Randolph County, Georgia Demographics 2026
Randolph County, Georgia has a population of 6,196, the 146th most populous county in Georgia. The median household income is $28,380 and the median home value is $90,200. The poverty rate is 30.0%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Randolph County Quick Facts
How Randolph County Changed
Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.
| Metric | 2019–2023 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,270 | 6,196 | -1.2% |
| Median household income | $25,425 | $28,380 | +11.6% |
| Median home value | $90,900 | $90,200 | -0.8% |
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
Moderate diversity with one or two groups making up the majority.
State average: 65 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Cities & Places in Randolph County
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Population Overview
Randolph County is located in Georgia with a total population of 6,196. It is the 146th most populous county out of 159 in Georgia. The county encompasses 3 Census-designated places.
Age Demographics
The median age in Randolph County is 34.9 years. This is 7% lower than the state median of 37.6 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Randolph County is $28,380. This is 63% lower than the state median of $77,353. It is also 65% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 30.0%. This is 124% 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 10.9%. This is 113% higher than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $90,200. Housing costs are 70% lower than the state median of $303,300. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.2x. 51.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 22% lower than the state average of 65.7%.
Race & Ethnicity
The largest racial or ethnic group in Randolph County is Black or African American, making up 67.4% of the population. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 26.8%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (67.4% vs 30.7%). The Hispanic or Latino population (4.2%) is well below the state average of 11.0%. The Asian population (0.1%) is well below the state average of 4.5%.
Education
16.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 53% 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 86.7%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All figures for Randolph 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Randolph County, Georgia?
Randolph County has a population of 6,196, making it the 146th most populous county in Georgia.
What is the median income in Randolph County?
The median household income in Randolph County is $28,380 with a poverty rate of 30.0%.
How many cities are in Randolph County, Georgia?
Randolph County contains 3 Census-designated places.