Stephens County, Georgia Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Stephens County is located in Georgia with a total population of 26,842. It is the 71st most populous county out of 159 in Georgia.

Age Demographics

The median age in Stephens County is 41.2 years. This is 10% higher than the state median of 37.4 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Stephens County is $52,264. This is 30% lower than the state median of $74,664. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 33% lower. The poverty rate stands at 13.9%. This is 3% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.5%. The unemployment rate is 5.2%. The median home value is $168,200. Housing costs are 38% lower than the state median of $272,900. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.2x. 72.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 10% higher than the state average of 65.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Stephens County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 81.0% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 10.6%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (81.0% vs 49.8%). The Black or African American population (10.6%) is well below the state average of 31.0%. The Hispanic or Latino population (3.7%) is well below the state average of 10.7%. The Asian population (1.0%) is well below the state average of 4.3%.

Education

14.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 56% 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 83.8%.