Berrien County, Georgia Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Berrien County is located in Georgia with a total population of 18,257. It is the 98th most populous county out of 159 in Georgia.

Age Demographics

The median age in Berrien County is 39.8 years. This is 6% higher than the state median of 37.4 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Berrien County is $50,414. This is 32% lower than the state median of $74,664. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 36% lower. The poverty rate stands at 22.1%. This is 64% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.5%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 4.2%. This is 19% lower than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $115,200. Housing costs are 58% lower than the state median of $272,900. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.3x, Berrien County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 69.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 6% higher than the state average of 65.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Berrien County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 79.4% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 10.6%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (79.4% vs 49.8%). The Black or African American population (10.6%) is well below the state average of 31.0%. The Asian population (1.1%) is well below the state average of 4.3%.

Education

12.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 63% lower than the state rate of 34.2%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 82.8%.