Elberton, Georgia Population 2022
Elberton is a city located in Elbert County Georgia. Elberton has a 2020 population of 4,317. It is also the county seat of Elbert County. Elberton is currently declining at a rate of -0.09% annually and its population has decreased by -5.54% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 4,570 in 2010.
The average household income in Elberton is $49,490 with a poverty rate of 28.74%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $682 per month, and the median house value is $85,000. The median age in Elberton is 42.2 years, 40.2 years for males, and 43.3 years for females.
Elberton Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Elbertonwas:
- White: 52.77%
- Black or African American: 44.39%
- Other race: 1.50%
- Two or more races: 1.34%
- Native American: 0.00%
- Asian: 0.00%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,292 | 52.77% |
| Black or African American | 1,928 | 44.39% |
| Some Other Race | 65 | 1.50% |
| Two or More Races | 58 | 1.34% |
Elberton Population Pyramid $2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,754 | 2.41 | 50.4 |
| Non Family | 757 | 1.22 | 37.6 |
| Married | 516 | 2.95 | 83.7 |
| Female | 371 | 3.67 | 31.3 |
| Male | 110 | 3.79 | 46.4 |
3.23
Average Family Size
2.41
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 197 | 6.54% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 384 | 12.75% |
| High School Graduate | 1,101 | 36.57% |
| Some College | 715 | 23.75% |
| Associates Degree | 225 | 7.47% |
| Bachelors Degree | 276 | 9.17% |
| Graduate Degree | 113 | 3.75% |
Elberton Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,586 | 1,289 | 275 |
| Black | 1,266 | 1,081 | 106 |
| Hispanic | 116 | 42 | |
| Other Race | 25 | ||
| 2+ Races | 18 | 18 | 8 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 44.44%.
Elberton Language by Age
Elberton Language
92.18% of Elberton residents speak only English, while 7.82% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 7.45% of the population.
Elberton Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 1,891 | 861 | 45.53% |
| White | 1,922 | 219 | 11.39% |
| Hispanic | 337 | 100 | 29.67% |
| Other | 65 | NaN% | |
| Multiple | 58 | 10 | 17.24% |
28.74%
Overall Poverty Rate
22.65%
Male Poverty Rate
34.90%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Elberton
The race most likely to be in poverty in Elberton is Black, with 45.53% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Elberton is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.26%. Among those working part-time, it was 38.83%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 30.35%.
Elberton Marital Status
Marriage Rates
31.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
31.0%
Male Marriage Rate
31.4%
Female Marriage Rate
Elberton Married by Age and Sex
Elberton Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Elberton Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 202 | 10.49% |
| Black | 123 | 8.58% |
| 2+ Races | 10 | 55.56% |
Elberton Veterans by Education
7.19%
Veteran Poverty Rate
42.51%
Veteran Disability Rate
48.5%
Labor Force Participation
43.4%
Employment Rate
10.1%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
75.22%
Born in Elberton
95.60%
Native Born
4.40%
Foreign Born
2.05%
Non Citizen
2.35%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
95.60% of Elberton residents were born in the United States, with 75.22% having been born in Georgia. 2.05% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 4,317 | -4 | -0.09% |
| 2021 | 4,321 | -4 | -0.09% |
| 2020 | 4,325 | -4 | -0.09% |
| 2019 | 4,329 | -4 | -0.09% |
| 2018 | 4,333 | -1 | -0.02% |
| 2017 | 4,334 | -30 | -0.69% |
| 2016 | 4,364 | -42 | -0.95% |
| 2015 | 4,406 | -34 | -0.77% |
| 2014 | 4,440 | -8 | -0.18% |
| 2013 | 4,448 | -14 | -0.31% |
| 2012 | 4,462 | -29 | -0.65% |
| 2011 | 4,491 | -79 | -1.73% |
| 2010 | 4,570 | -173 | -0.37% |
| 2000 | 4,743 | -939 | -1.79% |
| 1990 | 5,682 | -4 | -0.01% |
| 1980 | 5,686 | -752 | -1.23% |
| 1970 | 6,438 | -669 | -0.98% |
| 1960 | 7,107 | 335 | 0.48% |
| 1950 | 6,772 | 584 | 0.91% |
| 1940 | 6,188 | 1,538 | 2.90% |
| 1930 | 4,650 | -1,825 | -3.26% |
| 1920 | 6,475 | -8 | -0.01% |
| 1910 | 6,483 | 2,649 | 5.39% |
| 1900 | 3,834 | 0.00% |