Crooked Creek, Georgia Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 798, Crooked Creek'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

Crooked Creek is a small community located in Georgia, within Putnam County. The total population is 798. It ranks as the 428th most populous out of 669 Census-designated places in Georgia.

Age Demographics

The median age in Crooked Creek is 61.0 years. This is 62% higher than the state median of 37.6 years. With 29.3% of the population under 18, Crooked Creek has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Crooked Creek is $30,800. This is 60% lower than the state median of $77,353. It is also 62% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 35.7%. This is 167% 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 1.0%. This is 81% lower than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $238,200. Housing costs are 21% lower than the state median of $303,300. The home-value-to-income ratio of 7.7x suggests that housing affordability is a significant concern for many residents. 50.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 24% lower than the state average of 65.7%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Crooked Creek is White (non-Hispanic), making up 58.8% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 3.8%. The Hispanic or Latino population (3.8%) is well below the state average of 11.0%.

Education

19.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 44% 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 97.3%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Crooked Creek, 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.