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Fort Valley

County:
Peach County
County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
7.538
State:
Georgia

Fort Valley is a city located in Peach County, Georgia. Fort Valley has a 2026 population of 9,138. It is also the county seat of Peach County. Fort Valley is currently growing at a rate of 0.64% annually and its population has increased by 3.92% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 8,793 in 2020.

The median household income in Fort Valley is $50,283 with a poverty rate of 29.61%. The median age in Fort Valley is 32.9 years: 34.3 years for males, and 29.2 years for females. For every 100 females there are 84.0 males.

9.1K
Total Population
1,212
Density (mi²)
58 0.64%
Growth

Fort Valley Population

Fort Valley Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20269,138580.64%
20259,080570.63%
20249,0231461.64%
20238,877520.59%
20228,825650.74%
20218,760-33-0.38%
20208,79350.06%
20198,934-3-0.03%
20188,9372302.64%
20178,7071431.67%
20168,564200.23%
20158,544-363-4.08%
20148,907-119-1.32%
20139,026-662-6.83%
20129,688-52-0.53%
20119,740-59-0.6%
20109,799-16-0.16%
20008,005-193-2.35%
19908,198-802-8.91%
19809,000-251-2.71%
19709,25194111.32%
19608,3101,49021.85%
19506,8201,86737.69%
19404,9533938.62%
19304,5601,33741.48%
19203,22352619.5%
19102,69700%

Median Age

Overall: 32.9 years
Female: 29.2 years
Male: 34.3 years

Fort Valley Adults

There are 7,043 adults, (1,229 of whom are seniors) in Fort Valley.

Sex Ratio

Female: 4,814 (54.3%)
Male: 4,044 (45.7%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Fort Valley includes 61.68% Black or African American, 28.23% White, 6.28% other race, and smaller percentages for Asian, Native American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Black or African American5,46461.68%
White2,50128.23%
Other race5566.28%
Two or more races2873.24%
Asian280.32%
Native American220.25%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Other race5205.87%
White4174.71%
Two or more races520.59%
Black or African American180.2%
Asian120.14%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Black or African American5,44661.48%
White2,08423.53%
Two or more races2352.65%
Other race360.41%
Native American220.25%
Asian160.18%

Fort Valley Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Fort Valley 's average per capita income is $41,847. Household income levels show a median of $50,283. The poverty rate stands at 29.61%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$135,137-
Families$62,478$80,672
Households$50,283$64,482
Non Families$33,760$42,452

$41,847

Average Income

$50,283

Median Household Income

29.61%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)