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Worth County

Georgia · 20,059 residents (2025 est.) · 570.691 sq mi
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Worth County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $58,694. Population has declined 7% since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $104,900. The poverty rate of 24.0% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 42.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
20,451
−7%since 2000
from 21,967 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
36 / sq mi
−4%since 2009
from 37 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
42.4
+19%since 2000
from 35.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:20,059 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
20K20K21K22K22K1990201020202024Worth County
202420K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 55.6%(1,137)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 96.7%(1,361)
US avg: 6%
10 to 146%(1,220)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 195.3%(1,078)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 245.8%(1,184)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3411.9%(2,439)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4411.4%(2,329)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5412.8%(2,614)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6414.3%(2,920)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7411.9%(2,437)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 845.3%(1,077)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over3.2%(655)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$58,694
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,384 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,145
+78%since 2000
from $15,856 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
35.7%
+17.2 ptssince 2009
from 18.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
24.0%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 18.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.439
+3%since 2010
from 0.426 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information16.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade9.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade8.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance8.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical7.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.8%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction4.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing4.2%
US avg: 2.2%
Other services3.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration1.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$104,900
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $58,400 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$864
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $367 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
73.7%
−2.5 ptssince 2000
from 76.2% in 2000
26.3% rent
Vacancy rate
17.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 16.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
21.4%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 20.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
37.7%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 43.6% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.8
−20%since 2009
from 2.2 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
21
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Worth County on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic68.3%(14,999)
Black29.5%(6,482)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(240)
Asian0.2%(47)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic66.2%(13,539)
Black25.1%(5,132)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(495)
Asian0.8%(158)
Other5.5%(1,127)
Diversity Score
62
+9%since 2009
from 57 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Segregation Score
20
−35%since 2020
from 31 in 2020
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means White and non-White residents are more separated across neighborhoods.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican1.8%(358)
Cuban0.2%(34)
Puerto Rican0.1%(22)
Guatemalan0.1%(19)
Asian origin
Chinese0.3%(61)
Asian Indian0.3%(55)
Filipino0.1%(25)
Thai0.1%(17)
Pacific Islander origin
Ancestry
American14.4%(2,944)
English9.9%(2,029)
Irish5.5%(1,134)
German4.9%(1,000)
Scottish1.2%(246)
Italian1.1%(219)
Scotch-Irish0.8%(165)
French0.7%(153)
Hungarian0.6%(127)
British0.3%(62)
Welsh0.2%(46)
+ 19 more ancestry groups with data
Polish0.2%(40)
Ukrainian0.2%(37)
Russian0.2%(34)
Canadian0.2%(32)
Danish0.1%(29)
Greek0.1%(29)
Arab0.1%(27)
Norwegian0.1%(26)
Dutch0.1%(25)
Lebanese0.1%(21)
Finnish0.1%(21)
Nigerian0.1%(19)
Brazilian0.1%(15)
Croatian0.1%(12)
Swedish0%(5)
RANKED:Largest American population · Largest English population · Largest Irish population · Largest German population · Largest Mexican population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.7%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 8.6% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
85.5%
+17.2 ptssince 2000
from 68.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.2%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 2.9% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.4 min
+74%since 2000
from 16.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
83.0%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 79.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.9%
−12.1 ptssince 2009
from 18.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
6.0%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.1%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
6.5%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.9%
−6.7 ptssince 2011
from 13.6% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
55.2%
−3.5 ptssince 2011
from 58.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.8%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 16.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
30.9%
−26.2 ptssince 2009
from 57.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
Female
52.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
Foreign born
1.7%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.5%
−39.4 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
19.1%
+2.7 ptssince 2012
from 16.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
12.5%
−64.8 ptssince 2013
from 77.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
74.5%
+7.6 ptssince 2017
from 66.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
96.8%
−0.9 ptssince 2016
from 97.8% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2016
from 1.8% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married31.5%(2,504)
Married49.4%(3,931)
Widowed3.5%(281)
Divorced15.6%(1,240)
Women 15+
Never married27.5%(2,412)
Married42.3%(3,713)
Widowed15.6%(1,365)
Divorced14.7%(1,287)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Worth County, Georgia?

Worth County, Georgia has about 20,451 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Worth County, Georgia earns about $58,694 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Worth County, Georgia expensive?

In Worth County, Georgia, the median home is worth about $104,900, and the typical rent is about $864 a month.

How educated are people in Worth County, Georgia?

About 11.7% of adults age 25 and over in Worth County, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Worth County, Georgia?

About 24.0% of people in Worth County, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Worth County, Georgia grown since 1990?

Yes, Worth County, Georgia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 706 residents, a change of about 4 percent over that period.

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Census Tract 9504Census Tract 9505Census Tract 9502.02Census Tract 9501Census Tract 9502.01Census Tract 9506
7 ZIP codes
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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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