Berry College, Georgia Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Berry College, Georgia had a total population of 1,647, the 326th largest community in Georgia. The poverty rate is 0.0%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Key Takeaways
- 77.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — top 10% in Georgia.
Berry College Quick Facts
How Berry College Changed
Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.
| Metric | 2019–2023 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,712 | 1,647 | -3.8% |
How Berry College Compares
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
Moderate diversity with one or two groups making up the majority.
State average: 65 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Berry College Rankings in Georgia
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Other Cities in Floyd County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rome | 38,189 | $54,435 | 20.6% | $234,300 |
| Lindale | 4,289 | $43,561 | 25.5% | $156,900 |
| Shannon | 2,012 | $80,722 | 8.1% | $221,000 |
| Cave Spring | 1,080 | $50,882 | 12.6% | $152,200 |
Cities Similar to Berry College
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tennille | 1,650 | $29,250 | $91,000 | 10.0% | 31.4% |
| Moody AFB | 1,630 | N/A | N/A | 22.8% | 44.9% |
| Ellaville | 1,668 | $46,964 | $160,500 | 22.6% | 16.9% |
| Mount Airy | 1,622 | $87,868 | $227,500 | 12.8% | 14.1% |
| Walnut Grove | 1,685 | $83,208 | $264,300 | 9.5% | 9.7% |
Population Overview
Berry College is a small community located in Georgia, within Floyd County. The total population is 1,647. It ranks as the 326th most populous out of 669 Census-designated places in Georgia.
Age Demographics
The median age in Berry College is 19.9 years. This is 47% lower than the state median of 37.6 years. Only 0.7% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children.
Economy, Income & Housing
The ACS records no residents below the poverty line in Berry College. In a community this small the estimate rests on very few survey responses, so it should be read as an absence of measurement rather than a measured absence of poverty. The unemployment rate is 7.2%. This is 40% higher than the state rate of 5.1%. Every occupied housing unit the survey reached in Berry College was renter-occupied. At this sample size that indicates no owner-occupied homes were captured rather than that none exist.
Race & Ethnicity
The largest racial or ethnic group in Berry College is White (non-Hispanic), making up 68.2% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 16.6%. The Hispanic or Latino population (3.0%) is well below the state average of 11.0%. The Asian population is significantly higher than the state average (8.9% vs 4.5%).
Education
77.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Berry College in the top 10% of all cities in the state for educational attainment. This is 122% higher than the state rate of 34.9%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. No surveyed resident aged 25 or older reported leaving school before earning a high school diploma, though a rate of exactly 100% reflects the limits of a small sample. Notably, 45.0% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Berry College, 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Berry College, Georgia?
Berry College, Georgia has a population of 1,647 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Berry College, GA?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median household income estimate for Berry College — the community is too small for the ACS sample. The national median is $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Berry College, GA?
The ACS sample for Berry College recorded no residents below the federal poverty line. Because the community is small, this indicates that the survey did not capture poverty here rather than that no poverty exists — the estimate carries a wide margin of error.
What is the racial makeup of Berry College, Georgia?
Berry College's population is 68.2% White, 16.6% Black, 3.0% Hispanic/Latino, and 8.9% Asian.
What is the median home value in Berry College, GA?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median home value estimate for Berry College — there are too few owner-occupied homes in the ACS sample. The national median is $332,700.
How educated is Berry College, Georgia?
77.5% of adults (25+) in Berry College hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 45.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.