Adrian, Georgia Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 590, Adrian's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Adrian is a small community located in Georgia, within Emanuel County. The total population is 590. It ranks as the 475th most populous out of 669 Census-designated places in Georgia.

Age Demographics

The median age in Adrian is 51.4 years. This is 37% higher than the state median of 37.6 years. Only 11.4% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children. 10.5% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Adrian is $62,500. This is 19% lower than the state median of $77,353. It is also 23% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 11.5%. This is 14% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.4%. The unemployment rate is 24.2%. This is 372% higher than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $65,000. Housing costs are 79% lower than the state median of $303,300. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.0x, Adrian is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 48.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 27% lower than the state average of 65.7%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Adrian is White (non-Hispanic), making up 67.6% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 27.8%. The Hispanic or Latino population (0.5%) is well below the state average of 11.0%.

Education

6.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 83% lower than the state rate of 34.9%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 67.5%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Adrian, Georgia is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Georgia state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 669 Census-designated places in Georgia. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.