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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Spalding County

Georgia · 58,417 residents · 195.97 sq mi
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Spalding County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $36,221. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $84,700.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 34.6
US median: 35.2
Less educated
12% 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

58,417
+7%since 1990
from 54,457 in 1990
1990 – 2025
298 / sq mi
+7%since 1990
from 278 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
34.6
+8%since 1990
from 32.1 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
53K57K62K66K70K1990201020202024Spalding County
202469K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$36,221
+7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $25,634 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$16,791
+52%since 1990
from $11,073 in 1990
US average: $21,522
15.5%
−0.2 ptssince 1990
from 15.6% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$84,700
+13%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $56,900 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$537
+12%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $365 in 1990
US average: $602
62.8%
+1.5 ptssince 1990
from 61.4% in 1990
37.2% rent
2.3
+5%since 1990
from 2.2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic70.3%(38,259)
Black29.1%(15,838)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(266)
Asian0.4%(194)
Diversity Score53.4%(29,093)
2000
White, non-Hispanic65.8%(38,435)
Black30.9%(18,076)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(947)
Asian0.7%(388)
Diversity Score57.6%(33,631)
58
+8%since 1990
from 53 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

12.5%
+1.4 ptssince 1990
from 11.1% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
67.8%
+7.8 ptssince 1990
from 60.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.1%
−0.1 ptssince 1990
from 4.2% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

20.6 min
+1%since 1990
from 20.5 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 Spalding County, Georgia?

Spalding County, Georgia has about 58,417 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Spalding County, Georgia earns about $36,221 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Spalding County, Georgia expensive?

In Spalding County, Georgia, the median home is worth about $84,700, and the typical rent is about $537 a month.

How educated are people in Spalding County, Georgia?

About 12.5% of adults age 25 and over in Spalding County, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Spalding County, Georgia?

About 15.5% of people in Spalding County, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Spalding County, Georgia grown since 1990?

Yes, Spalding County, Georgia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 3,960 residents, a change of about 7 percent over that period.

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

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