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Statesboro Micro

Statesboro, GA · 2 counties · 91,873 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 $48,505. Population has grown 38% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $141,307. At a median age of 30.1, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 22.5% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 30.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
26% 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
91,873
+38%since 2000
from 66,478 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
107 / sq mi
+38%since 2000
from 77 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
30.1
+10%since 2000
from 27.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
48K60K73K85K98K1990201020202024Statesboro
202493K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,505
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,859 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,637
+58%since 2000
from $15,556 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
30.3%
+10.5 ptssince 2009
from 19.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
22.5%
−2.4 ptssince 2000
from 24.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information11.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade9.8%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade7%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services4.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration2.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$141,307
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $75,974 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$795
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $426 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
51.5%
−8.7 ptssince 2000
from 60.2% in 2000
48.5% rent
Afford Score
2.9
+11%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)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic60.7%(55,750)
Black28.1%(25,858)
Hispanic / Latino5.9%(5,417)
Asian1.5%(1,361)
Other3.3%(3,013)
Diversity Score67.9%(62,368)
Segregation Score26.8%(24,598)
Diversity Score
68
+18%since 2000
from 58 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
27
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
26.3%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 22.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
86.9%
+10.9 ptssince 2000
from 76.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
11.4%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 10.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.0 min
+39%since 2000
from 16.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.7%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 78.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.9%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.9%
+1.4 ptssince 2011
from 7.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
60.7%
+3.3 ptssince 2011
from 57.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
31.2%
−30.2 ptssince 2009
from 61.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.0%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
Female
51.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
Foreign born
3.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
13.4%
−67.7 ptssince 2013
from 81.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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 91,873 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Statesboro, GA?

The typical household in Statesboro, GA earns about $48,505 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 $141,307, and the typical rent is about $795 a month.

How educated are people in Statesboro, GA?

About 26.3% 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 22.5% 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 40,024 residents, a change of about 77 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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