Climax, Georgia Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 170, Climax'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

Climax is a small community located in Georgia, within Decatur County. The total population is 170. It ranks as the 610th most populous out of 669 Census-designated places in Georgia.

Age Demographics

The median age in Climax is 62.1 years. This is 65% higher than the state median of 37.6 years. Only 12.9% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children. 17.6% 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 Climax is $36,500. This is 53% lower than the state median of $77,353. It is also 55% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 21.2%. This is 58% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.4%. 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 11.1%. This is 117% higher than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $105,200. Housing costs are 65% lower than the state median of $303,300. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.9x, Climax is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 65.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Climax is White (non-Hispanic), making up 74.1% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 14.1%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (74.1% vs 49.1%). The Black or African American population (14.1%) is well below the state average of 30.7%. The Asian population (1.2%) is well below the state average of 4.5%.

Education

14.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 59% 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 83.3%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Climax, 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.