Soperton, Georgia Population 2022
Soperton is a city located in Treutlen County Georgia. Soperton has a 2020 population of 2,843. It is also the county seat of Treutlen County. Soperton is currently declining at a rate of -0.80% annually and its population has decreased by -1.59% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,889 in 2010.
The average household income in Soperton is $56,687 with a poverty rate of 33.49%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $582 per month, and the median house value is $67,200. The median age in Soperton is 42.3 years, 40.6 years for males, and 46.8 years for females.
Soperton Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Sopertonwas:
- Black or African American: 56.72%
- White: 42.33%
- Two or more races: 0.94%
- Native American: 0.00%
- Asian: 0.00%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
- Other race: 0.00%
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,300 | 42.33% |
| Black or African American | 1,742 | 56.72% |
| Two or More Races | 29 | 0.94% |
Soperton Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,110 | 2.44 | 49.5 |
| Married | 315 | 3.22 | 67.3 |
| Male | 85 | 2.6 | 23.5 |
| Female | 247 | 3.74 | 52.2 |
| Non Family | 463 | 1.19 | 40.6 |
3.23
Average Family Size
2.44
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 106 | 5.01% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 367 | 17.36% |
| High School Graduate | 1,048 | 49.57% |
| Some College | 213 | 10.08% |
| Associates Degree | 117 | 5.53% |
| Bachelors Degree | 142 | 6.72% |
| Graduate Degree | 121 | 5.72% |
Soperton Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,034 | 904 | 201 |
| Black | 1,044 | 701 | 62 |
| 2+ Races | 6 | 6 | |
| Hispanic | 30 | 30 |
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 white people with a rate of 19.44%.
Soperton Language by Age
Soperton Language
98.41% of Soperton residents speak only English, while 1.59% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.38% of the population.
Soperton Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Multiple | 10 | 10 | 100.00% |
| Black | 1,538 | 642 | 41.74% |
| White | 1,133 | 256 | 22.59% |
| Other | NaN% |
33.49%
Overall Poverty Rate
24.63%
Male Poverty Rate
41.50%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Soperton
The race most likely to be in poverty in Soperton is Multiple, with 100.00% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Soperton is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.78%. Among those working part-time, it was 49.85%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 44.16%.
Soperton Marital Status
Marriage Rates
30.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
32.4%
Male Marriage Rate
27.8%
Female Marriage Rate
Soperton Married by Age and Sex
Soperton 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 45-54.
Soperton Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 124 | 10.54% |
| Black | 62 | 4.88% |
Soperton Veterans by Education
0.00%
Veteran Poverty Rate
48.39%
Veteran Disability Rate
42%
Labor Force Participation
36%
Employment Rate
14.2%
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
82.51%
Born in Soperton
99.80%
Native Born
0.20%
Foreign Born
0.00%
Non Citizen
0.20%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
99.80% of Soperton residents were born in the United States, with 82.51% having been born in Georgia. 0.00% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 2,596 | 0.00% | |
| 1980 | 2,981 | 385 | 1.39% |
| 1990 | 2,797 | -184 | -0.64% |
| 2000 | 2,824 | 27 | 0.10% |
| 2010 | 3,115 | 291 | 0.99% |
| 2011 | 3,092 | -23 | -0.74% |
| 2012 | 3,069 | -23 | -0.74% |
| 2013 | 3,046 | -23 | -0.75% |
| 2014 | 3,023 | -23 | -0.76% |
| 2015 | 3,000 | -23 | -0.76% |
| 2016 | 2,977 | -23 | -0.77% |
| 2017 | 2,954 | -23 | -0.77% |
| 2018 | 2,931 | -23 | -0.78% |
| 2019 | 2,908 | -23 | -0.78% |
| 2020 | 2,889 | -19 | -0.65% |
| 2021 | 2,866 | -23 | -0.80% |
| 2022 | 2,843 | -23 | -0.80% |