Comer is a city located in Madison County Georgia. Comer has a 2024 population of 1,625. Comer is currently growing at a rate of 1.63% annually and its population has increased by 6.91% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,520 in 2020.
The average household income in Comer is $60,986 with a poverty rate of 25.39%. The median age in Comer is 37.6 years: 49.2 years for males, and 29.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Comer was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,178 | 65.08% |
| Two or more races | 256 | 14.14% |
| Other race | 158 | 8.73% |
| Black or African American | 126 | 6.96% |
| Asian | 92 | 5.08% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 600 | 2.74 | 52.7 | 47.3 |
| Non Family | 319 | 1.42 | 33.9 | 66.1 |
| Married | 193 | 4.13 | 79.8 | 20.2 |
| Female | 62 | 4.6 | 71 | 29 |
| Male | 26 | 4.04 | 38.5 | 61.5 |
3.9
Average Family Size
2.74
Average Household Size
52.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 130 | 10.43% |
| Associates Degree | 73 | 5.86% |
| Bachelors Degree | 137 | 11% |
| Graduate Degree | 366 | 29.37% |
| High School Graduate | 297 | 23.84% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 83 | 6.66% |
| Some College | 160 | 12.84% |
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 | 822 | 709 | 340 |
| Other Race | 157 | 157 | 157 |
| Black | 113 | 83 | 2 |
| 2+ Races | 86 | 80 | 4 |
| Asian | 68 | 4 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among other race people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among other race people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $79,196 | $41,438 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $48,333 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $45,764 | $46,985 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $35,598 | $47,024 | $0 |
| Some College | $40,341 | $40,694 | $40,096 |
$35,598
Average Earnings
$47,024
Average Male
$0
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
92.5% of Comer residents speak only English, while 7.5% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 4.96% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,074 | 275 | 25.61% |
| Multiple | 256 | 75 | 29.3% |
| Asian | 88 | 42 | 47.73% |
| Black | 91 | 29 | 31.87% |
| Other | 157 | 2 | 1.27% |
25.39%
Overall Poverty Rate
20.82%
Male Poverty Rate
29.63%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Comer is Asian, with 47.73% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Comer is Other, with 1.27% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 22.78%. Among those working part-time, it was 38.82%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 27.45%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 48.77% |
| High School | 33.75% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 28.19% |
| Some College | 1.36% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 81.82% |
| Female Employed | 33.91% |
| Male Employed | 9.52% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $60,625 | $80,048 |
| Households | $34,880 | $60,986 |
| Married Families | $89,432 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $33,548 | $37,194 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
40.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
37.0%
Male Marriage Rate
44.0%
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 20-34.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
78
Number of Veterans
76
Male Veterans
2
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 31 |
| First Gulf War | 17 |
| Second Gulf War | 6 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 26 |
| 75+ | 21 |
| 35 to 54 | 14 |
| 55 to 64 | 14 |
| 18 to 34 | 3 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 59 | 6.51% |
| Black | 19 | 15.7% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
3.85%
Veteran Poverty Rate
10.26%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
51.5%
Labor Force Participation
49.5%
Employment Rate
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
57.68%
Born in Comer
95.69%
Native Born
4.31%
Foreign Born
1.16%
Non Citizen
3.15%
Naturalized
95.69% of Comer residents were born in the United States, with 57.68% having been born in Georgia. 1.16% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 1,756 | 26 | 1.5% |
| 2028 | 1,730 | 26 | 1.53% |
| 2027 | 1,704 | 27 | 1.61% |
| 2026 | 1,677 | 26 | 1.57% |
| 2025 | 1,651 | 26 | 1.6% |
| 2024 | 1,625 | 26 | 1.63% |
| 2023 | 1,599 | 30 | 1.91% |
| 2022 | 1,569 | 23 | 1.49% |
| 2021 | 1,546 | 26 | 1.71% |
| 2020 | 1,520 | 234 | 18.2% |
| 2019 | 1,286 | 10 | 0.78% |
| 2018 | 1,276 | 13 | 1.03% |
| 2017 | 1,263 | 13 | 1.04% |
| 2016 | 1,250 | 14 | 1.13% |
| 2015 | 1,236 | 4 | 0.32% |
| 2014 | 1,232 | 0 | 0% |
| 2013 | 1,232 | 6 | 0.49% |
| 2012 | 1,226 | -4 | -0.33% |
| 2011 | 1,230 | -6 | -0.49% |
| 2010 | 1,236 | 0 | 0% |