State
County
Land Area (mi²)
4.4 sq mi
Density (mi²)
736.40/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
1.47% (47)
Growth Since 2010
4.08% (127)
Rank in State
Rank in Country
Soperton, Georgia Population 2021
3,242
Soperton is a city located in Treutlen County Georgia. It is also the county seat of Treutlen County. With a 2020 population of 3,242, it is the 192nd largest city in Georgia and the 6016th largest city in the United States . Soperton is currently growing at a rate of 1.47% annually and its population has increased by 4.08% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,115 in 2010. Spanning over 4 miles, Soperton has a population density of 736 people per square mile.
The average household income in Soperton is $56,687 with a poverty rate of 25.37%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $579 per month, and the median house value is $68,600. 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: 50.00%
- White: 49.06%
- Two or more races: 0.78%
- Other race: 0.16%
- Native American: 0.00%
- Asian: 0.00%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
The current population of Soperton, Georgia is 3,242 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 3,242.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 3,115.
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 1,538 | 50.00% |
| White | 1,509 | 49.06% |
| Two or More Races | 24 | 0.78% |
| Some Other Race | 5 | 0.16% |
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Soperton Population Pyramid $2021
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| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,088 | 2.51 | 57.4 |
| Non Family | 389 | 1.05 | 50.4 |
| Married | 347 | 3.3 | 75.5 |
| Female | 227 | 3.54 | 48.9 |
| Male | 125 | 3.02 | 44 |
3.25
Average Family Size
2.51
Average Household Size
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 141 | 6.41% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 346 | 15.73% |
| High School Graduate | 1,015 | 46.16% |
| Some College | 227 | 10.32% |
| Associates Degree | 150 | 6.82% |
| Bachelors Degree | 208 | 9.46% |
| Graduate Degree | 112 | 5.09% |
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Soperton Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,232 | 1,013 | 248 |
| Black | 936 | 668 | 72 |
| Hispanic | 19 | 19 | |
| 2+ Races | 12 | 12 | |
| Other Race | 5 | 5 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among other race people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 20.13%.
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$32,328
Average Earnings
$34,250
Average Male
$30,769
Average Female
Soperton Language by Age
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Soperton Language
99.08% of Soperton residents speak only English, while 0.92% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0.79% of the population.
Soperton Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 1,351 | 544 | 40.27% |
| White | 1,358 | 146 | 10.75% |
| Multiple | 12 | 4 | 33.33% |
25.37%
Overall Poverty Rate
21.83%
Male Poverty Rate
28.38%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Soperton
The race most likely to be in poverty in Soperton is Black, with 40.27% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Soperton is White, with 10.75% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.42%. Among those working part-time, it was 38.52%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 24.80%.
Soperton Marital Status
Marriage Rates
36.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
35.6%
Male Marriage Rate
37.4%
Female Marriage Rate
Soperton Married by Age and Sex
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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 35-44.
Soperton Marital Status by Race
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 182 | 13.33% |
| Black | 52 | 4.66% |
Soperton Veterans by Education
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0.00%
Veteran Poverty Rate
57.69%
Veteran Disability Rate
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45.2%
Labor Force Participation
39.9%
Employment Rate
11.8%
Unemployment Rate
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Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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83.26%
Born in Soperton
99.77%
Native Born
0.23%
Foreign Born
0.00%
Non Citizen
0.23%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
99.77% of Soperton residents were born in the United States, with 83.26% 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.
Note: 2020 and 2021 data is projected
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,242 | 47 | 1.47% |
| 2020 | 3,195 | 47 | 1.49% |
| 2019 | 3,148 | 47 | 1.52% |
| 2018 | 3,101 | 52 | 1.71% |
| 2017 | 3,049 | 45 | 1.50% |
| 2016 | 3,004 | -74 | -2.40% |
| 2015 | 3,078 | -7 | -0.23% |
| 2014 | 3,085 | 83 | 2.76% |
| 2013 | 3,002 | -98 | -3.16% |
| 2012 | 3,100 | -10 | -0.32% |
| 2011 | 3,110 | -16 | -0.51% |
| 2010 | 3,126 | 302 | 1.02% |
| 2000 | 2,824 | 27 | 0.10% |
| 1990 | 2,797 | -184 | -0.64% |
| 1980 | 2,981 | 385 | 1.39% |
| 1970 | 2,596 | 0.00% |