Ivey, Georgia Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 964, Ivey'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

Ivey is a small community located in Georgia, within Wilkinson County. The total population is 964. It ranks as the 394th most populous out of 669 Census-designated places in Georgia.

Age Demographics

The median age in Ivey is 36.1 years. This is 4% lower than the state median of 37.6 years. With 29.6% of the population under 18, Ivey has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Ivey is $40,250. This is 48% lower than the state median of $77,353. It is also 50% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 36.5%. This is 173% 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 15.0%. This is 193% higher than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $71,500. Housing costs are 76% lower than the state median of $303,300. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.8x, Ivey is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 93.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 43% higher than the state average of 65.7%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Ivey is White (non-Hispanic), making up 74.2% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 13.1%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (74.2% vs 49.1%). The Black or African American population (13.1%) is well below the state average of 30.7%. The Hispanic or Latino population (2.1%) is well below the state average of 11.0%.

Education

10.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 71% 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 83.2%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Ivey, 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.