Long County, Georgia Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Long County is located in Georgia with a total population of 17,512. It is the 100th most populous county out of 159 in Georgia.

Age Demographics

The median age in Long County is 33.6 years. This is 10% lower than the state median of 37.4 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Long County is $64,747. This is 13% lower than the state median of $74,664. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 18% lower. The poverty rate stands at 16.0%. This is 19% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.5%. The unemployment rate is 5.4%. This is 5% higher than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $196,500. Housing costs are 28% lower than the state median of $272,900. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.0x. 63.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 3% lower than the state average of 65.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Long County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 54.1% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 24.6%. The Asian population (0.1%) is well below the state average of 4.3%.

Education

12.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 63% 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 85.8%.