CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 302.08
Georgia · Effingham County · 4,192 residents · 21.808 sq mi
Notable rankings
#132lowest low rent burden in GA8.8%TRACT SHAPE · Effingham County, GA
The short version
Census Tract 302.08 is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $101,402. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. Median home value has risen by half since 2020, reaching $234,000. At a median age of 34.2, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Poverty is rare here, at 5.3% of residents.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 34.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 43%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
4,192
+13%since 2020
from 3,701 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
192 / sq mi
+13%since 2020
from 170 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
34.2
−15%since 2020
from 40.4 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20244K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$101,402
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $84,453 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$36,034
−7%since 2020
from $38,773 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
70.1%
+11.4 ptssince 2020
from 58.7% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
5.3%
+2.7 ptssince 2020
from 2.6% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.336
−20%since 2020
from 0.420 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade20.5%
Finance & insurance16.4%
Professional, scientific, technical15.8%
Information6.1%
Other services5.4%
Public administration5.1%
Wholesale trade4.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
Education & health services0.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$234,000
+43%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $134,800 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,657
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,518 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
94.0%
+2.2 ptssince 2020
from 91.8% in 2020
6.0% rent
Vacancy rate
4.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2020
from 4.2% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
16.0%
+6.7 ptssince 2020
from 9.3% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
8.8%
−28.3 ptssince 2020
from 37.0% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.3
+45%since 2020
from 1.6 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic81.6%(3,019)
Black2.9%(106)
Hispanic / Latino2%(74)
Asian0%(0)
Other13.6%(502)
Diversity Score39.4%(1,457)
2024
White, non-Hispanic68.5%(2,872)
Black8.8%(367)
Hispanic / Latino9.7%(408)
Asian0%(0)
Other13%(545)
Diversity Score62.1%(2,602)
Diversity Score
62
+58%since 2020
from 39 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
25.8%
+11.2 ptssince 2020
from 14.6% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
92.6%
+1.4 ptssince 2020
from 91.2% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.5%
−1.6 ptssince 2020
from 5.1% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
32.0 min
−10%since 2020
from 35.7 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
84.6%
−4.6 ptssince 2020
from 89.2% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.6%
+2.9 ptssince 2020
from 6.7% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
5.8%
+5.4 ptssince 2020
from 0.4% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
3.1%
−0.4 ptssince 2020
from 3.5% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
1.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2020
from 2.3% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
66.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2020
from 66.8% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.9%
+4.5 ptssince 2020
from 9.4% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
35.5%
+8.7 ptssince 2020
from 26.8% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
52.5%
+2.6 ptssince 2020
from 49.9% in 2020
Female
47.5%
−2.6 ptssince 2020
from 50.1% in 2020
Foreign born
3.1%
+1.6 ptssince 2020
from 1.5% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.9%
+1.3 ptssince 2020
from 6.6% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
14.3%
+3.0 ptssince 2020
from 11.3% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.3%
−3.2 ptssince 2020
from 9.5% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
94.5%
+7.0 ptssince 2020
from 87.5% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
92.7%
−7.3 ptssince 2020
from 100.0% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
7.3%
+7.3 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in this census tract?
this census tract has about 4,192 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in this census tract?
The typical household in this census tract earns about $101,402 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is this census tract expensive?
In this census tract, the median home is worth about $234,000, and the typical rent is about $1,657 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 25.8% of adults age 25 and over in this census tract hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in this census tract?
About 5.3% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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