Yatesville town, Georgia Demographics & Population 2026

Population Overview

Yatesville town is a small community located in Georgia. The total population is 402. It ranks as the 517th most populous out of 670 cities and towns in Georgia.

Age Demographics

The median age in Yatesville town is 53.4 years. This is 43% higher than the state median of 37.4 years. Only 12.9% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Yatesville town is $73,438. This is 2% lower than the state median of $74,664. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 6% lower. The poverty rate stands at 10.4%. This is 22% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.5%. The unemployment rate is 2.0%. This is 61% lower than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $137,500. Housing costs are 50% lower than the state median of $272,900. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.9x, Yatesville town is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 78.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 20% higher than the state average of 65.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

Yatesville town has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 90.8% of all residents. Black or African American residents account for 7.2%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (90.8% vs 49.8%). The Black or African American population (7.2%) is well below the state average of 31.0%. The Asian population (0.8%) is well below the state average of 4.3%.

Education

12.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 62% 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 93.0%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Yatesville town, Georgia is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023). The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually, providing reliable estimates for communities of all sizes. Comparisons are made against Georgia state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 670 Census-designated places in Georgia. For official data, visit data.census.gov.