Girard, Georgia Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 137, Girard'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

Girard is a small community located in Georgia, within Burke County. The total population is 137. It ranks as the 623rd most populous out of 669 Census-designated places in Georgia.

Age Demographics

The median age in Girard is 40.0 years. This is 6% higher than the state median of 37.6 years. With 33.6% of the population under 18, Girard has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Girard is $66,250. This is 14% lower than the state median of $77,353. It is also 18% lower than the national median of $80,734. The ACS records no residents below the poverty line in Girard. In a community this small the estimate rests on very few survey responses, so it should be read as an absence of measurement rather than a measured absence of poverty. The survey records no unemployed residents in Girard, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $111,100. Housing costs are 63% lower than the state median of $303,300. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.7x, Girard is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 78.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 20% higher than the state average of 65.7%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Girard is Black or African American, making up 48.9% of the population. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 42.3%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (48.9% vs 30.7%).

Education

30.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 13% lower than the state rate of 34.9%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. No surveyed resident aged 25 or older reported leaving school before earning a high school diploma, though a rate of exactly 100% reflects the limits of a small sample. Notably, 19.1% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Girard, 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.