Elbert County , Georgia

Population: 19,725 residents · 2023 Census ACS

Income $49,727 Home $114,600 Rent $849/mo
Page updated: · Data vintage: CDC PLACES 2023 · FEMA NRI v1.20
Sources: CDC PLACES·FEMA NRI·Census ACS · Methodology

Across 19,725 residents, Elbert County tracks on the more affordable end of national norms — useful as a comparison anchor for Georgia and neighboring counties alike.

$49,727
Median Income
household
$114,600
Home Value
median
$849/mo
Monthly Rent
median gross
N/A
Unemployment
rate

Income & Housing

Median Household Income $49,727
Per Capita Income $28,743
Poverty Rate 20.6%
Median Home Value $114,600
Median Gross Rent $849/mo
Owner Occupied 68.6%
Renter Occupied 31.4%

Demographics & Education

Total Population 19,725
Median Age 42.4 yrs
Bachelor's or Higher 14.9%

Health Outcomes

CDC PLACES 2023 · % of adults

38.3%
Obesity
13.3%
Diabetes
18.3%
Smoking
44.2%
High Blood Pressure
32.7%
No Physical Activity
21.6%
Depression
39.1%
Insufficient Sleep
76.8%
Annual Checkup

Natural Hazard Risk

FEMA National Risk Index · county-level scores

Very Low

Overall risk score: 30.8  ·  31th national percentile

🌪️ Tornado
40.94
🌀 Hurricane
72.22
🔥 Wildfire
41.13
❄️ Winter Storm
9.71
🌍 Earthquake
71.60
☀️ Drought
54.80

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