Worth County, Georgia Demographics 2026

Name: Worth County, Georgia Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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Worth County, Georgia has a population of 20,451, the 87th most populous county in Georgia. The median household income is $58,694 and the median home value is $104,900. The poverty rate is 24.0%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Worth County Quick Facts

Population 20,451

Median Household Income $58,694

Median Home Value $104,900

Poverty Rate 24.0%

Unemployment Rate 6.9%

Median Age 42.4 years

Homeownership Rate 73.7%

Affordability Ratio 1.8x

Bachelor's Degree+ 11.7%

High School Graduation 85.5%

Cities/Places 4

Population 20,451 87th of 159

Median Income $58,694 24% lower than state

Poverty Rate 24.0%

Unemployment 6.9%

How Worth 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	20,575	20,451	-0.6%
Median household income	$57,201	$58,694	+2.6%
Median home value	$112,400	$104,900	-6.7%

Median Household Income

Worth

$58,694

$77,353

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Worth

$104,900

$303,300

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 22.7%

$25K-$50K 21.3%

$50K-$100K 31.3%

$100K+ 24.6%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

7.1%

$10K-$15K

7.8%

$15K-$20K

4.4%

$20K-$25K

3.5%

$25K-$30K

4.2%

$30K-$35K

6.3%

$35K-$40K

3.1%

$40K-$45K

3.7%

$45K-$50K

4.0%

$50K-$60K

6.9%

$60K-$75K

13.4%

$75K-$100K

11.1%

$100K-$125K

10.9%

$125K-$150K

5.9%

$150K-$200K

3.4%

$200K+

4.5%

Employment

6.9% Unemployment Rate State: 5.1%|National: 5.2%

55.2% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 73.7%

Renter 26.3%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

1.8x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $864/mo 17.7% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

22.2%

18-34

18.9%

35-54

24.2%

55-74

26.2%

75+

8.5%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Moderate Diversity

Moderate diversity with one or two groups making up the majority.

State average: 65 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Worth County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Sylvester	5,489	$58,417	27.9%	$115,900
Poulan	681	$58,333	20.9%	$80,900
Warwick	641	$51,098	21.4%	$67,700
Sumner	439	$55,250	12.3%	$87,700

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Population Overview

Worth County is located in Georgia with a total population of 20,451. It is the 87th most populous county out of 159 in Georgia. The county encompasses 4 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Worth County is 42.4 years. This is 13% higher than the state median of 37.6 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Worth County is $58,694. This is 24% lower than the state median of $77,353. It is also 27% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 24.0%. This is 80% 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 6.9%. This is 35% higher than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $104,900. Housing costs are 65% lower than the state median of $303,300. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.8x, Worth County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 73.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 12% higher than the state average of 65.7%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Worth County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 66.2% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 25.1%. The Hispanic or Latino population (2.4%) is well below the state average of 11.0%. The Asian population (0.8%) is well below the state average of 4.5%.

Education

11.7% 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. This is 66% 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 Worth 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 Worth County, Georgia?

Worth County has a population of 20,451, making it the 87th most populous county in Georgia.

What is the median income in Worth County?

The median household income in Worth County is $58,694 with a poverty rate of 24.0%.

How many cities are in Worth County, Georgia?

Worth County contains 4 Census-designated places.