2023 ACS Census Data · Population 12,711
Charlton County is a small county in Georgia with a population of 12,711. The median household income is $48,534, 25% below the national average. The poverty rate is 22.5%, median home value is $119,000, and 11.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Its college education attainment is 53% below the national average.
Population
12,711
2023 estimate
Rank #2300 of 3,222 counties
Median Income?The midpoint of all household incomes — half of households earn more, half earn less.Learn more →
$48,534
Household
Rank #2765 of 3,222 counties
Median Home Value?Estimated market value of owner-occupied homes at the 50th percentile.
$119,000
Owner-occupied
Rank #2563 of 3,222 counties
Bachelor's Degree+?Percent of adults 25 and older who hold at least a bachelor's degree.Learn more →
11.4%
Adults 25+
Rank #3111 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.
42.0%
Foreign-Born?Percent of residents born outside the United States.
3.2%
Speak Non-English at Home?Percent of households where a language other than English is spoken at home.
5.0%
Veterans?Percent of civilian population 18 and over who have served in the U.S. armed forces.
6.7%
Income, poverty, and employment data from the American Community Survey
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Household Income
20% below Georgia avg·25% below national avg
Poverty Rate
30% below Georgia avg·50% below national avg
Labor Force Participation
9% below Georgia avg·13% 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 →
$24,015
Poverty Rate?Percent of residents living below the federal poverty line, which varies by household size.Learn more →
22.5%
Labor Force Participation?Percent of civilians 16+ who are employed or actively looking for work.Learn more →
50.2%
Home values, ownership rates, and rental costs
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Home Value
34% below Georgia avg·43% below national avg
Median Monthly Rent
3% below Georgia avg·4% below national avg
Home Ownership Rate
11% above Georgia avg·7% above national avg
Housing Cost Burden
24% below Georgia avg·34% below national avg
Housing Units
4,708
Households
4,086
Ownership & Cost Burden
Persons per Household?Average number of people living in each occupied housing unit.
2.9
Median Owner Costs (w/ Mortgage)?Typical monthly costs for homeowners with a mortgage, including principal, interest, taxes, and insurance.Learn more →
$1,153
Broadband Subscription?Percent of households with a broadband internet subscription.Learn more →
81.9%
Mean Commute Time?Average one-way travel time to work, in minutes, for workers 16 and older.Learn more →
25 min
Educational attainment among adults
Benchmarks vs State & National
Bachelor's Degree Rate
45% below Georgia avg·53% below national avg
High School Graduation Rate
0% below Georgia avg·4% below national avg
Attainment
Health & Access
With Disability (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 with a cognitive, physical, or sensory disability.Learn more →
16.3%
Without Health Insurance (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 who lack any form of health insurance coverage.Learn more →
20.5%
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