Fort Valley, GA
Full City Profile · Georgia · Peach County County
3.1
/5.0
B
Good
8,808
Population
1,168/sq mi density
$39,714
Median Income
$23,175 per capita
$116,400
Home Value
$163,465 Zillow
$830
Median Rent
31.2% income on rent
65°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.7 / 5.0
$39,714 median income, 9.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$116,400 home value, $830/mo rent
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
20.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
8,808
Census 2023
Population Density
1,168
per square mile
Land Area
7.5
square miles (19.4 km²)
Median Age
31.6 yrs
19% below US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
48.1%
Male
51.9%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 24.2% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 69.5% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 8.3% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 0.2% US: 5.9% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
24.2%
Black
69.5%
Hispanic
8.3%
Asian
0.2%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 91.4% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 7.7% US: 13.4% |
| Other Languages | 0.9% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
91.4%
Spanish
7.7%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
6.1%
Veterans
7.3%
22% above US avg (6%)
Disability
20.4%
57% above US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
82.7%
10% below US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
17.3%
101% above US avg (8.6%)
Income Inequality (Gini)
0.472
US avg: 0.490 (0 = perfect equality, 1 = max inequality)
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 8,808 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 1,168 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 7.5 sq mi |
| Median Age | 31.6 years |
Gender
| Male | 48.1% |
| Female | 51.9% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 24.2% |
| Black or African American | 69.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8.3% |
| Asian | 0.2% |
Language
| English Only | 91.4% |
| Spanish | 7.7% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 6.1% |
| Veterans | 7.3% |
| Disability | 20.4% |
| Health Insurance | 82.7% |
| Uninsured | 17.3% |
| Broadband Access | 69.9% |
| Gini Coefficient | 0.472 |
Classification
| USDA Rural-Urban Code | 3, Metro / under 250K |