Effingham County, Georgia
Effingham County is home to 69,143 people. 6.8% of residents live below the poverty line, below the Georgia rate (13.4%). The median household income is $88,438.
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| Measure | Value | Georgia | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 69,143 | 10,940,407 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median household income | $88,438 | $77,353 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Below poverty line | 6.8% | 13.4% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Children in poverty | 6.9% | 18.3% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Unemployment rate (BLS) | 2.6% | – | 2025 | Local Area Unemployment Statistics |
| No health insurance | 9.7% | 12.4% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 27.2% | 34.9% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median home value | $276,000 | $303,300 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median gross rent | $1,147 | $1,393 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Renters paying 30%+ of income | 32.2% | 52.4% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Foreign-born | 4.2% | 11.2% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median age | 37.0 years | 37.6 years | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
Neighboring counties
- Bryan County
- Bulloch County
- Chatham County
- Screven County
- Hampton County, South Carolina
- Jasper County, South Carolina
Figures are the latest published estimates, from the sources named; survey estimates carry margins of error.