Muscogee County, Georgia Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Muscogee County is located in Georgia with a total population of 204,383. It is the 12th most populous county out of 159 in Georgia.

Age Demographics

The median age in Muscogee County is 35.1 years. This is 6% lower than the state median of 37.4 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Muscogee County is $56,622. This is 24% lower than the state median of $74,664. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 28% lower. The poverty rate stands at 18.8%. This is 40% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.5%. The unemployment rate is 6.5%. This is 26% higher than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $182,300. Housing costs are 33% lower than the state median of $272,900. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.2x. 50.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 23% lower than the state average of 65.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Muscogee County is Black or African American, making up 45.9% of the population. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 37.4%.

Education

29.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 13% 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 89.0%.