U.S. County · Profile

Effingham County

71.5KTotal Population
149Pop. Density (per sq mi)
+90.66%Growth Rate
Data as of 2023

Population

Effingham County has a population of 71,541 as of 2023. It is located in Georgia.

Demographics

The following demographic data represents the racial and ethnic composition of Effingham County based on the most recent Census Bureau estimates.

Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino (any race):5.5%

Race & Ethnicity Breakdown

Race/EthnicityPercentagePopulation
White77.5%55,444
Black or African American13.7%9,801
Two or More Races5.9%4,221
Hispanic or Latino5.5%3,935
Some Other Race2.0%1,431
Asian0.7%501
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander0.2%143
American Indian/Alaska Native0.1%72

Marital Status (Age 15+)

Economics & Income

Economic indicators and income statistics for Effingham County based on American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates.

Median Household Income
$79,474
6.6% above national average
Per Capita Income
$36,506
4.8% below national average
Poverty Rate
6.6%
42.6% below national average
Median Age
36.4 years

Income & Poverty

$79,474Median Household Income
$36,506Per Capita Income
6.6%Poverty Rate
TypeMedian IncomeMean Income
Households$79,474$98,830
Families$92,126$111,733
Married-couple Families$92,126$103,181
Nonfamily Households$40,428$43,662

Sources

All data presented on this page is sourced from official U.S. government sources and is accurate as of 2023. Data is updated annually when new estimates become available.

1
U.S. Census Bureau - American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates

Population, demographics, income, poverty, and age data for Effingham County, Georgia.

2
U.S. Census Bureau - Population Estimates Program

Annual population estimates for counties.

3
U.S. Census Bureau - Decennial Census

Official population counts and demographic data from the decennial census.

Data Methodology

The statistics shown are estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS) and Population Estimates Program. Margins of error apply but are not shown. For the most current and detailed data, please visit the U.S. Census Bureau website.

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