Coffee County, Georgia Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Coffee County is located in Georgia with a total population of 43,161. It is the 49th most populous county out of 159 in Georgia.

Age Demographics

The median age in Coffee County is 36.6 years. This is 2% lower than the state median of 37.4 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Coffee County is $50,175. This is 33% lower than the state median of $74,664. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 36% lower. The poverty rate stands at 19.8%. This is 47% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.5%. The unemployment rate is 4.9%. This is 5% lower than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $125,700. Housing costs are 54% lower than the state median of $272,900. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.5x, Coffee County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 63.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 3% lower than the state average of 65.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Coffee County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 56.3% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 28.0%. The Asian population (0.7%) is well below the state average of 4.3%.

Education

13.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 60% 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 79.7%.