Evans County, Georgia Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Evans County is located in Georgia with a total population of 10,740. It is the 122nd most populous county out of 159 in Georgia.

Age Demographics

The median age in Evans County is 36.9 years. This is 1% lower than the state median of 37.4 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Evans County is $53,908. This is 28% lower than the state median of $74,664. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 31% lower. The poverty rate stands at 18.4%. This is 36% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.5%. The unemployment rate is 5.5%. This is 7% higher than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $139,700. Housing costs are 49% lower than the state median of $272,900. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.6x, Evans County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 64.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 2% lower than the state average of 65.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Evans County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 55.2% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 27.3%. The Asian population (1.0%) is well below the state average of 4.3%.

Education

15.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 56% 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 82.4%.