Grady County, Georgia Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Grady County is located in Georgia with a total population of 26,056. It is the 74th most populous county out of 159 in Georgia.

Age Demographics

The median age in Grady County is 39.4 years. This is 5% higher than the state median of 37.4 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Grady County is $54,312. This is 27% 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 20.6%. This is 53% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.5%. 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 2.8%. This is 45% lower than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $136,500. Housing costs are 50% lower than the state median of $272,900. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.5x, Grady County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 64.1% 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 Grady County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 56.4% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 29.3%. The Asian population (0.0%) is well below the state average of 4.3%.

Education

15.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 55% 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 80.4%.