Coffee County, Georgia Demographics 2026

Name: Coffee County, Georgia Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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Coffee County, Georgia has a population of 43,347, the 50th most populous county in Georgia. The median household income is $50,683 and the median home value is $128,900. The poverty rate is 23.2%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Coffee County Quick Facts

Population 43,347

Median Household Income $50,683

Median Home Value $128,900

Poverty Rate 23.2%

Unemployment Rate 4.4%

Median Age 36.0 years

Homeownership Rate 64.7%

Affordability Ratio 2.5x

Bachelor's Degree+ 13.9%

High School Graduation 80.5%

Cities/Places 4

Population 43,347 50th of 159

Median Income $50,683 34% lower than state

Poverty Rate 23.2%

Unemployment 4.4%

How Coffee County Changed

Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric	2019–2023	2020–2024	Change
Population	43,161	43,347	+0.4%
Median household income	$50,175	$50,683	+1.0%
Median home value	$125,700	$128,900	+2.5%

Median Household Income

Coffee

$50,683

$77,353

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Coffee

$128,900

$303,300

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 29.3%

$25K-$50K 20.0%

$50K-$100K 28.5%

$100K+ 22.2%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

12.4%

$10K-$15K

7.0%

$15K-$20K

4.3%

$20K-$25K

5.6%

$25K-$30K

4.6%

$30K-$35K

3.8%

$35K-$40K

5.6%

$40K-$45K

3.0%

$45K-$50K

3.1%

$50K-$60K

8.2%

$60K-$75K

9.5%

$75K-$100K

10.8%

$100K-$125K

8.8%

$125K-$150K

4.7%

$150K-$200K

4.5%

$200K+

4.2%

Employment

4.4% Unemployment Rate State: 5.1%|National: 5.2%

53.6% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 64.7%

Renter 35.3%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

2.5x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $710/mo 16.8% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

24.6%

18-34

24.2%

35-54

24.9%

55-74

21.6%

75+

4.7%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

High Diversity

A diverse community with significant representation from multiple racial and ethnic groups.

State average: 65 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Coffee County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Douglas	11,749	$34,408	29.7%	$133,300
Nicholls	3,434	$43,977	30.2%	$42,900
Broxton	1,031	$24,851	45.3%	$111,600
Ambrose	382	$24,688	56.3%	$100,400

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Population Overview

Coffee County is located in Georgia with a total population of 43,347. It is the 50th most populous county out of 159 in Georgia. The county encompasses 4 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Coffee County is 36.0 years. This is 4% lower than the state median of 37.6 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Coffee County is $50,683. This is 34% lower than the state median of $77,353. It is also 37% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 23.2%. This is 73% 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 4.4%. This is 15% lower than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $128,900. Housing costs are 58% lower than the state median of $303,300. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.5x, Coffee County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 64.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 2% lower than the state average of 65.7%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Coffee County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 55.6% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 28.0%. The Asian population (0.7%) is well below the state average of 4.5%.

Education

13.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 60% 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 80.5%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Coffee County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Georgia and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Coffee County, Georgia?

Coffee County has a population of 43,347, making it the 50th most populous county in Georgia.

What is the median income in Coffee County?

The median household income in Coffee County is $50,683 with a poverty rate of 23.2%.

How many cities are in Coffee County, Georgia?

Coffee County contains 4 Census-designated places.