Shady Dale, Georgia Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 345, Shady Dale'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

Shady Dale is a small community located in Georgia, within Jasper County. The total population is 345. It ranks as the 543rd most populous out of 669 Census-designated places in Georgia.

Age Demographics

The median age in Shady Dale is 38.4 years. This is 2% higher than the state median of 37.6 years. 10.4% 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 Shady Dale is $68,333. This is 12% lower than the state median of $77,353. It is also 15% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 9.3%. This is 31% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.4%. The unemployment rate is 2.3%. This is 55% lower than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $119,200. Housing costs are 61% lower than the state median of $303,300. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.7x, Shady Dale is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 78.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 19% higher than the state average of 65.7%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Shady Dale is Hispanic or Latino, making up 51.3% of the population. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 38.0%. The Black or African American population (9.0%) is well below the state average of 30.7%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (51.3% vs 11.0%).

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 59.4%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Shady Dale, 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.