7%
−59.8 ptssince 2013
from 73.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Schley County, Georgia?

Schley County, Georgia has about 4,547 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Schley County, Georgia earns about $49,105 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 $134,800, and the typical rent is about $636 a month.

How educated are people in Schley County, Georgia?

About 12.1% 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 14.7% 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 959 residents, a change of about 27 percent over that period.

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ZIP 31806
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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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