Crescent, Georgia Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 882, Crescent'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

Crescent is a small community located in Georgia, within McIntosh County. The total population is 882. It ranks as the 411th most populous out of 669 Census-designated places in Georgia.

Age Demographics

The median age in Crescent is 28.5 years. This is 24% lower than the state median of 37.6 years. With 33.1% of the population under 18, Crescent has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Crescent is $52,344. This is 32% lower than the state median of $77,353. It is also 35% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 29.8%. This is 123% 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 9.1%. This is 78% higher than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $153,400. Housing costs are 49% lower than the state median of $303,300. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.9x, Crescent is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 58.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 11% lower than the state average of 65.7%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Crescent is White (non-Hispanic), making up 51.1% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 14.8%. The Black or African American population (14.8%) is well below the state average of 30.7%. The Asian population (1.8%) is well below the state average of 4.5%.

Education

6.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 80% 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 demographic data for Crescent, 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.