Schley County, Georgia
GA · FIPS 13249 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 4,513 | — | #2,933 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $56,875 | -24.3% | #2,339 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 41.5 years | +6.7% | #1,640 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $143,900 | -49.0% | #2,334 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $816 | -29.8% | #1,988 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 13.9% | +10.3% | #1,726 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Schley County has a population of 4,513, making it the #2,933 most populous county in the US. The median age is 41.5 years, which is 6.7% above the national median.
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The median household income in Schley County is $56,875, ranking #2,339 out of 3,222 counties — 24.3% below the national median. The poverty rate is 13.9% and unemployment stands at 7.6%.
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The median home value in Schley County is $143,900 (-49.0% vs national). Renters pay a median of $816/mo and the homeownership rate is 80.0%.
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89.9% of residents in Schley County have health insurance coverage, which is 2.0% below the national rate.
About Schley County, Georgia
Schley County, Georgia has a total population of 4,513, making it the 2,933rd most populous county in the United States. The median age in Schley County is 41.5 years, which is 6.7% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Schley County is $56,875, which ranks #2,339 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 24.3% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 13.9%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 7.6%.
The median home value in Schley County is $143,900, 49.0% below the national median. Renters in Schley County pay a median gross rent of $816 per month. The homeownership rate is 80.0%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Schley County, 22.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 34.2% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 89.9% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 31.9 min.
Schley County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 82.6% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (14.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (1.4%).
All data for Schley 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.