Effingham County, Georgia Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Effingham County is located in Georgia with a total population of 67,265. It is the 38th most populous county out of 159 in Georgia.

Age Demographics

The median age in Effingham County is 36.6 years. This is 2% lower than the state median of 37.4 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Effingham County is $85,465. This is 14% higher than the state median of $74,664. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 9% higher. The poverty rate stands at 7.4%. This is 45% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.5%. The unemployment rate is 5.8%. This is 13% higher than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $245,300. Housing costs are 10% lower than the state median of $272,900. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.9x, Effingham County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 78.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 20% higher than the state average of 65.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Effingham County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 74.1% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 14.2%. The Black or African American population (14.2%) is well below the state average of 31.0%. The Asian population (0.7%) is well below the state average of 4.3%.

Education

26.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 22% 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 90.8%.