Bemiss is a CDP located in Lowndes County Georgia. Bemiss has a 2024 population of 10,557. Bemiss is currently growing at a rate of 7.69% annually and its population has increased by 20.06% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 8,793 in 2020.
The average household income in Bemiss is $91,654 with a poverty rate of 11.81%. The median age in Bemiss is 30.1 years: 30.2 years for males, and 30 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Bemiss was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,311 | 58.69% |
| Black or African American | 2,602 | 28.75% |
| Two or more races | 596 | 6.59% |
| Asian | 314 | 3.47% |
| Native American | 159 | 1.76% |
| Other race | 53 | 0.59% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 14 | 0.15% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Asian
Native American
Other race
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,906 | 3.11 | 73 | 27 |
| Married | 1,998 | 3.31 | 79 | 21 |
| Non Family | 487 | 1.33 | 62.4 | 37.6 |
| Female | 291 | 4.63 | 61.5 | 38.5 |
| Male | 130 | 3.45 | 45.4 | 54.6 |
3.34
Average Family Size
3.11
Average Household Size
73.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 175 | 3.29% |
| Associates Degree | 735 | 13.83% |
| Bachelors Degree | 904 | 17.01% |
| Graduate Degree | 480 | 9.03% |
| High School Graduate | 1,237 | 23.27% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 111 | 2.09% |
| Some College | 1,673 | 31.48% |
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 | 2,961 | 2,944 | 926 |
| Black | 1,470 | 1,427 | 341 |
| Hispanic | 469 | 336 | 40 |
| Asian | 296 | 203 | 50 |
| 2+ Races | 280 | 218 | 50 |
| Native American | 64 | 25 | 0 |
| Other Race | 53 | 21 | 7 |
| Islander | 14 | 14 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 31.27%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $41,875 | $54,500 | $36,375 |
| Graduate Degree | $60,203 | $77,396 | $53,523 |
| High School Graduate | $36,889 | $62,717 | $30,875 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $2,499 | $2,499 | $0 |
| Overall | $43,845 | $55,789 | $33,808 |
| Some College | $50,357 | $58,398 | $30,425 |
$43,845
Average Earnings
$55,789
Average Male
$33,808
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
90.1% of Bemiss residents speak only English, while 9.9% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 7.21% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 2,525 | 436 | 17.27% |
| White | 5,037 | 431 | 8.56% |
| Native | 159 | 159 | 100% |
| Hispanic | 679 | 159 | 23.42% |
| Asian | 314 | 17 | 5.41% |
11.81%
Overall Poverty Rate
10.17%
Male Poverty Rate
13.62%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Bemiss is Native, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Bemiss is Asian, with 5.41% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.16%. Among those working part-time, it was 0.85%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 16.05%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 13.64% |
| Some College | 11.25% |
| High School | 9.14% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 47.58% |
| Male Employed | 2.48% |
| Female Employed | 2.34% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $89,219 | $98,788 |
| Households | $82,134 | $91,654 |
| Married Families | $95,425 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $44,271 | $49,908 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
62.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
62.0%
Male Marriage Rate
62.6%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is Over 65.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
1,193
Number of Veterans
1,022
Male Veterans
171
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 714 |
| First Gulf War | 497 |
| Vietnam | 244 |
| Korea | 26 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 433 |
| 55 to 64 | 245 |
| 65 to 74 | 214 |
| 18 to 34 | 194 |
| 75+ | 107 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 775 | 23.22% |
| Black | 348 | 21.42% |
| Hispanic | 117 | 24.95% |
| 2+ Races | 70 | 27.78% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
3.19%
Veteran Poverty Rate
12.07%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
63.3%
Labor Force Participation
50.3%
Employment Rate
5.5%
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
40.56%
Born in Bemiss
94.68%
Native Born
5.32%
Foreign Born
2.08%
Non Citizen
3.24%
Naturalized
94.68% of Bemiss residents were born in the United States, with 40.56% having been born in Georgia. 2.08% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 10,557 | 754 | 7.69% |
| 2023 | 9,803 | 754 | 8.33% |
| 2022 | 9,049 | 134 | 1.5% |
| 2021 | 8,915 | 122 | 1.39% |
| 2020 | 8,793 | 0 | 0% |