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Statesboro Micro

Statesboro, GA · 2 counties · 81,217 residents · 858.858 sq mi
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Statesboro has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $35,203. Population has grown 22% since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $129,541. At a median age of 27.3, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 27.5% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 27.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 35%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
81,217
+22%since 2000
from 66,478 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
95 / sq mi
+22%since 2000
from 77 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
27.3
Unchangedsince 2000
from 27.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
48K60K73K85K98K1990201020202024Statesboro
202493K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$35,203
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,859 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,983
+16%since 2000
from $15,556 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
20.9%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 19.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
27.5%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 24.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.471
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information11.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade10.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade9.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance4.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services4.3%
US avg: 7%
Professional, scientific, technical4.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction2.6%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing2.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Public administration2.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$129,541
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $75,974 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$604
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $426 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
34.3%
−25.9 ptssince 2000
from 60.2% in 2000
45.4% rent
Vacancy rate
13.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 12.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
23.8%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 21.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
48.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.7
+40%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic66.7%(44,331)
Black29.2%(19,439)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(1,677)
Asian0.7%(488)
Other0%
Diversity Score57.5%(38,252)
2010
White, non-Hispanic64.6%(52,479)
Black27.6%(22,417)
Hispanic / Latino4.8%(3,880)
Asian1.3%(1,073)
Other1.9%(1,562)
Diversity Score63.2%(51,353)
Diversity Score
63
+10%since 2000
from 58 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.6%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 22.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
83.6%
+7.6 ptssince 2000
from 76.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
10.2%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 10.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.8 min
+32%since 2000
from 16.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
77.9%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 78.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
12.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 12.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.5%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
6.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
17.6%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 16.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
31.4%
−30.0 ptssince 2009
from 61.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.5%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
Female
50.5%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
Foreign born
4.0%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.5%
−39.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
In this metro

Principal cities

StatesboroCENTRAL35,366
What's inside

2 component counties

Bulloch CountyCENTRAL86,949Evans County11,028
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Statesboro, GA?

Statesboro, GA has about 81,217 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Statesboro, GA?

The typical household in Statesboro, GA earns about $35,203 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Statesboro, GA expensive?

In Statesboro, GA, the median home is worth about $129,541, and the typical rent is about $604 a month.

How educated are people in Statesboro, GA?

About 23.6% of adults age 25 and over in Statesboro, GA hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Statesboro, GA?

About 27.5% of people in Statesboro, GA live below the federal poverty line.

Has Statesboro, GA grown since 1990?

Yes, Statesboro, GA has grown since 1990. The population has added about 29,368 residents, a change of about 57 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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