Siloam, Georgia Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 344, Siloam'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

Siloam is a small community located in Georgia, within Greene County. The total population is 344. It ranks as the 544th most populous out of 669 Census-designated places in Georgia.

Age Demographics

The median age in Siloam is 24.6 years. This is 35% lower than the state median of 37.6 years. With 39.8% of the population under 18, Siloam has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Siloam is $24,783. This is 68% lower than the state median of $77,353. It is also 69% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 54.6%. This is 308% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.4%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The survey records no unemployed residents in Siloam, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $61,300. Housing costs are 80% lower than the state median of $303,300. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.5x, Siloam is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 57.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 13% lower than the state average of 65.7%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Siloam is Black or African American, making up 45.4% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 42.4%. The White (non-Hispanic) population (12.2%) is well below the state average of 49.1%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (42.4% vs 11.0%).

Education

11.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 67% 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 75.8%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Siloam, 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.