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Stephens County

Georgia · 26,784 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 $46,766. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $123,800.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
26,784
+5%since 2000
from 25,435 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
150 / sq mi
+5%since 2000
from 142 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.7
+17%since 2000
from 37.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
23K24K25K26K27K1990201020202024Stephens County
202427K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$46,766
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,466 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,975
+48%since 2000
from $15,529 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
26.6%
+10.8 ptssince 2009
from 15.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
13.9%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 15.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade18.9%
US avg: 10%
Information13.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance6.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services4.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade4.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration4%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services1.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$123,800
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $74,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$758
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $422 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
68.1%
−4.6 ptssince 2000
from 72.7% in 2000
31.9% rent
Afford Score
2.6
+5%since 2000
from 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)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic79.6%(21,323)
Black11%(2,936)
Hispanic / Latino3.2%(857)
Asian0.8%(225)
Other2.6%(707)
Diversity Score39.4%(10,557)
Segregation Score28.8%(7,722)
Diversity Score
39
+32%since 2000
from 30 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
29
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.0%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 14.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
81.6%
+10.5 ptssince 2000
from 71.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.7%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 4.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.4 min
+55%since 2000
from 14.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.9%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 81.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.9%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.4%
−4.4 ptssince 2011
from 10.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
55.4%
−2.0 ptssince 2011
from 57.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
25.4%
−31.1 ptssince 2009
from 56.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.8%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
Female
53.2%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 52.5% in 2009
Foreign born
3.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
15.0%
−67.3 ptssince 2013
from 82.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Stephens County, Georgia?

Stephens County, Georgia has about 26,784 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Stephens County, Georgia earns about $46,766 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 $123,800, and the typical rent is about $758 a month.

How educated are people in Stephens County, Georgia?

About 18.0% 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 13.9% of people in Stephens County, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Stephens County, Georgia grown since 1990?

Yes, Stephens County, Georgia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 3,527 residents, a change of about 15 percent over that period.

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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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