Keysville, Georgia Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 297, Keysville'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

Keysville is a small community located in Georgia, within Burke County. The total population is 297. It ranks as the 562nd most populous out of 669 Census-designated places in Georgia.

Age Demographics

The median age in Keysville is 58.5 years. This is 56% higher than the state median of 37.6 years. Only 13.5% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children. 28.0% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The poverty rate stands at 10.4%. This is 22% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.4%. The unemployment rate is 3.1%. This is 39% lower than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $49,400. Housing costs are 84% lower than the state median of $303,300. 85.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 30% higher than the state average of 65.7%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Keysville is Black or African American, making up 53.2% of the population. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 25.3%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (53.2% vs 30.7%).

Education

9.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 74% 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 84.4%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Keysville, 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.