Seminole County, Georgia Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Seminole County is located in Georgia with a total population of 9,117. It is the 130th most populous county out of 159 in Georgia.

Age Demographics

The median age in Seminole County is 45.7 years. This is 22% higher than the state median of 37.4 years. 10.5% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Seminole County is $49,559. This is 34% lower than the state median of $74,664. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 37% lower. The poverty rate stands at 19.0%. This is 41% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.5%. The unemployment rate is 5.0%. This is 2% lower than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $111,600. Housing costs are 59% lower than the state median of $272,900. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.3x, Seminole County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 74.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 14% higher than the state average of 65.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Seminole County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 61.9% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 33.5%. The Hispanic or Latino population (2.9%) is well below the state average of 10.7%. The Asian population (0.4%) is well below the state average of 4.3%.

Education

15.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 54% 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 89.3%.