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Bainbridge Micro

Bainbridge, GA · 1 counties · 29,367 residents · 597.239 sq mi
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Bainbridge has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $40,567. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $115,000. The poverty rate of 23.8% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
14% 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
29,367
+4%since 2000
from 28,240 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
49 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 47 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.0
+16%since 2000
from 34.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
25K26K27K29K30K1990201020202024Bainbridge
202429K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,567
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,820 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,810
+45%since 2000
from $15,063 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
26.9%
+9.7 ptssince 2009
from 17.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
23.8%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 22.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information13%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade10.9%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Wholesale trade6.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Construction6.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance4.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services3.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.4%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$115,000
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $61,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$681
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $384 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
61.9%
−10.6 ptssince 2000
from 72.5% in 2000
38.1% rent
Afford Score
2.8
+32%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic55.9%(15,800)
Black39.8%(11,227)
Hispanic / Latino3.2%(905)
Asian0.3%(86)
Other0%
Diversity Score65%(18,369)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic48.6%(14,280)
Black41.5%(12,200)
Hispanic / Latino6.5%(1,911)
Asian0.6%(183)
Other1.6%(476)
Diversity Score72.2%(21,194)
Segregation Score28%(8,221)
Diversity Score
72
+11%since 2000
from 65 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
28
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.0%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 12.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
82.9%
+13.2 ptssince 2000
from 69.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.8%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 4.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.1 min
+36%since 2000
from 16.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.6%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 78.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.7%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 11.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.5%
−1.0 ptssince 2011
from 7.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
54.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2011
from 53.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
26.3%
−31.8 ptssince 2009
from 58.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
Female
51.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
Foreign born
3.1%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
16.3%
−61.2 ptssince 2013
from 77.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Principal cities

BainbridgeCENTRAL14,606
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1 component county

Decatur CountyCENTRAL29,432
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bainbridge, GA?

Bainbridge, GA has about 29,367 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bainbridge, GA?

The typical household in Bainbridge, GA earns about $40,567 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bainbridge, GA expensive?

In Bainbridge, GA, the median home is worth about $115,000, and the typical rent is about $681 a month.

How educated are people in Bainbridge, GA?

About 14.0% of adults age 25 and over in Bainbridge, GA hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bainbridge, GA?

About 23.8% of people in Bainbridge, GA live below the federal poverty line.

Has Bainbridge, GA grown since 1990?

Yes, Bainbridge, GA has grown since 1990. The population has added about 3,856 residents, a change of about 15 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · METRO ROLLUP OF COMPONENT COUNTIES · UPDATED 2024

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