Bostwick, Georgia Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 269, Bostwick'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

Bostwick is a small community located in Georgia, within Morgan County. The total population is 269. It ranks as the 576th most populous out of 669 Census-designated places in Georgia.

Age Demographics

The median age in Bostwick is 56.5 years. This is 50% higher than the state median of 37.6 years. Only 10.8% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children. 23.4% 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 Bostwick is $66,250. This is 14% lower than the state median of $77,353. It is also 18% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 10.8%. This is 19% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.4%. The survey records no unemployed residents in Bostwick, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $339,300. Housing costs are 12% higher than the state median of $303,300. The home-value-to-income ratio is 5.1x. 91.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 39% higher than the state average of 65.7%.

Race & Ethnicity

Bostwick has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 89.2% of all residents. Black or African American residents account for 10.4%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (89.2% vs 49.1%). The Black or African American population (10.4%) is well below the state average of 30.7%.

Education

22.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 37% 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 91.3%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Bostwick, 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.