Peach County, Georgia Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Peach County is located in Georgia with a total population of 28,269. It is the 68th most populous county out of 159 in Georgia.

Age Demographics

The median age in Peach County is 37.8 years. This is 1% higher than the state median of 37.4 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Peach County is $68,365. This is 8% lower than the state median of $74,664. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 13% lower. The poverty rate stands at 17.8%. This is 32% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.5%. The unemployment rate is 6.7%. This is 30% higher than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $186,100. Housing costs are 32% lower than the state median of $272,900. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.7x, Peach 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 8% higher than the state average of 65.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

Peach County is a highly diverse community where no single racial or ethnic group constitutes a majority of the population. Black or African American residents account for 42.9%. The Asian population (0.3%) is well below the state average of 4.3%.

Education

24.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 29% 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 87.7%.