Evans County, Georgia

GA · FIPS 13109 Republican

Located in Georgia, Evans County has a population of 10,757 residents and a median age of 38.3 years, making it the #2,436 most populous county out of 3,222 nationwide. In terms of economic indicators, the county has a poverty rate of 19.1%. The median home value is $138,200, and the median household income is $53,259, which is 29% below the national median.

10,757
Population
#2,436 of 3,222
$53,259
Median Income
-29.1% #2,578 of 3,222
38.3 years
Median Age
-1.5% #2,520 of 3,222
19.1%
Poverty Rate
+52.0% #2,587 of 3,222

Demographics

Evans County has a population of 10,757, making it the #2,436 most populous county in the US. The median age is 38.3 years, which is 1.5% below the national median.

Population Trend

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Year-over-Year Population Growth

Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

94.9%
Native Born
5.1%
Foreign Born

Geographic Mobility (Past Year)

Economy

The median household income in Evans County is $53,259, ranking #2,578 out of 3,222 counties — 29.1% below the national median. The poverty rate is 19.1% and unemployment stands at 4.3%.

Income#2,578
$53,259
-29.1%
vs nation
20th percentile
Per Capita#2,919
$25,725
-37.7%
vs nation
9th percentile
Poverty#2,587
19.1%
+52.0%
vs nation
20th percentile
Unemployment#1,496
4.3%
-19.0%
vs nation
54th percentile

Income Distribution

Industry of Employment

Occupation

Housing

The median home value in Evans County is $138,200 (-51.0% vs national). Renters pay a median of $719/mo and the homeownership rate is 65.4%.

Home Value#2,406
$138,200
-51.0%
vs nation
25th percentile
Rent#2,645
$719
-38.2%
vs nation
18th percentile
Homeownership#2,711
65.4%
+1.5%
vs nation
16th percentile

Household Type

Education

In Evans County, 14.5% of adults age 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is 57.0% below the national average, ranking #2,887 out of 3,222 counties.

Bachelor's Degree or Higher
14.5% −57.0% vs nation
Rank #2,887 of 3,222
10th percentile

Bachelor's Degree or Higher Trend

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Health & Wellbeing

Life expectancy in Evans County is 70.7 years. 27.1% of adults report poor or fair health and 17.8% lack health insurance. Data from County Health Rankings (2025).

Life Expectancy#2,765
70.7
-5.9%
vs nation
10th percentile
Poor/Fair Health#2,924
27.1%
+38.5%
vs nation
7th percentile
Diabetes#2,827
14.2%
+27.6%
vs nation
10th percentile
Insufficient Sleep#2,712
41.7%
+11.8%
vs nation
14th percentile
Poor Mental Health Days#2,605
6.2
+9.7%
vs nation
17th percentile
Poor Physical Health Days#2,760
5.3
+17.8%
vs nation
12th percentile
Uninsured Rate#2,894
17.8%
+70.3%
vs nation
8th percentile
Physical Inactivity#2,969
35.1%
+33.0%
vs nation
6th percentile
Food Insecurity#2,267
16.4%
+13.8%
vs nation
28th percentile

Substance Use

22.2% of adults in Evans County smoke , 44.8% are obese , and 15.9% report excessive drinking.

Adult Smoking#2,719
22.2%
+23.6%
vs nation
14th percentile
Adult Obesity#3,004
44.8%
+18.2%
vs nation
5th percentile
Excessive Drinking#335
15.9%
-19.9%
vs nation
89th percentile

Safety

The suicide rate is 22.5 per 100,000. Motor vehicle deaths occur at a rate of 34.8 per 100,000.

Suicide Rate#1,866
22.5
+14.2%
vs nation
27th percentile
Firearm Fatalities#1,522
18.7
+4.8%
vs nation
38th percentile
Motor Vehicle Deaths#2,594
34.8
+71.6%
vs nation
8th percentile

Families & Children

34.6% of children in Evans County live in poverty . The teen birth rate is 36.9 per 1,000 females age 15–19.

Teen Birth Rate#2,714
36.9
+69.2%
vs nation
10th percentile
Child Poverty#2,993
34.6%
+82.2%
vs nation
5th percentile

Civic & Transportation

Voter turnout in Evans County is 57.0%. The mean commute time is 31.0 min, which is 12.3% above the national average.

Voter Turnout
57.0% NaN% vs nation
Rank #NaN of NaN
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Voter Turnout Trend

Mean Commute Time
31.0 min +12.3% vs nation
Rank #727 of 3,222
77th percentile

Mean Commute Time Trend

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Elections

In the 2024 presidential election, Evans County voted Republican with a margin of 42.3%. The vote was 28.6% Dem / 70.9% Rep. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted 5.5 toward Republicans .

2024 REP +42.3%
28.6% 70.9%
Dem 4,244 votes Rep
2020 REP +36.8%
31.2% 68%
Dem 4,247 votes Rep
2016 REP +35.3%
31.4% 66.7%
Dem 3,602 votes Rep
2012 REP +28.1%
35.6% 63.7%
Dem 3,560 votes Rep
2008 REP +28.3%
35.6% 63.9%
Dem 3,855 votes Rep

Vote Share Over Time

About Evans County, Georgia

Evans County, Georgia has a total population of 10,757, making it the 2,436th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Evans County is 38.3 years, which is 1.5% below the national median of 38.9 years.

The median household income in Evans County is $53,259, which ranks #2,578 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 29.1% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 19.1%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 4.3%.

The median home value in Evans County is $138,200, 51.0% below the national median. Renters in Evans County pay a median gross rent of $719 per month. The homeownership rate is 65.4%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.

In Evans County, 14.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 57.0% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 84.3% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 31.0 min.

Evans County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 55.0% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (28.0%) and Hispanic or Latino (12.3%).

All data for Evans 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.