Miller County, Georgia Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Miller County is located in Georgia with a total population of 5,873. It is the 147th most populous county out of 159 in Georgia.

Age Demographics

The median age in Miller County is 42.8 years. This is 14% higher than the state median of 37.4 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Miller County is $58,407. This is 22% lower than the state median of $74,664. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 26% lower. The poverty rate stands at 24.1%. This is 79% 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 5.4%. This is 5% higher than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $118,300. Housing costs are 57% lower than the state median of $272,900. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.0x, Miller County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 68.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 4% higher than the state average of 65.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Miller County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 65.6% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 27.3%. The Hispanic or Latino population (3.1%) is well below the state average of 10.7%. The Asian population (0.7%) is well below the state average of 4.3%.

Education

21.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 36% 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 83.6%.