Elbert County, Georgia
Elbert County is home to 19,849 people. 18.0% of residents live below the poverty line, above the Georgia rate (13.4%). The median household income is $58,450.
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| Measure | Value | Georgia | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 19,849 | 10,940,407 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median household income | $58,450 | $77,353 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Below poverty line | 18.0% | 13.4% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Children in poverty | 29.5% | 18.3% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Unemployment rate (BLS) | 3.6% | – | 2025 | Local Area Unemployment Statistics |
| No health insurance | 12.2% | 12.4% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 16.3% | 34.9% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median home value | $142,000 | $303,300 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median gross rent | $844 | $1,393 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Renters paying 30%+ of income | 39.3% | 52.4% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Foreign-born | 4.5% | 11.2% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median age | 43.2 years | 37.6 years | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
Neighboring counties
- Hart County
- Lincoln County
- Madison County
- Oglethorpe County
- Wilkes County
- Abbeville County, South Carolina
- Anderson County, South Carolina
- McCormick County, South Carolina
Figures are the latest published estimates, from the sources named; survey estimates carry margins of error.