Appling, Georgia Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 702, Appling'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

Appling is a small community located in Georgia, within Columbia County. The total population is 702. It ranks as the 448th most populous out of 669 Census-designated places in Georgia.

Age Demographics

The median age in Appling is 37.9 years. This is about the same as the state median of 37.6 years. 15.4% 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 Appling is $88,309. This is 14% higher than the state median of $77,353. It is also 9% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 0.7%. This is 95% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.4%. This exceptionally low poverty rate indicates strong economic prosperity across the community. The survey records no unemployed residents in Appling, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $299,300. Housing costs are 1% lower than the state median of $303,300. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.4x. 92.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 41% higher than the state average of 65.7%.

Race & Ethnicity

Every resident counted in Appling was recorded as White (non-Hispanic). A figure of exactly 100.0% reflects a survey sample too small to capture the community's full composition rather than a precise measurement.

Education

48.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Appling in the top 10% of all cities in the state for educational attainment. This is 40% higher 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 88.8%. Notably, 16.4% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Appling, 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.