2023 ACS Census Data · Population 17,512
Long County is a small county in Georgia with a population of 17,512. The median household income is $64,747, near the national median. The poverty rate is 16.0%, median home value is $196,500, and 12.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Its college education attainment is 47% below the national average.
Population
17,512
2023 estimate
Rank #2008 of 3,222 counties
Median Income?The midpoint of all household incomes — half of households earn more, half earn less.Learn more →
$64,747
Household
Rank #1469 of 3,222 counties
Median Home Value?Estimated market value of owner-occupied homes at the 50th percentile.
$196,500
Owner-occupied
Rank #1278 of 3,222 counties
Bachelor's Degree+?Percent of adults 25 and older who hold at least a bachelor's degree.Learn more →
12.8%
Adults 25+
Rank #2995 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.
49.7%
Foreign-Born?Percent of residents born outside the United States.
3.5%
Speak Non-English at Home?Percent of households where a language other than English is spoken at home.
9.8%
Veterans?Percent of civilian population 18 and over who have served in the U.S. armed forces.
11.3%
Income, poverty, and employment data from the American Community Survey
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Household Income
7% above Georgia avg·0% below national avg
Poverty Rate
8% above Georgia avg·7% below national avg
Labor Force Participation
3% below Georgia avg·7% 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 →
$26,766
Poverty Rate?Percent of residents living below the federal poverty line, which varies by household size.Learn more →
16.0%
Labor Force Participation?Percent of civilians 16+ who are employed or actively looking for work.Learn more →
53.5%
Home values, ownership rates, and rental costs
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Home Value
9% above Georgia avg·6% below national avg
Median Monthly Rent
0% above Georgia avg·0% above national avg
Home Ownership Rate
10% below Georgia avg·13% below national avg
Housing Cost Burden
26% below Georgia avg·37% below national avg
Housing Units
6,605
Households
5,836
Ownership & Cost Burden
Persons per Household?Average number of people living in each occupied housing unit.
3.0
Median Owner Costs (w/ Mortgage)?Typical monthly costs for homeowners with a mortgage, including principal, interest, taxes, and insurance.Learn more →
$1,559
Broadband Subscription?Percent of households with a broadband internet subscription.Learn more →
89.8%
Mean Commute Time?Average one-way travel time to work, in minutes, for workers 16 and older.Learn more →
30 min
Educational attainment among adults
Benchmarks vs State & National
Bachelor's Degree Rate
38% below Georgia avg·47% below national avg
High School Graduation Rate
1% above Georgia avg·3% below national avg
Attainment
Health & Access
With Disability (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 with a cognitive, physical, or sensory disability.Learn more →
17.3%
Without Health Insurance (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 who lack any form of health insurance coverage.Learn more →
11.4%
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