Berrien County, Georgia

GA · FIPS 13019 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

Metric Value vs National Rank Percentile
Total Population 18,352 #1,970 / 3,222
39th
Median Household Income $52,876 -29.6% #2,607 / 3,222
19th
Median Age 40.5 years +4.1% #1,948 / 3,222
40th
Median Home Value $131,600 -53.3% #2,496 / 3,222
22th
Median Gross Rent $782 -32.8% #2,242 / 3,222
30th
Poverty Rate 20.6% +63.4% #2,723 / 3,222
15th

Demographics

Berrien County has a population of 18,352, making it the #1,970 most populous county in the US. The median age is 40.5 years, which is 4.1% above the national median.

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Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

98.4%
Native Born
1.6%
Foreign Born

Household Type

Economy

The median household income in Berrien County is $52,876, ranking #2,607 out of 3,222 counties — 29.6% below the national median. The poverty rate is 20.6% and unemployment stands at 3.6%.

Median Household Income
$52,876 −29.6% vs nat'l
Rank #2,607 of 3,222
19th percentile
Per Capita Income
$28,442 −31.1% vs nat'l
Rank #2,658 of 3,222
18th percentile
Poverty Rate
20.6% +63.4% vs nat'l
Rank #2,723 of 3,222
15th percentile
Unemployment Rate
3.6% −32.0% vs nat'l
Rank #1,065 of 3,222
67th percentile
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
15.7% −53.3% vs nat'l
Rank #2,711 of 3,222
16th percentile
Mean Commute Time
26.4 min −4.5% vs nat'l
Rank #1,616 of 3,222
50th percentile

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Housing

The median home value in Berrien County is $131,600 (-53.3% vs national). Renters pay a median of $782/mo and the homeownership rate is 71.0%.

Median Home Value
$131,600 −53.3% vs nat'l
Rank #2,496 of 3,222
22th percentile
Median Gross Rent
$782 −32.8% vs nat'l
Rank #2,242 of 3,222
30th percentile
Homeownership Rate
71.0% +10.2% vs nat'l
Rank #2,169 of 3,222
33th percentile
71.0% Homeownership

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Health

85.1% of residents in Berrien County have health insurance coverage, which is 7.2% below the national rate.

85.1% Health Insurance
Health Insurance Coverage
85.1% −7.2% vs nat'l
Rank #2,865 of 3,222
11th percentile

About Berrien County, Georgia

Berrien County, Georgia has a total population of 18,352, making it the 1,970th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Berrien County is 40.5 years, which is 4.1% above the national median of 38.9 years.

The median household income in Berrien County is $52,876, which ranks #2,607 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 29.6% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 20.6%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 3.6%.

The median home value in Berrien County is $131,600, 53.3% below the national median. Renters in Berrien County pay a median gross rent of $782 per month. The homeownership rate is 71.0%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.

In Berrien County, 15.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 53.3% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 85.1% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 26.4 min.

Berrien County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 79.1% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (11.2%) and Hispanic or Latino (6.1%).

All data for Berrien County, Georgia comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.