Spalding County, Georgia Demographics 2026
Spalding County, Georgia has a population of 68,892, the 36th most populous county in Georgia. The median household income is $62,071 and the median home value is $228,700. The poverty rate is 18.9%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Spalding County Quick Facts
How Spalding County Changed
Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.
| Metric | 2019–2023 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 68,215 | 68,892 | +1.0% |
| Median household income | $60,217 | $62,071 | +3.1% |
| Median home value | $196,600 | $228,700 | +16.3% |
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
A diverse community with significant representation from multiple racial and ethnic groups.
State average: 65 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Cities & Places in Spalding County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Griffin | 23,761 | $43,632 | 25.2% | $220,900 |
| Experiment | 3,387 | $33,333 | 33.7% | $137,500 |
| East Griffin | 1,174 | $45,938 | 32.4% | $65,300 |
| Sunny Side | 994 | $44,750 | 32.8% | $100,000 |
| Orchard Hill | 152 | $33,333 | 27.8% | $72,900 |
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Population Overview
Spalding County is located in Georgia with a total population of 68,892. It is the 36th most populous county out of 159 in Georgia. The county encompasses 5 Census-designated places.
Age Demographics
The median age in Spalding County is 39.5 years. This is 5% higher than the state median of 37.6 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Spalding County is $62,071. This is 20% lower than the state median of $77,353. It is also 23% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 18.9%. This is 41% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.4%. The unemployment rate is 7.3%. This is 42% higher than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $228,700. Housing costs are 25% lower than the state median of $303,300. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.7x. 62.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 4% lower than the state average of 65.7%.
Race & Ethnicity
The largest racial or ethnic group in Spalding County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 53.4% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 35.8%. The Asian population (1.0%) is well below the state average of 4.5%.
Education
18.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 47% 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 85.5%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All figures for Spalding County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Georgia and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Spalding County, Georgia?
Spalding County has a population of 68,892, making it the 36th most populous county in Georgia.
What is the median income in Spalding County?
The median household income in Spalding County is $62,071 with a poverty rate of 18.9%.
How many cities are in Spalding County, Georgia?
Spalding County contains 5 Census-designated places.