Seminole County, Georgia

GA · FIPS 13253 Republican

Located in Georgia, Seminole County has a population of 9,156 residents and a median age of 46.0 years, making it the #2,554 most populous county out of 3,222 nationwide. In terms of economic indicators, the county has a poverty rate of 20.1%. The median home value is $121,900, and the median household income is $49,495, which is 34% below the national median.

9,156
Population
#2,554 of 3,222
$49,495
Median Income
-34.1% #2,795 of 3,222
46.0 years
Median Age
+18.3% #593 of 3,222
20.1%
Poverty Rate
+59.6% #2,682 of 3,222

Demographics

Seminole County has a population of 9,156, making it the #2,554 most populous county in the US. The median age is 46.0 years, which is 18.3% above the national median.

Population Trend

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Year-over-Year Population Growth

Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

99.2%
Native Born
0.8%
Foreign Born

Geographic Mobility (Past Year)

Economy

The median household income in Seminole County is $49,495, ranking #2,795 out of 3,222 counties — 34.1% below the national median. The poverty rate is 20.1% and unemployment stands at 6.0%.

Income#2,795
$49,495
-34.1%
vs nation
13th percentile
Per Capita#2,404
$30,138
-27.0%
vs nation
25th percentile
Poverty#2,682
20.1%
+59.6%
vs nation
17th percentile
Unemployment#2,522
6.0%
+12.6%
vs nation
22th percentile

Income Distribution

Industry of Employment

Occupation

Housing

The median home value in Seminole County is $121,900 (-56.8% vs national). Renters pay a median of $879/mo and the homeownership rate is 80.2%.

Home Value#2,630
$121,900
-56.8%
vs nation
18th percentile
Rent#1,551
$879
-24.4%
vs nation
52th percentile
Homeownership#599
80.2%
+24.5%
vs nation
81th percentile

Household Type

Education

In Seminole County, 13.4% of adults age 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is 60.3% below the national average, ranking #2,996 out of 3,222 counties.

Bachelor's Degree or Higher
13.4% −60.3% vs nation
Rank #2,996 of 3,222
7th percentile

Bachelor's Degree or Higher Trend

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Health & Wellbeing

Life expectancy in Seminole County is 72.7 years. 22.7% of adults report poor or fair health and 15.1% lack health insurance. Data from County Health Rankings (2025).

Life Expectancy#2,329
72.7
-3.3%
vs nation
24th percentile
Poor/Fair Health#2,366
22.7%
+16.0%
vs nation
25th percentile
Diabetes#2,607
13.3%
+19.5%
vs nation
17th percentile
Insufficient Sleep#2,545
41.0%
+9.9%
vs nation
19th percentile
Poor Mental Health Days#2,061
5.9
+4.0%
vs nation
35th percentile
Poor Physical Health Days#2,234
4.8
+8.1%
vs nation
29th percentile
Uninsured Rate#2,659
15.1%
+44.4%
vs nation
15th percentile
Physical Inactivity#2,302
29.5%
+11.8%
vs nation
27th percentile
Food Insecurity#2,418
16.9%
+17.3%
vs nation
23th percentile

Substance Use

19.3% of adults in Seminole County smoke , 42.4% are obese , and 15.8% report excessive drinking.

Adult Smoking#2,066
19.3%
+7.5%
vs nation
34th percentile
Adult Obesity#2,700
42.4%
+11.9%
vs nation
14th percentile
Excessive Drinking#324
15.8%
-20.3%
vs nation
90th percentile

Safety

The homicide rate in Seminole County is 16.5 per 100,000 . Motor vehicle deaths occur at a rate of 35.3 per 100,000.

Homicide Rate#1,393
16.5
+106.2%
vs nation
9th percentile
Firearm Fatalities#2,208
28.3
+58.3%
vs nation
10th percentile
Motor Vehicle Deaths#2,610
35.3
+74.2%
vs nation
8th percentile

Families & Children

34.1% of children in Seminole County live in poverty . The teen birth rate is 38.3 per 1,000 females age 15–19.

Teen Birth Rate#2,769
38.3
+75.3%
vs nation
8th percentile
Child Poverty#2,982
34.1%
+79.5%
vs nation
5th percentile

Civic & Transportation

Voter turnout in Seminole County is 59.7%. The mean commute time is 27.1 min, which is 1.8% below the national average.

Voter Turnout
59.7% NaN% vs nation
Rank #NaN of NaN
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Voter Turnout Trend

Mean Commute Time
27.1 min −1.8% vs nation
Rank #1,458 of 3,222
55th percentile

Mean Commute Time Trend

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Elections

In the 2024 presidential election, Seminole County voted Republican with a margin of 40.5%. The vote was 29.7% Dem / 70.2% Rep. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted 5.6 toward Republicans .

2024 REP +40.5%
29.7% 70.2%
Dem 4,007 votes Rep
2020 REP +34.9%
32.3% 67.2%
Dem 3,888 votes Rep
2016 REP +32.3%
33.2% 65.5%
Dem 3,577 votes Rep
2012 REP +20.4%
39.2% 59.6%
Dem 3,765 votes Rep
2008 REP +16.4%
41.5% 57.9%
Dem 3,996 votes Rep

Vote Share Over Time

About Seminole County, Georgia

Seminole County, Georgia has a total population of 9,156, making it the 2,554th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Seminole County is 46.0 years, which is 18.3% above the national median of 38.9 years.

The median household income in Seminole County is $49,495, which ranks #2,795 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 34.1% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 20.1%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 6.0%.

The median home value in Seminole County is $121,900, 56.8% below the national median. Renters in Seminole County pay a median gross rent of $879 per month. The homeownership rate is 80.2%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.

In Seminole County, 13.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 60.3% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 85.2% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 27.1 min.

Seminole County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 61.9% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (33.5%) and Hispanic or Latino (3.1%).

All data for Seminole 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.