Appling is a CDP located in Columbia County Georgia. Appling has a 2024 population of 818. It is also the county seat of Columbia County. Appling is currently growing at a rate of 7.77% annually but its population has decreased by -1.8% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 833 in 2020.
The average household income in Appling is $86,248 with a poverty rate of 31.95%. The median age in Appling is 38 years: 39.1 years for males, and 36.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Appling was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 557 | 79.46% |
| Black or African American | 104 | 14.84% |
| Two or more races | 40 | 5.71% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 323 | 2.17 | 48.9 | 51.1 |
| Non Family | 175 | 1.04 | 36.6 | 63.4 |
| Married | 108 | 3.56 | 78.7 | 21.3 |
| Female | 40 | 3.35 | 22.5 | 77.5 |
| Male | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
3.51
Average Family Size
2.17
Average Household Size
48.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 143 | 33.65% |
| Associates Degree | 0 | 0% |
| Bachelors Degree | 43 | 10.12% |
| Graduate Degree | 112 | 26.35% |
| High School Graduate | 47 | 11.06% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0 | 0% |
| Some College | 80 | 18.82% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 321 | 282 | 155 |
| Black | 104 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 87.85%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 48.29%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $135,633 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $120,417 | $109,595 | $135,467 |
| Some College | $0 | $0 | $0 |
$120,417
Average Earnings
$109,595
Average Male
$135,467
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
100% of Appling residents speak only English, while 0% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 104 | 104 | 100% |
| White | 557 | 80 | 14.36% |
| Multiple | 40 | 40 | 100% |
31.95%
Overall Poverty Rate
37.62%
Male Poverty Rate
16.49%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Appling is Black, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Appling is White, with 14.36% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 19.25%. Among those working part-time, it was 0%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 51.52%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 80.85% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 72.73% |
| Some College | 0% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Employed | 25.41% |
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | - | $166,421 |
| Households | - | $86,248 |
| Married Families | $244,595 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | - | $18,444 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
38.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
28.1%
Male Marriage Rate
66.9%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
39
Number of Veterans
39
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 39 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 39 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
| 65 to 74 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 39 | 9.22% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
100%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
51.6%
Labor Force Participation
43.6%
Employment Rate
15.4%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
79.46%
Born in Appling
100%
Native Born
0%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
100% of Appling residents were born in the United States, with 79.46% having been born in Georgia. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 818 | 59 | 7.77% |
| 2023 | 759 | 58 | 8.27% |
| 2022 | 701 | 66 | 10.39% |
| 2021 | 635 | -198 | -23.77% |
| 2020 | 833 | -88 | -9.55% |
| 2019 | 921 | -89 | -8.81% |
| 2018 | 1,010 | 239 | 31% |
| 2017 | 771 | 33 | 4.47% |
| 2016 | 738 | 82 | 12.5% |
| 2015 | 656 | 62 | 10.44% |
| 2014 | 594 | 21 | 3.66% |
| 2013 | 573 | 0 | 0% |