Charlton County, Georgia Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Charlton County is located in Georgia with a total population of 12,711. It is the 112th most populous county out of 159 in Georgia.

Age Demographics

The median age in Charlton County is 38.0 years. This is 2% higher than the state median of 37.4 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Charlton County is $48,534. This is 35% lower than the state median of $74,664. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 38% lower. The poverty rate stands at 22.5%. This is 67% 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 10.1%. This is 97% higher than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $119,000. Housing costs are 56% lower than the state median of $272,900. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.5x, Charlton County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 78.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 20% higher than the state average of 65.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Charlton County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 54.4% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 24.9%. The Asian population (0.9%) is well below the state average of 4.3%.

Education

11.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 67% 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 85.3%.