Charlton County, Georgia
GA · FIPS 13049 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 12,818 | — | #2,294 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $61,276 | -18.5% | #1,956 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 37.1 years | -4.6% | #2,727 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $142,800 | -49.3% | #2,352 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $540 | -53.6% | #3,128 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 18.1% | +43.5% | #2,464 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Charlton County has a population of 12,818, making it the #2,294 most populous county in the US. The median age is 37.1 years, which is 4.6% below the national median.
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The median household income in Charlton County is $61,276, ranking #1,956 out of 3,222 counties — 18.5% below the national median. The poverty rate is 18.1% and unemployment stands at 13.9%.
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The median home value in Charlton County is $142,800 (-49.3% vs national). Renters pay a median of $540/mo and the homeownership rate is 80.1%.
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83.8% of residents in Charlton County have health insurance coverage, which is 8.6% below the national rate.
About Charlton County, Georgia
Charlton County, Georgia has a total population of 12,818, making it the 2,294th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Charlton County is 37.1 years, which is 4.6% below the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Charlton County is $61,276, which ranks #1,956 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 18.5% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 18.1%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 13.9%.
The median home value in Charlton County is $142,800, 49.3% below the national median. Renters in Charlton County pay a median gross rent of $540 per month. The homeownership rate is 80.1%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Charlton County, 12.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 63.5% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 83.8% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 32.7 min.
Charlton County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 54.4% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (24.8%) and Hispanic or Latino (15.4%).
All data for Charlton 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.