Screven County, Georgia Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Screven County is located in Georgia with a total population of 14,057. It is the 110th most populous county out of 159 in Georgia.

Age Demographics

The median age in Screven County is 42.7 years. This is 14% higher than the state median of 37.4 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Screven County is $53,017. This is 29% lower than the state median of $74,664. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 32% lower. The poverty rate stands at 18.1%. This is 34% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.5%. The unemployment rate is 5.7%. This is 11% higher than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $122,300. Housing costs are 55% lower than the state median of $272,900. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.3x, Screven County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 71.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 9% higher than the state average of 65.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Screven County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 55.1% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 39.5%. The Hispanic or Latino population (2.5%) is well below the state average of 10.7%.

Education

14.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 57% 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 84.6%.