Hancock County, Georgia

Total Population: 8,630

County Seat: Sparta

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Median Home Value

$87,400

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$33,182

Across all households

Median Age

47.3 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

8.4%

Adults 25 and older

Nearby Counties

Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Black (Non-Hispanic)71.4%
White (Non-Hispanic)26.4%
Two or More Races1.0%
Hispanic or Latino0.6%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)0.5%

Under 18 Years

15.1%

65 Years and Over

24.6%

Male

52.9%

Female

47.1%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

99.2%

No Health Insurance

8.0%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

73.9%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

8.4%

Enrolled in College (18+)

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$33,182

Mean Household Income

$56,721

Per Capita Income

$19,305

Unemployment Rate (16+)

In Labor Force (19–64)

58.5%

SNAP / Food Stamps

28.0%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$87,400

Median Rent

$671/mo

Total Housing Units

4,945

Owner-Occupied

77.5%

Renter-Occupied

22.5%

Vacancy Rate

42.3%

Married Couple Households

43.1%

Cohabiting Couple Households

3.0%

Male Householder, No Partner

15.7%

Female Householder, No Partner

38.2%

Average Household Size

2.48

Broadband Internet Access

59.5%

Housing Built Since 2010

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 13141.