Effingham County, Georgia
GA · FIPS 13103 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 69,143 | — | #794 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $88,438 | +17.7% | #341 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 37.0 years | -4.9% | #2,744 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $276,000 | -2.1% | #749 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,147 | -1.4% | #629 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 6.8% | -45.7% | #192 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Effingham County has a population of 69,143, making it the #794 most populous county in the US. The median age is 37.0 years, which is 4.9% below the national median.
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The median household income in Effingham County is $88,438, ranking #341 out of 3,222 counties — 17.7% above the national median. The poverty rate is 6.8% and unemployment stands at 5.4%.
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The median home value in Effingham County is $276,000 (-2.1% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,147/mo and the homeownership rate is 78.4%.
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90.3% of residents in Effingham County have health insurance coverage, which is 1.5% below the national rate.
About Effingham County, Georgia
Effingham County, Georgia has a total population of 69,143, making it the 794th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Effingham County is 37.0 years, which is 4.9% below the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Effingham County is $88,438, which ranks #341 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 17.7% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 6.8%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 5.4%.
The median home value in Effingham County is $276,000, 2.1% below the national median. Renters in Effingham County pay a median gross rent of $1,147 per month. The homeownership rate is 78.4%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Effingham County, 27.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 19.4% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 90.3% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 35.4 min.
Effingham County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 72.9% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (14.4%) and Hispanic or Latino (6.6%).
All data for Effingham 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.