Miller County, Georgia

GA · FIPS 13201 Republican

Located in Georgia, Miller County has a population of 5,850 residents and a median age of 43.6 years, making it the #2,823 most populous county out of 3,222 nationwide. In terms of economic indicators, the county has a poverty rate of 23.8%. The median home value is $124,000, and the median household income is $51,425, which is 32% below the national median.

5,850
Population
#2,823 of 3,222
$51,425
Median Income
-31.6% #2,695 of 3,222
43.6 years
Median Age
+12.1% #1,031 of 3,222
23.8%
Poverty Rate
+88.6% #2,937 of 3,222

Demographics

Miller County has a population of 5,850, making it the #2,823 most populous county in the US. The median age is 43.6 years, which is 12.1% above the national median.

Population Trend

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Year-over-Year Population Growth

Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

97.3%
Native Born
2.7%
Foreign Born

Geographic Mobility (Past Year)

Economy

The median household income in Miller County is $51,425, ranking #2,695 out of 3,222 counties — 31.6% below the national median. The poverty rate is 23.8% and unemployment stands at 3.9%.

Income#2,695
$51,425
-31.6%
vs nation
16th percentile
Per Capita#2,341
$30,453
-26.2%
vs nation
27th percentile
Poverty#2,937
23.8%
+88.6%
vs nation
9th percentile
Unemployment#1,275
3.9%
-26.1%
vs nation
60th percentile

Income Distribution

Industry of Employment

Occupation

Housing

The median home value in Miller County is $124,000 (-56.0% vs national). Renters pay a median of $810/mo and the homeownership rate is 70.5%.

Home Value#2,591
$124,000
-56.0%
vs nation
19th percentile
Rent#2,027
$810
-30.4%
vs nation
37th percentile
Homeownership#2,241
70.5%
+9.4%
vs nation
30th percentile

Household Type

Education

In Miller County, 21.3% of adults age 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is 36.7% below the national average, ranking #1,768 out of 3,222 counties.

Bachelor's Degree or Higher
21.3% −36.7% vs nation
Rank #1,768 of 3,222
45th percentile

Bachelor's Degree or Higher Trend

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Health & Wellbeing

Life expectancy in Miller County is 67.3 years. 25.3% of adults report poor or fair health and 13.8% lack health insurance. Data from County Health Rankings (2025).

Life Expectancy#3,013
67.3
-10.5%
vs nation
2th percentile
Poor/Fair Health#2,753
25.3%
+29.3%
vs nation
12th percentile
Diabetes#2,606
13.3%
+19.5%
vs nation
17th percentile
Insufficient Sleep#2,289
40.0%
+7.2%
vs nation
27th percentile
Poor Mental Health Days#2,489
6.1
+8.3%
vs nation
21th percentile
Poor Physical Health Days#2,625
5.1
+14.9%
vs nation
17th percentile
Uninsured Rate#2,465
13.8%
+31.5%
vs nation
22th percentile
Physical Inactivity#2,837
33.4%
+26.6%
vs nation
10th percentile
Food Insecurity#2,569
17.5%
+21.5%
vs nation
18th percentile

Substance Use

21.8% of adults in Miller County smoke , 41.7% are obese , and 16.1% report excessive drinking.

Adult Smoking#2,663
21.8%
+21.4%
vs nation
15th percentile
Adult Obesity#2,550
41.7%
+10.0%
vs nation
19th percentile
Excessive Drinking#386
16.1%
-18.8%
vs nation
88th percentile

Safety

. Motor vehicle deaths occur at a rate of 44.4 per 100,000.

Motor Vehicle Deaths#2,757
44.4
+119.4%
vs nation
2th percentile

Families & Children

30.9% of children in Miller County live in poverty . The teen birth rate is 28.2 per 1,000 females age 15–19.

Teen Birth Rate#2,215
28.2
+29.2%
vs nation
26th percentile
Child Poverty#2,885
30.9%
+62.7%
vs nation
8th percentile

Civic & Transportation

Voter turnout in Miller County is 64.7%. The mean commute time is 26.7 min, which is 3.1% below the national average.

Voter Turnout
64.7% NaN% vs nation
Rank #NaN of NaN
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Voter Turnout Trend

Mean Commute Time
26.7 min −3.1% vs nation
Rank #1,536 of 3,222
52th percentile

Mean Commute Time Trend

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Elections

In the 2024 presidential election, Miller County voted Republican with a margin of 50.5%. The vote was 24.6% Dem / 75.1% Rep. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted 4.0 toward Republicans .

2024 REP +50.5%
24.6% 75.1%
Dem 2,724 votes Rep
2020 REP +46.5%
26.4% 72.9%
Dem 2,834 votes Rep
2016 REP +49.8%
24.5% 74.3%
Dem 2,540 votes Rep
2012 REP +38.1%
30.6% 68.7%
Dem 2,770 votes Rep
2008 REP +39.5%
29.9% 69.4%
Dem 2,738 votes Rep

Vote Share Over Time

About Miller County, Georgia

Miller County, Georgia has a total population of 5,850, making it the 2,823rd most populous county in the United States. The median age in Miller County is 43.6 years, which is 12.1% above the national median of 38.9 years.

The median household income in Miller County is $51,425, which ranks #2,695 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 31.6% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 23.8%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 3.9%.

The median home value in Miller County is $124,000, 56.0% below the national median. Renters in Miller County pay a median gross rent of $810 per month. The homeownership rate is 70.5%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.

In Miller County, 21.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 36.7% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 90.4% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 26.7 min.

Miller County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 64.9% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (28.2%) and Hispanic or Latino (3.3%).

All data for Miller 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.