Axson, Georgia Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 268, Axson'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

Axson is a small community located in Georgia, within Atkinson County. The total population is 268. It ranks as the 577th most populous out of 669 Census-designated places in Georgia.

Age Demographics

The median age in Axson is 47.0 years. This is 25% higher than the state median of 37.6 years. Only 12.3% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Axson is $80,526. This is 4% higher than the state median of $77,353. It is also about the same as the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 20.5%. This is 53% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.4%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The survey records no unemployed residents in Axson, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $89,100. Housing costs are 71% lower than the state median of $303,300. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.1x, Axson is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 64.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 1% lower than the state average of 65.7%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Axson is White (non-Hispanic), making up 78.7% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 16.8%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (78.7% vs 49.1%). The Black or African American population (4.5%) is well below the state average of 30.7%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (16.8% vs 11.0%).

Education

47.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Axson in the top 10% of all cities in the state for educational attainment. This is 36% 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 89.8%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Axson, 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.