Effingham County's 2026 population is estimated at 76,346, reflecting a 2.14% growth rate over the past year (World Population Review estimate based on U.S. Census Bureau data). Effingham County is the 34th largest county in Georgia. The 2010 population was 52,469 and has grown 45.51% since 2010.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 37 years
Female: 37.3 years
Male: 36.5 years
There are 50,886 adults, (8,631 of whom are seniors) in Effingham County.
Female: 34,848 (50.4%)
Male: 34,295 (49.6%)
The racial composition of Effingham County includes 75.04% White, 14.46% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for other race, Asian, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
| Race | Population ↓ | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 51,883 | 75.04% |
| Black or African American | 9,995 | 14.46% |
| Two or more races | 4,599 | 6.65% |
| Other race | 1,772 | 2.56% |
| Asian | 681 | 0.98% |
| Native American | 118 | 0.17% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 95 | 0.14% |
Effingham County 's average per capita income is $52,933. Household income levels show a median of $88,438. The poverty rate stands at 6.84%.
| Name | Median ↓ | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $114,660 | - |
| Families | $99,697 | $116,644 |
| Households | $88,438 | $106,856 |
| Non Families | $51,058 | $71,797 |
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