Bluffton, Georgia Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 350, Bluffton'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

Bluffton is a small community located in Georgia, within Clay County. The total population is 350. It ranks as the 542nd most populous out of 669 Census-designated places in Georgia.

Age Demographics

The median age in Bluffton is 26.5 years. This is 30% lower than the state median of 37.6 years. With 47.4% of the population under 18, Bluffton has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Bluffton is $86,131. This is 11% higher than the state median of $77,353. It is also 7% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 2.9%. This is 79% 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 Bluffton, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $161,300. Housing costs are 47% lower than the state median of $303,300. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.9x, Bluffton is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 84.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 29% higher than the state average of 65.7%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Bluffton is White (non-Hispanic), making up 81.1% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 18.6%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (81.1% vs 49.1%).

Education

20.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 40% 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 91.5%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Bluffton, 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.