Richest & Poorest Counties in Georgia
Georgia has 159 counties. The wealthiest county by median household income is Forsyth County at $143,784 , while the lowest-income county is Randolph County at $28,380 . The statewide median household income is $77,353, compared to the national median of $75,149.
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Georgia — Median Household Income by County
Source: U.S. Census Bureau — ACS 5-Year Estimates. All values are estimates subject to margin of error.
Richest Counties in Georgia
Top 10 counties ranked by median household income.
| # | County | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Forsyth County | $143,784 |
| 2 | Oconee County | $121,217 |
| 3 | Fayette County | $111,978 |
| 4 | Cherokee County | $108,115 |
| 5 | Bryan County | $103,408 |
| 6 | Cobb County | $102,738 |
| 7 | Paulding County | $98,031 |
| 8 | Harris County | $97,302 |
| 9 | Columbia County | $95,592 |
| 10 | Coweta County | $95,548 |
Poorest Counties in Georgia
Bottom 10 counties ranked by median household income.
| # | County | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 159 | Randolph County | $28,380 |
| 158 | Stewart County | $33,250 |
| 157 | Turner County | $36,799 |
| 156 | Hancock County | $40,082 |
| 155 | Quitman County | $40,179 |
| 154 | Jeff Davis County | $40,283 |
| 153 | Wheeler County | $40,539 |
| 152 | Macon County | $41,031 |
| 151 | Talbot County | $41,597 |
| 150 | Ben Hill County | $41,758 |
All 159 Counties Ranked
Every county in Georgia ranked by median household income. Click any county for its full profile.
About This Data
All figures are estimates from the American Community Survey 2024 5-Year Estimates, published by the U.S. Census Bureau. Values are subject to sampling variability and margin of error.
Rankings are within Georgia only and may differ from national rankings. For more information, see our methodology.