Emanuel County Population

1820–2026

23,058

2026 projection

0.8% since 2020 (increase)

05K10K15K20K25K30K1850190019502000

Source: U.S. Census Bureau decennial counts and annual estimates. 2026 is a projection. Values between recorded years are interpolated.

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Population by year

Population estimates for Emanuel County. Annual change is shown as a percentage. Growth is the total change since the preceding observation.
202623,058-890.38%
202523,147-890.38%
202423,236+1060.46%
202323,130+2040.89%
202222,926+390.17%
202122,887+110.05%
202022,876+2761.22%
201922,600+180.08%
201822,582+540.24%
201722,528+1230.55%

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Emanuel County Demographics

38.3median age

Median age

Female40.2 yrs
Male37.1 yrs

Adults

17,294
3,776 seniors (65+) · 22% of adults13,518 other adults

Sex

Female 49.1% · 11,305Male 50.9% · 11,721

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S0101

Race and ethnicity

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Each square is about 1% of residents (roughly 230 people).

Hispanic or Latino residents can be of any race. All other groups exclude Hispanic residents.

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table B03002

Emanuel County Income

$52,772median household income

Median household income

$52,772

Half of households earn more, half earn less

Median earnings

$34,714

Typical yearly pay for a worker 25 or older.

Poverty rate

25.7%

About 1 in 4 residents

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Tables S1901, S1501, S1701

Emanuel County Marital Status

41% of residents age 15 and older are married.

MarriedNever married
Overall
Male
Female
Marital status of residents age 15 and older
StatusOverallMaleFemale
Married41%43%40%
Never married33%35%30%
Divorced16%16%16%
Widowed8%4%12%
Separated3%2%3%

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S1201