Emanuel County, Georgia Demographics 2026

Name: Emanuel County, Georgia Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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Emanuel County, Georgia has a population of 23,026, the 81st most populous county in Georgia. The median household income is $52,772 and the median home value is $94,700. The poverty rate is 25.7%.

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

Emanuel County Quick Facts

Population 23,026

Median Household Income $52,772

Median Home Value $94,700

Poverty Rate 25.7%

Unemployment Rate 8.8%

Median Age 38.3 years

Homeownership Rate 60.8%

Affordability Ratio 1.8x

Bachelor's Degree+ 13.5%

High School Graduation 79.7%

Cities/Places 10

Population 23,026 81st of 159

Median Income $52,772 32% lower than state

Poverty Rate 25.7%

Unemployment 8.8%

How Emanuel 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	22,961	23,026	+0.3%
Median household income	$50,053	$52,772	+5.4%
Median home value	$88,200	$94,700	+7.4%

Median Household Income

Emanuel

$52,772

$77,353

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Emanuel

$94,700

$303,300

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 24.6%

$25K-$50K 23.9%

$50K-$100K 34.1%

$100K+ 17.4%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

7.4%

$10K-$15K

5.3%

$15K-$20K

7.6%

$20K-$25K

4.3%

$25K-$30K

4.3%

$30K-$35K

3.8%

$35K-$40K

6.5%

$40K-$45K

4.3%

$45K-$50K

5.1%

$50K-$60K

9.5%

$60K-$75K

15.0%

$75K-$100K

9.6%

$100K-$125K

7.2%

$125K-$150K

4.9%

$150K-$200K

3.5%

$200K+

1.9%

Employment

8.8% Unemployment Rate State: 5.1%|National: 5.2%

56.2% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 60.8%

Renter 39.2%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

1.8x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $783/mo 17.8% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

24.9%

18-34

21.3%

35-54

24.9%

55-74

22.5%

75+

6.3%

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 Emanuel County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Swainsboro	7,571	$49,750	29.0%	$109,300
Twin City	2,075	$39,893	32.9%	$63,500
Stillmore	715	$33,750	50.1%	$39,400
Adrian	590	$62,500	11.5%	$65,000
Oak Park	428	$48,750	24.5%	$78,200
Garfield	270	$63,929	20.0%	$91,100
Summertown	210	N/A	33.8%	$80,000
Nunez	124	$48,750	12.1%	$84,300
Canoochee	84	$61,983	0.0%	$104,200
Norristown	21	N/A	0.0%	N/A

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Population Overview

Emanuel County is located in Georgia with a total population of 23,026. It is the 81st most populous county out of 159 in Georgia. The county encompasses 10 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Emanuel County is 38.3 years. This is 2% higher than the state median of 37.6 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Emanuel County is $52,772. This is 32% lower than the state median of $77,353. It is also 35% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 25.7%. This is 92% 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 8.8%. This is 73% higher than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $94,700. Housing costs are 69% lower than the state median of $303,300. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.8x, Emanuel County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 60.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 7% lower than the state average of 65.7%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Emanuel County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 57.6% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 31.4%. The Hispanic or Latino population (4.8%) is well below the state average of 11.0%. The Asian population (0.9%) is well below the state average of 4.5%.

Education

13.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 61% 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 79.7%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Emanuel 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 Emanuel County, Georgia?

Emanuel County has a population of 23,026, making it the 81st most populous county in Georgia.

What is the median income in Emanuel County?

The median household income in Emanuel County is $52,772 with a poverty rate of 25.7%.

How many cities are in Emanuel County, Georgia?

Emanuel County contains 10 Census-designated places.