Elbert County, Georgia
GA · FIPS 13105 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 19,849 | — | #1,894 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $58,450 | -22.2% | #2,227 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 43.2 years | +11.1% | #1,145 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $142,000 | -49.6% | #2,365 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $844 | -27.4% | #1,792 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 18.0% | +42.7% | #2,446 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Elbert County has a population of 19,849, making it the #1,894 most populous county in the US. The median age is 43.2 years, which is 11.1% above the national median.
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The median household income in Elbert County is $58,450, ranking #2,227 out of 3,222 counties — 22.2% below the national median. The poverty rate is 18.0% and unemployment stands at 4.6%.
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The median home value in Elbert County is $142,000 (-49.6% vs national). Renters pay a median of $844/mo and the homeownership rate is 70.9%.
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87.8% of residents in Elbert County have health insurance coverage, which is 4.2% below the national rate.
About Elbert County, Georgia
Elbert County, Georgia has a total population of 19,849, making it the 1,894th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Elbert County is 43.2 years, which is 11.1% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Elbert County is $58,450, which ranks #2,227 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 22.2% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 18.0%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 4.6%.
The median home value in Elbert County is $142,000, 49.6% below the national median. Renters in Elbert County pay a median gross rent of $844 per month. The homeownership rate is 70.9%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Elbert County, 16.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 51.7% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 87.8% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 27.0 min.
Elbert County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 62.2% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (22.3%) and Two or More Races (7.3%).
All data for Elbert 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.