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Worth County

Georgia · 21,679 residents · 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 $38,670. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $85,400.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.7
US median: 37.2
Less educated
9% 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
21,679
−1%since 2000
from 21,967 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
38 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 38 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.7
+11%since 2000
from 35.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,670
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,384 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,348
+16%since 2000
from $15,856 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
19.8%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 18.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
20.8%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 18.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.426
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade11.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Information11.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade9.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance6.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical6.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services4.5%
US avg: 7%
Transportation & warehousing4.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Public administration3.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction3.6%
US avg: 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$85,400
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $58,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$510
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $367 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
40.7%
−35.5 ptssince 2000
from 76.2% in 2000
28.8% rent
Vacancy rate
14.4%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 16.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
20.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 20.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
43.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 43.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.2
+22%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic68.3%(14,999)
Black29.5%(6,482)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(240)
Asian0.2%(47)
Other0%
Diversity Score54.6%(11,984)
2010
White, non-Hispanic69.4%(15,044)
Black27.5%(5,951)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(335)
Asian0.3%(74)
Other1.2%(263)
Diversity Score55.3%(11,979)
Diversity Score
55
+1%since 2000
from 55 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.4%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 8.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
73.6%
+5.3 ptssince 2000
from 68.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.6%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 2.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.6 min
+56%since 2000
from 16.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
79.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 79.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
17.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 18.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.2%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
7.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
15.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 16.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
25.7%
−31.5 ptssince 2009
from 57.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
Female
51.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
Foreign born
1.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.4%
−35.5 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Worth County, Georgia?

Worth County, Georgia has about 21,679 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Worth County, Georgia earns about $38,670 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 $85,400, and the typical rent is about $510 a month.

How educated are people in Worth County, Georgia?

About 9.4% 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 20.8% 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 1,934 residents, a change of about 10 percent over that period.

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

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