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Screven County

Georgia · 14,593 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 $32,155. Population has declined 5% since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $76,800. Households here earn about 35% less than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
14,593
−5%since 2000
from 15,374 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
23 / sq mi
−5%since 2000
from 24 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.5
+9%since 2000
from 36.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$32,155
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,312 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,189
+17%since 2000
from $13,894 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
16.3%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 17.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
20.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 20.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.448
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade23.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Information8.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade6%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction5.7%
US avg: 1.4%
Finance & insurance5.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services3.4%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2.1%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services1.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$76,800
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $51,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$482
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $341 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
41.1%
−36.8 ptssince 2000
from 77.9% in 2000
26.9% rent
Vacancy rate
31.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 30.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
28.1%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 26.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
29.3%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 33.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.4
+35%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic53.2%(8,182)
Black45%(6,923)
Hispanic / Latino1%(147)
Asian0.3%(40)
Other0%
Diversity Score63.6%(9,775)
2010
White, non-Hispanic54.1%(7,898)
Black43.1%(6,283)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(180)
Asian0.4%(56)
Other1.6%(234)
Diversity Score65.6%(9,578)
Diversity Score
66
+3%since 2000
from 64 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.4%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 10.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
74.7%
+7.7 ptssince 2000
from 66.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.4%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.5 min
+26%since 2000
from 22.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
77.1%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 76.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
14.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 14.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
6.3%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
9.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
19.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 19.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
24.1%
−34.7 ptssince 2009
from 58.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.6%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.3% in 2009
Female
51.4%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 52.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.6%
−37.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Screven County, Georgia?

Screven County, Georgia has about 14,593 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Screven County, Georgia earns about $32,155 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 $76,800, and the typical rent is about $482 a month.

How educated are people in Screven County, Georgia?

About 11.4% 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 20.4% 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 751 residents, a change of about 5 percent over that period.

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