Stephens County, Georgia
GA · FIPS 13257 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 27,012 | — | #1,578 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $54,754 | -27.1% | #2,489 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 40.8 years | +4.9% | #1,855 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $175,300 | -37.8% | #1,700 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $820 | -29.5% | #1,956 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 15.8% | +25.0% | #2,080 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Stephens County has a population of 27,012, making it the #1,578 most populous county in the US. The median age is 40.8 years, which is 4.9% above the national median.
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The median household income in Stephens County is $54,754, ranking #2,489 out of 3,222 counties — 27.1% below the national median. The poverty rate is 15.8% and unemployment stands at 5.4%.
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The median home value in Stephens County is $175,300 (-37.8% vs national). Renters pay a median of $820/mo and the homeownership rate is 73.6%.
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85.4% of residents in Stephens County have health insurance coverage, which is 6.9% below the national rate.
About Stephens County, Georgia
Stephens County, Georgia has a total population of 27,012, making it the 1,578th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Stephens County is 40.8 years, which is 4.9% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Stephens County is $54,754, which ranks #2,489 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 27.1% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 15.8%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 5.4%.
The median home value in Stephens County is $175,300, 37.8% below the national median. Renters in Stephens County pay a median gross rent of $820 per month. The homeownership rate is 73.6%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Stephens County, 15.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 55.1% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 85.4% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 24.7 min.
Stephens County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 80.6% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (8.1%) and Two or More Races (6.2%).
All data for Stephens 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.