Elbert County's estimated 2026 population is 20,450 with a growth rate of 0.73% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Elbert County is the 92nd largest county in Georgia. The 2010 population was 20,101 and has seen a growth of 1.74% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Elbert County includes 64.83% White, 25.68% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for other race, Asian, Native American and multiracial populations.
White (64.83%)
Black or African American (25.68%)
Two or more races (5.81%)
Other race (1.77%)
Asian (1.21%)
Native American (0.7%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 12,787 | 64.83% |
| Black or African American | 5,065 | 25.68% |
| Two or more races | 1,147 | 5.81% |
| Other race | 349 | 1.77% |
| Asian | 239 | 1.21% |
| Native American | 138 | 0.7% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Elbert County's average per capita income is $39,456. Household income levels show a median of $49,727. The poverty rate stands at 20.61%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $84,692 | - |
| Families | $67,236 | $80,835 |
| Households | $49,727 | $66,048 |
| Non Families | $24,783 | $36,845 |
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