Elberton, GA
Full City Profile · Georgia · Elbert County County
2.7
/5.0
C+
Fair
4,691
Population
975/sq mi density
$41,454
Median Income
$26,419 per capita
$97,500
Home Value
$181,220 Zillow
$846
Median Rent
29.0% income on rent
60°F
Avg Temperature
787
Violent Crime/100K
2,548 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$41,454 median income, 4.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$97,500 home value, $846/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
787 violent crimes/100K (107% above avg)
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
18.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
4,691
Census 2023
Population Density
975
per square mile
Land Area
4.6
square miles (11.8 km²)
Median Age
35.5 yrs
9% below US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
46.7%
Male
53.3%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 42.8% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 44.5% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 10.3% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 1.5% US: 5.9% |
| Other | 0.9% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
42.8%
Black
44.5%
Hispanic
10.3%
Asian
1.5%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 90.4% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 10.2% US: 13.4% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
90.4%
Spanish
10.2%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
6.2%
Veterans
10.2%
70% above US avg (6%)
Disability
17.4%
34% above US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
85.7%
6% below US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
14.3%
66% above US avg (8.6%)
Income Inequality (Gini)
0.439
US avg: 0.490 (0 = perfect equality, 1 = max inequality)
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 4,691 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 975 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 4.6 sq mi |
| Median Age | 35.5 years |
Gender
| Male | 46.7% |
| Female | 53.3% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 42.8% |
| Black or African American | 44.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10.3% |
| Asian | 1.5% |
Language
| English Only | 90.4% |
| Spanish | 10.2% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 6.2% |
| Veterans | 10.2% |
| Disability | 17.4% |
| Health Insurance | 85.7% |
| Uninsured | 14.3% |
| Broadband Access | 78.4% |
| Gini Coefficient | 0.439 |
Classification
| USDA Rural-Urban Code | 6, Nonmetro / Urban 2.5K-20K, adjacent |