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Screven County

Georgia · 15,374 residents · 645.821 sq mi
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Screven County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $29,312. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $51,800. The poverty rate of 20.1% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 31% less than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 36.2
US median: 35.2
Less educated
10% 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

15,374
+11%since 1990
from 13,842 in 1990
1990 – 2025
24 / sq mi
+11%since 1990
from 21 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
36.2
+10%since 1990
from 32.9 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
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Section 02

Income & economy

$29,312
+8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $20,531 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$13,894
+50%since 1990
from $9,269 in 1990
US average: $21,522
20.1%
−2.8 ptssince 1990
from 22.9% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$51,800
−4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $40,800 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$341
+1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $257 in 1990
US average: $602
77.9%
+4.3 ptssince 1990
from 73.5% in 1990
22.1% rent
1.8
−11%since 1990
from 2.0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic54.8%(7,591)
Black44.7%(6,186)
Hispanic / Latino0.1%(19)
Asian0.5%(65)
Diversity Score62.6%(8,666)
2000
White, non-Hispanic53.2%(8,182)
Black45%(6,923)
Hispanic / Latino1%(147)
Asian0.3%(40)
Diversity Score63.6%(9,775)
64
+2%since 1990
from 63 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

10.2%
+1.7 ptssince 1990
from 8.6% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
66.9%
+8.1 ptssince 1990
from 58.9% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.1%
+0.3 ptssince 1990
from 2.8% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

22.6 min
+3%since 1990
from 22.0 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Screven County, Georgia?

Screven County, Georgia has about 15,374 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Screven County, Georgia earns about $29,312 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Screven County, Georgia expensive?

In Screven County, Georgia, the median home is worth about $51,800, and the typical rent is about $341 a month.

How educated are people in Screven County, Georgia?

About 10.2% of adults age 25 and over in Screven County, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Screven County, Georgia?

About 20.1% of people in Screven County, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Screven County, Georgia grown since 1990?

Yes, Screven County, Georgia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,532 residents, a change of about 11 percent over that period.

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