Cook County, Georgia Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Cook County is located in Georgia with a total population of 17,363. It is the 101st most populous county out of 159 in Georgia.

Age Demographics

The median age in Cook County is 37.5 years. This is about average than the state median of 37.4 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Cook County is $50,133. 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 20.5%. This is 52% 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 4.4%. This is 14% lower than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $123,000. Housing costs are 55% lower than the state median of $272,900. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.5x, Cook County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 64.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 2% lower than the state average of 65.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Cook County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 61.8% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 27.9%. The Asian population (0.3%) is well below the state average of 4.3%.

Education

16.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 51% 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 83.3%.