Rhine, Georgia Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 662, Rhine's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Rhine is a small community located in Georgia, within Dodge County. The total population is 662. It ranks as the 459th most populous out of 669 Census-designated places in Georgia.

Age Demographics

The median age in Rhine is 37.8 years. This is about the same as the state median of 37.6 years. Only 10.0% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Rhine is $44,167. This is 43% lower than the state median of $77,353. It is also 45% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 14.8%. This is 11% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.4%. The unemployment rate is 0.4%. This is 92% lower than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $106,900. Housing costs are 65% lower than the state median of $303,300. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.4x, Rhine is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 66.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 2% higher than the state average of 65.7%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Rhine is Black or African American, making up 67.8% of the population. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 21.1%. The White (non-Hispanic) population (21.1%) is well below the state average of 49.1%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (67.8% vs 30.7%).

Education

5.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 84% 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 91.2%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Rhine, Georgia is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Georgia state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 669 Census-designated places in Georgia. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.