Fort Gaines, GA
Full City Profile · Georgia · Henry County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
1,166
Population
244/sq mi density
$38,636
Median Income
$18,819 per capita
$91,400
Home Value
$129,963 Zillow
$518
Median Rent
28.8% income on rent
66°F
Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.8 / 5.0
$38,636 median income, 9.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$91,400 home value, $518/mo rent
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
1,166
Census 2023
Population Density
244
per square mile
Land Area
7.7
square miles (19.9 km²)
Median Age
31.7 yrs
19% below US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
46.5%
Male
53.5%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 15.4% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 83.4% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 0% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 0% US: 5.9% |
| Other | 1.2% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
15.4%
Black
83.4%
Hispanic
0%
Asian
0%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 98.6% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 4% US: 13.4% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
98.6%
Spanish
4%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
0.0%
Veterans
5.0%
17% below US avg (6%)
Disability
13.3%
2% above US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
89.8%
2% below US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
10.2%
19% above US avg (8.6%)
Income Inequality (Gini)
0.466
US avg: 0.490 (0 = perfect equality, 1 = max inequality)
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 1,166 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 244 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 7.7 sq mi |
| Median Age | 31.7 years |
Gender
| Male | 46.5% |
| Female | 53.5% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 15.4% |
| Black or African American | 83.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0.0% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
Language
| English Only | 98.6% |
| Spanish | 4.0% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 0.0% |
| Veterans | 5.0% |
| Disability | 13.3% |
| Health Insurance | 89.8% |
| Uninsured | 10.2% |
| Broadband Access | 80.0% |
| Gini Coefficient | 0.466 |
Classification
| USDA Rural-Urban Code | 3, Metro / under 250K |