Deepstep, Georgia Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 124, Deepstep'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

Deepstep is a small community located in Georgia, within Washington County. The total population is 124. It ranks as the 631st most populous out of 669 Census-designated places in Georgia.

Age Demographics

The median age in Deepstep is 56.3 years. This is 50% higher than the state median of 37.6 years. Only 2.4% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Deepstep is $65,000. This is 16% lower than the state median of $77,353. It is also 19% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 0.8%. This is 94% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.4%. This exceptionally low poverty rate indicates strong economic prosperity across the community. The survey records no unemployed residents in Deepstep, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $130,800. Housing costs are 57% lower than the state median of $303,300. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.0x, Deepstep is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 82.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 25% higher than the state average of 65.7%.

Race & Ethnicity

Every resident counted in Deepstep was recorded as White (non-Hispanic). A figure of exactly 100.0% reflects a survey sample too small to capture the community's full composition rather than a precise measurement.

Education

29.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 15% 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 91.7%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Deepstep, 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.