Georgia Gazetteer
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 69,143 (100%) |
| Population Density | 144 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 44 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $88,438 |
| Per Capita Income | $38,913 |
| Median Home Value | $276,000 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 25,943 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 19,030 (73.4%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 5,257 (20.3%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,656 (6.4%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 24,287 |
| Average Household Size | 2.83 |
| Family Households | 18,049 (74.3%) |
The table below compares Effingham County to the other 159 counties and county equivalents in Georgia by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 35 | 78th |
| Population Density | # 45 | 72nd |
| Median Household Income | # 15 | 91st |
| Per Capita Income | # 24 | 85th |
| Diversity Index | # 120 | 25th |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE Georgia Census Data Comparison Tool.
