Randolph County, Georgia Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Randolph County is located in Georgia with a total population of 6,270. It is the 146th most populous county out of 159 in Georgia.

Age Demographics

The median age in Randolph County is 37.6 years. This is about average than the state median of 37.4 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Randolph County is $25,425. This is 66% lower than the state median of $74,664. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 68% lower. The poverty rate stands at 26.8%. This is 99% 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 10.3%. This is 102% higher than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $90,900. Housing costs are 67% lower than the state median of $272,900. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.6x. 49.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 24% lower than the state average of 65.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Randolph County is Black or African American, making up 67.7% of the population. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 27.3%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (67.7% vs 31.0%). The Hispanic or Latino population (3.6%) is well below the state average of 10.7%. The Asian population (0.1%) is well below the state average of 4.3%.

Education

15.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 56% 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 83.4%.