Stillmore, Georgia Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 715, Stillmore'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

Stillmore is a small community located in Georgia, within Emanuel County. The total population is 715. It ranks as the 444th most populous out of 669 Census-designated places in Georgia.

Age Demographics

The median age in Stillmore is 22.3 years. This is 41% lower than the state median of 37.6 years. With 44.3% of the population under 18, Stillmore has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Stillmore is $33,750. This is 56% lower than the state median of $77,353. It is also 58% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 50.1%. This is 274% 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 unemployment rate is 14.1%. This is 174% higher than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $39,400. Housing costs are 87% lower than the state median of $303,300. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.2x, Stillmore is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 69.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 6% higher than the state average of 65.7%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Stillmore is Black or African American, making up 53.3% of the population. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 36.5%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (53.3% vs 30.7%). The Hispanic or Latino population (3.4%) is well below the state average of 11.0%.

Education

0.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 71.3%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Stillmore, 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.