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Schley County, Georgia Population 2021
Schley County, Georgia's estimated population is 5,311 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 inGeorgia. The 2010 Population was 5,020 and has seen a growth of 5.80% since this time.
Note: 2020 and 2021 data is projected
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 5,311 | 27 | 0.51% |
| 2020 | 5,284 | 27 | 0.51% |
| 2019 | 5,257 | 27 | 0.52% |
| 2018 | 5,230 | -5 | -0.10% |
| 2017 | 5,235 | 62 | 1.20% |
| 2016 | 5,173 | -36 | -0.69% |
| 2015 | 5,209 | 20 | 0.39% |
| 2014 | 5,189 | 94 | 1.84% |
| 2013 | 5,095 | 71 | 1.41% |
| 2012 | 5,024 | -20 | -0.40% |
| 2011 | 5,044 | 24 | 0.48% |
| 2010 | 5,020 | 1,432 | 39.91% |
| 1990 | 3,588 | 155 | 4.52% |
| 1980 | 3,433 | 336 | 10.85% |
| 1970 | 3,097 | -159 | -4.88% |
| 1960 | 3,256 | -780 | -19.33% |
| 1950 | 4,036 | -997 | -19.81% |
| 1940 | 5,033 | -314 | -5.87% |
| 1930 | 5,347 | 104 | 1.98% |
| 1920 | 5,243 | 30 | 0.58% |
| 1910 | 5,213 | -286 | -5.20% |
| 1900 | 5,499 | 56 | 1.03% |
| 1890 | 5,443 | 141 | 2.66% |
| 1880 | 5,302 | 173 | 3.37% |
| 1870 | 5,129 | 496 | 10.71% |
| 1860 | 4,633 | 0.00% |
2021 Growth Rate
0.51% (27)
State
Founded
December 22, 1857
County Seat
Lat./Long.
2010 Population
5,020
Growth Since 2010
5.80% (291)
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,638 | 69.68% |
| Black or African American | 1,328 | 25.44% |
| Some Other Race | 196 | 3.75% |
| Two or More Races | 59 | 1.13% |
Schley County, Georgia Population Pyramid $2021
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| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,864 | 2.8 | 71.5 |
| Married | 1,069 | 3.44 | 82.9 |
| Non Family | 412 | 1.01 | 65.8 |
| Female | 285 | 2.96 | 37.5 |
| Male | 98 | 2.91 | 70.4 |
3.29
Average Family Size
2.8
Average Household Size
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 134 | 3.95% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 287 | 8.46% |
| High School Graduate | 1,182 | 34.85% |
| Some College | 994 | 29.30% |
| Associates Degree | 343 | 10.11% |
| Bachelors Degree | 266 | 7.84% |
| Graduate Degree | 186 | 5.48% |
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Schley County, Georgia Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,237 | 2,054 | 331 |
| Black | 867 | 670 | 39 |
| Hispanic | 273 | 232 | 82 |
| Other Race | 180 | 161 | 53 |
| 2+ Races | 47 | 29 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 91.82%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among hispanic people with a rate of 30.04%.
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$33,008
Average Earnings
$36,985
Average Male
$28,568
Average Female
Schley County, Georgia Language by Age
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Schley County, Georgia Language
98.40% of Schley County, Georgia residents speak only English, while 1.60% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.43% of the population.
Schley County, Georgia Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 1,328 | 515 | 38.78% |
| White | 3,550 | 364 | 10.25% |
| Hispanic | 340 | 19 | 5.59% |
| Other | 196 | 6 | 3.06% |
| Multiple | 59 | 3 | 5.08% |
17.18%
Overall Poverty Rate
10.64%
Male Poverty Rate
23.54%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Schley County, Georgia
The race most likely to be in poverty in Schley County, Georgia is Black, with 38.78% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Schley County, Georgia is Other, with 3.06% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.33%. Among those working part-time, it was 21.99%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 24.25%.
Schley County, Georgia Marital Status
Marriage Rates
52.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
53.0%
Male Marriage Rate
51.8%
Female Marriage Rate
Schley County, Georgia Married by Age and Sex
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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
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 225 | 8.30% |
| Black | 75 | 7.21% |
| Hispanic | 4 | 1.47% |
Schley County, Georgia Veterans by Education
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2.67%
Veteran Poverty Rate
55.67%
Veteran Disability Rate
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59.4%
Labor Force Participation
53.7%
Employment Rate
9.7%
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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80.92%
Born in Schley County, Georgia
98.81%
Native Born
1.19%
Foreign Born
0.71%
Non Citizen
0.48%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
98.81% of Schley County, Georgia residents were born in the United States, with 80.92% having been born in Georgia. 0.71% 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