Long County, Georgia
GA · FIPS 13183 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 18,374 | — | #1,969 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $68,808 | -8.4% | #1,282 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 34.0 years | -12.6% | #3,032 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $218,300 | -22.6% | #1,211 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $976 | -16.1% | #1,075 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 17.3% | +37.7% | #2,359 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Long County has a population of 18,374, making it the #1,969 most populous county in the US. The median age is 34.0 years, which is 12.6% below the national median.
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The median household income in Long County is $68,808, ranking #1,282 out of 3,222 counties — 8.4% below the national median. The poverty rate is 17.3% and unemployment stands at 6.3%.
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The median home value in Long County is $218,300 (-22.6% vs national). Renters pay a median of $976/mo and the homeownership rate is 65.2%.
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89.0% of residents in Long County have health insurance coverage, which is 2.9% below the national rate.
About Long County, Georgia
Long County, Georgia has a total population of 18,374, making it the 1,969th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Long County is 34.0 years, which is 12.6% below the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Long County is $68,808, which ranks #1,282 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 8.4% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 17.3%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 6.3%.
The median home value in Long County is $218,300, 22.6% below the national median. Renters in Long County pay a median gross rent of $976 per month. The homeownership rate is 65.2%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Long County, 13.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 60.6% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 89.0% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 32.8 min.
Long County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 53.0% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (22.9%) and Hispanic or Latino (13.1%).
All data for Long 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.