McDuffie County, Georgia Demographics 2026

Population Overview

McDuffie County is located in Georgia with a total population of 21,687. It is the 83rd most populous county out of 159 in Georgia.

Age Demographics

The median age in McDuffie County is 39.1 years. This is 5% higher than the state median of 37.4 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in McDuffie County is $54,058. This is 28% 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 19.0%. This is 41% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.5%. The unemployment rate is 3.7%. This is 28% lower than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $155,100. Housing costs are 43% lower than the state median of $272,900. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.9x, McDuffie County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 65.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in McDuffie County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 53.0% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 41.0%. The Hispanic or Latino population (3.6%) is well below the state average of 10.7%. The Asian population (0.4%) is well below the state average of 4.3%.

Education

17.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 48% 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 85.6%.