Schley County, Georgia Population 2022
Schley County, Georgia's estimated population is 5,338 with a growth rate of 0.51% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Schley County, Georgia is the 152nd largest county in Georgia. The 2010 Population was 5,020 and has seen a growth of 6.33% since this time.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1860 | 4,633 | 0.00% | |
| 1870 | 5,129 | 496 | 10.71% |
| 1880 | 5,302 | 173 | 3.37% |
| 1890 | 5,443 | 141 | 2.66% |
| 1900 | 5,499 | 56 | 1.03% |
| 1910 | 5,213 | -286 | -5.20% |
| 1920 | 5,243 | 30 | 0.58% |
| 1930 | 5,347 | 104 | 1.98% |
| 1940 | 5,033 | -314 | -5.87% |
| 1950 | 4,036 | -997 | -19.81% |
| 1960 | 3,256 | -780 | -19.33% |
| 1970 | 3,097 | -159 | -4.88% |
| 1980 | 3,433 | 336 | 10.85% |
| 1990 | 3,588 | 155 | 4.52% |
| 2010 | 5,020 | 1,432 | 39.91% |
| 2011 | 5,044 | 24 | 0.48% |
| 2012 | 5,024 | -20 | -0.40% |
| 2013 | 5,095 | 71 | 1.41% |
| 2014 | 5,189 | 94 | 1.84% |
| 2015 | 5,209 | 20 | 0.39% |
| 2016 | 5,173 | -36 | -0.69% |
| 2017 | 5,235 | 62 | 1.20% |
| 2018 | 5,230 | -5 | -0.10% |
| 2019 | 5,257 | 27 | 0.52% |
| 2020 | 5,284 | 27 | 0.51% |
| 2021 | 5,311 | 27 | 0.51% |
| 2022 | 5,338 | 27 | 0.51% |
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,505 | 67.21% |
| Black or African American | 1,427 | 27.36% |
| Some Other Race | 137 | 2.63% |
| Two or More Races | 146 | 2.80% |
Schley County, Georgia Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,861 | 2.8 | 77.1 |
| Married | 1,117 | 3.33 | 85.4 |
| Male | 131 | 2.71 | 88.5 |
| Female | 233 | 3.2 | 54.1 |
| Non Family | 380 | 1.03 | 62.9 |
3.24
Average Family Size
2.8
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 135 | 3.89% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 358 | 10.33% |
| High School Graduate | 1,198 | 34.56% |
| Some College | 1,035 | 29.86% |
| Associates Degree | 321 | 9.26% |
| Bachelors Degree | 258 | 7.44% |
| Graduate Degree | 161 | 4.65% |
Schley County, Georgia Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 236 | 192 | 61 |
| Other Race | 123 | 105 | 30 |
| White | 2,216 | 2,005 | 290 |
| Black | 980 | 742 | 68 |
| 2+ Races | 85 | 69 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 90.48%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among hispanic people with a rate of 25.85%.
$33,532
Average Earnings
$35,625
Average Male
$29,960
Average Female
Schley County, Georgia Language by Age
Schley County, Georgia Language
97.87% of Schley County, Georgia residents speak only English, while 2.13% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.96% of the population.
Schley County, Georgia Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 1,427 | 506 | 35.46% |
| White | 3,388 | 243 | 7.17% |
| Other | 8 | NaN% | |
| Hispanic | 330 | 23 | 6.97% |
14.73%
Overall Poverty Rate
9.53%
Male Poverty Rate
19.73%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Schley County, Georgia
The race most likely to be in poverty in Schley County, Georgia is Black, with 35.46% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Schley County, Georgia is Hispanic, with 6.97% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.37%. Among those working part-time, it was 8.35%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 28.51%.
Schley County, Georgia Marital Status
Marriage Rates
56.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
58.7%
Male Marriage Rate
55.1%
Female Marriage Rate
Schley County, Georgia Married by Age and Sex
Schley County, Georgia Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Schley County, Georgia Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 222 | 8.37% |
| Black | 151 | 13.37% |
| Hispanic | 5 | 2.12% |
Schley County, Georgia Veterans by Education
2.41%
Veteran Poverty Rate
32.17%
Veteran Disability Rate
57.9%
Labor Force Participation
53.2%
Employment Rate
8%
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
79.33%
Born in Schley County, Georgia
99.02%
Native Born
0.98%
Foreign Born
0.61%
Non Citizen
0.36%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
99.02% of Schley County, Georgia residents were born in the United States, with 79.33% having been born in Georgia. 0.61% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
- US Census City/Town Population estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
- Population of States and Counties of the United States: 1790 - 1990