Crisp County, Georgia Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Crisp County is located in Georgia with a total population of 19,995. It is the 89th most populous county out of 159 in Georgia.

Age Demographics

The median age in Crisp County is 40.4 years. This is 8% higher than the state median of 37.4 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Crisp County is $42,745. This is 43% lower than the state median of $74,664. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 46% lower. The poverty rate stands at 24.1%. This is 79% 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 8.7%. This is 71% higher than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $120,800. Housing costs are 56% lower than the state median of $272,900. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.8x, Crisp County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 53.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 18% lower than the state average of 65.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Crisp County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 48.4% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 45.0%. The Hispanic or Latino population (3.5%) is well below the state average of 10.7%. The Asian population (1.0%) is well below the state average of 4.3%.

Education

15.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 55% 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 84.2%.