2023 ACS Census Data · Population 18,426
Appling County is a small county in Georgia with a population of 18,426. The median household income is $43,728, 33% below the national average. The poverty rate is 23.8%, median home value is $81,400, and 9.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Its college education attainment is 59% below the national average.
Population
18,426
2023 estimate
Rank #1965 of 3,222 counties
Median Income?The midpoint of all household incomes — half of households earn more, half earn less.Learn more →
$43,728
Household
Rank #2962 of 3,222 counties
Median Home Value?Estimated market value of owner-occupied homes at the 50th percentile.
$81,400
Owner-occupied
Rank #3137 of 3,222 counties
Bachelor's Degree+?Percent of adults 25 and older who hold at least a bachelor's degree.Learn more →
9.9%
Adults 25+
Rank #3179 of 3,222 counties
Location
Population breakdown by race, ethnicity, and age
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Female Population?Percent of the total population identifying as female.
49.8%
Foreign-Born?Percent of residents born outside the United States.
6.2%
Speak Non-English at Home?Percent of households where a language other than English is spoken at home.
10.8%
Veterans?Percent of civilian population 18 and over who have served in the U.S. armed forces.
3.3%
Income, poverty, and employment data from the American Community Survey
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Household Income
28% below Georgia avg·33% below national avg
Poverty Rate
37% below Georgia avg·59% below national avg
Labor Force Participation
5% below Georgia avg·9% below national avg
Economic Indicators
Per Capita Income?Total income divided by total population — the average income per person, regardless of household size.Learn more →
$25,218
Poverty Rate?Percent of residents living below the federal poverty line, which varies by household size.Learn more →
23.8%
Labor Force Participation?Percent of civilians 16+ who are employed or actively looking for work.Learn more →
52.4%
Home values, ownership rates, and rental costs
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Home Value
55% below Georgia avg·61% below national avg
Median Monthly Rent
23% below Georgia avg·23% below national avg
Home Ownership Rate
2% above Georgia avg·2% below national avg
Housing Cost Burden
2% below Georgia avg·10% below national avg
Housing Units
8,526
Households
7,037
Ownership & Cost Burden
Persons per Household?Average number of people living in each occupied housing unit.
2.5
Median Owner Costs (w/ Mortgage)?Typical monthly costs for homeowners with a mortgage, including principal, interest, taxes, and insurance.Learn more →
$1,127
Broadband Subscription?Percent of households with a broadband internet subscription.Learn more →
72.2%
Mean Commute Time?Average one-way travel time to work, in minutes, for workers 16 and older.Learn more →
24 min
Educational attainment among adults
Benchmarks vs State & National
Bachelor's Degree Rate
52% below Georgia avg·59% below national avg
High School Graduation Rate
5% below Georgia avg·8% below national avg
Attainment
Health & Access
With Disability (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 with a cognitive, physical, or sensory disability.Learn more →
8.6%
Without Health Insurance (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 who lack any form of health insurance coverage.Learn more →
19.4%
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