Crisp County, Georgia Demographics 2026

Name: Crisp County, Georgia Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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Crisp County, Georgia has a population of 19,790, the 94th most populous county in Georgia. The median household income is $45,105 and the median home value is $140,200. The poverty rate is 23.3%.

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

Crisp County Quick Facts

Population 19,790

Median Household Income $45,105

Median Home Value $140,200

Poverty Rate 23.3%

Unemployment Rate 7.5%

Median Age 38.8 years

Homeownership Rate 55.5%

Affordability Ratio 3.1x

Bachelor's Degree+ 15.3%

High School Graduation 83.8%

Cities/Places 3

Population 19,790 94th of 159

Median Income $45,105 42% lower than state

Poverty Rate 23.3%

Unemployment 7.5%

How Crisp 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	19,995	19,790	-1.0%
Median household income	$42,745	$45,105	+5.5%
Median home value	$120,800	$140,200	+16.1%

Median Household Income

Crisp

$45,105

$77,353

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Crisp

$140,200

$303,300

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 27.8%

$25K-$50K 27.0%

$50K-$100K 23.7%

$100K+ 21.5%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

7.7%

$10K-$15K

10.4%

$15K-$20K

5.5%

$20K-$25K

4.1%

$25K-$30K

5.1%

$30K-$35K

8.4%

$35K-$40K

3.6%

$40K-$45K

5.0%

$45K-$50K

5.0%

$50K-$60K

5.6%

$60K-$75K

6.2%

$75K-$100K

11.9%

$100K-$125K

7.2%

$125K-$150K

4.3%

$150K-$200K

4.9%

$200K+

5.1%

Employment

7.5% Unemployment Rate State: 5.1%|National: 5.2%

55.9% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 55.5%

Renter 44.5%

Affordability Index Affordable

3.1x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $778/mo 20.7% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

23.6%

18-34

19.0%

35-54

24.2%

55-74

25.0%

75+

8.2%

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 Crisp County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Cordele	9,994	$33,800	29.0%	$121,500
Arabi	550	$85,536	15.1%	$39,500
Wenona	286	N/A	9.1%	$303,100

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Population Overview

Crisp County is located in Georgia with a total population of 19,790. It is the 94th most populous county out of 159 in Georgia. The county encompasses 3 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Crisp County is 38.8 years. This is 3% higher than the state median of 37.6 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Crisp County is $45,105. This is 42% lower than the state median of $77,353. It is also 44% 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 7.5%. This is 45% higher than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $140,200. Housing costs are 54% lower than the state median of $303,300. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.1x. 55.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 16% lower than the state average of 65.7%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Crisp County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 48.2% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 44.8%. The Hispanic or Latino population (3.6%) is well below the state average of 11.0%. The Asian population (0.5%) is well below the state average of 4.5%.

Education

15.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 56% 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 83.8%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Crisp 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 Crisp County, Georgia?

Crisp County has a population of 19,790, making it the 94th most populous county in Georgia.

What is the median income in Crisp County?

The median household income in Crisp County is $45,105 with a poverty rate of 23.3%.

How many cities are in Crisp County, Georgia?

Crisp County contains 3 Census-designated places.