Miller County, Georgia Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Miller County is located in Georgia with a total population of 5,850. It is the 147th most populous county out of 159 in Georgia. The county encompasses 2 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Miller County is 43.6 years. This is 16% higher than the state median of 37.6 years. 10.6% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Miller County is $51,425. This is 34% lower than the state median of $77,353. It is also 36% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 23.8%. This is 78% 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 3.9%. This is 24% lower than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $124,000. Housing costs are 59% lower than the state median of $303,300. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.4x, Miller County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 70.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 7% higher than the state average of 65.7%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Miller County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 64.9% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 28.2%. The Hispanic or Latino population (3.3%) is well below the state average of 11.0%. The Asian population (0.9%) is well below the state average of 4.5%.

Education

21.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 39% 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 84.2%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Miller County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Georgia and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.