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COUNTY · 1990 CENSUS

Stephens County

Georgia · 23,257 residents · 178.862 sq mi
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Stephens County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $22,204. Population has declined 9% since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $50,300.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 34.8
US median: 33.0
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 10%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
23,257
−9%vs 2000
vs 25,435 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
130 / sq mi
−9%vs 2000
vs 142 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
Median age
34.8
−7%vs 2000
vs 37.5 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 1990 – 2024
23K24K25K26K27K1990201020202024Stephens County
202427K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$22,204
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $29,466 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$10,531
−32%vs 2000
vs $15,529 in 2000
US average: $14,340
Poverty rate
17.0%
+1.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 15.1% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$50,300
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $74,000 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$292
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $422 in 2000
US average: $450
Owner-occupied
72.9%
+0.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 72.7% in 2000
27.1% rent
Afford Score
2.3
−10%vs 2000
vs 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic85.2%(21,673)
Black11.9%(3,029)
Hispanic / Latino1%(250)
Asian0.6%(145)
Other0%
Diversity Score29.9%(7,616)
1990
White, non-Hispanic87.4%(20,323)
Black11.8%(2,746)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(205)
Asian0.3%(77)
Other0.5%(111)
Diversity Score29.5%(6,857)
Diversity Score
29
−2%vs 2000
vs 30 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.1%
−0.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 14.1% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
60.1%
−11.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 71.1% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
Graduate degree
3.6%
−1.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 4.7% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.6 min
+15%vs 2000
vs 14.5 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Compare Stephens County to nearby counties

STEPHENS COUNTY VS
Franklin County
Income$53,046+139%
Home value$179,000+256%
Population25,948−7%
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STEPHENS COUNTY VS
Habersham County
Income$67,309+203%
Home value$238,300+374%
Population50,416+81%
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STEPHENS COUNTY VS
Banks County
Income$77,063+247%
Home value$278,100+453%
Population21,273−24%
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STEPHENS COUNTY VS
Oconee County
Income$62,388+181%
Home value$237,100+371%
Population83,775+201%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Stephens County, Georgia?

Stephens County, Georgia has about 23,257 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Stephens County, Georgia earns about $22,204 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Stephens County, Georgia expensive?

In Stephens County, Georgia, the median home is worth about $50,300, and the typical rent is about $292 a month.

How educated are people in Stephens County, Georgia?

About 13.1% of adults age 25 and over in Stephens County, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Stephens County, Georgia?

About 17.0% of people in Stephens County, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

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8 census tracts
Census Tract 9701.02Census Tract 9703.01Census Tract 9703.02Census Tract 9701.01Census Tract 9704.01Census Tract 9702.02Census Tract 9704.02Census Tract 9702.01
3 ZIP codes
ZIP 30577ZIP 30538ZIP 30598
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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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