Comer, Georgia Demographics & Population 2026

Population Overview

Comer is a small community located in Georgia, within Madison County. The total population is 2,029. It ranks as the 295th most populous out of 669 Census-designated places in Georgia.

Age Demographics

The median age in Comer is 31.9 years. This is 15% lower than the state median of 37.6 years. With 28.6% of the population under 18, Comer has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community. 15.8% 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 Comer is $52,891. This is 32% lower than the state median of $77,353. It is also 34% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 23.3%. This is 74% 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 3.9%. This is 24% lower than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $223,800. Housing costs are 26% lower than the state median of $303,300. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.2x. 58.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 10% lower than the state average of 65.7%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Comer is White (non-Hispanic), making up 69.7% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 9.4%. The Black or African American population (9.4%) is well below the state average of 30.7%. The Hispanic or Latino population (1.6%) is well below the state average of 11.0%.

Education

33.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 4% 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 88.8%. Notably, 26.1% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Comer, 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.