Schley County, Georgia Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Schley County is located in Georgia with a total population of 4,539. It is the 152nd most populous county out of 159 in Georgia.

Age Demographics

The median age in Schley County is 41.6 years. This is 11% higher than the state median of 37.4 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Schley County is $59,647. This is 20% lower than the state median of $74,664. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 24% lower. The poverty rate stands at 13.2%. This is 2% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.5%. The unemployment rate is 4.1%. This is 21% lower than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $152,900. Housing costs are 44% lower than the state median of $272,900. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.6x, Schley County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 79.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 21% higher than the state average of 65.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Schley County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 77.9% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 17.2%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (77.9% vs 49.8%). The Hispanic or Latino population (2.1%) is well below the state average of 10.7%.

Education

19.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 44% 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 84.8%.