Commerce is a city located in Banks County Georgia. Commerce has a 2024 population of 8,553. Commerce is currently growing at a rate of 3.21% annually and its population has increased by 14.22% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 7,488 in 2020.
The average household income in Commerce is $69,084 with a poverty rate of 9.14%. The median age in Commerce is 33.8 years: 30.5 years for males, and 36.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Commerce was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,501 | 71.59% |
| Black or African American | 1,120 | 14.58% |
| Two or more races | 615 | 8% |
| Other race | 333 | 4.33% |
| Asian | 115 | 1.5% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,577 | 2.9 | 65.3 | 34.7 |
| Married | 1,464 | 3.82 | 71.3 | 28.7 |
| Non Family | 678 | 1.12 | 46 | 54 |
| Male | 249 | 2.29 | 79.5 | 20.5 |
| Female | 186 | 2.93 | 69.4 | 30.6 |
3.51
Average Family Size
2.9
Average Household Size
65.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 418 | 8.36% |
| Associates Degree | 353 | 7.06% |
| Bachelors Degree | 601 | 12.02% |
| Graduate Degree | 285 | 5.7% |
| High School Graduate | 2,064 | 41.29% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 364 | 7.28% |
| Some College | 914 | 18.28% |
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 | 3,500 | 3,095 | 732 |
| Black | 726 | 680 | 109 |
| Hispanic | 642 | 352 | 0 |
| Other Race | 295 | 87 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 287 | 198 | 0 |
| Asian | 65 | 53 | 45 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 93.66%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 69.23%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $41,860 | $65,972 | $40,959 |
| Graduate Degree | $65,993 | $83,478 | $57,000 |
| High School Graduate | $34,172 | $36,301 | $32,591 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $32,695 | $0 | $38,988 |
| Overall | $36,561 | $40,799 | $34,179 |
| Some College | $35,068 | $45,694 | $31,901 |
$36,561
Average Earnings
$40,799
Average Male
$34,179
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
88.18% of Commerce residents speak only English, while 11.82% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 10.89% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 5,005 | 325 | 6.49% |
| Black | 1,099 | 201 | 18.29% |
| Multiple | 615 | 142 | 23.09% |
| Hispanic | 1,118 | 75 | 6.71% |
| Asian | 115 | 14 | 12.17% |
9.14%
Overall Poverty Rate
9.34%
Male Poverty Rate
8.95%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Commerce is Multiple, with 23.09% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Commerce is White, with 6.49% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.96%. Among those working part-time, it was 7.4%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 17.68%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 13.31% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 9.16% |
| Some College | 2.54% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0.81% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 4.71% |
| Male Employed | 1.49% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $67,726 | $74,368 |
| Households | $61,286 | $69,084 |
| Married Families | $76,591 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $48,457 | $53,115 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
54.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
56.8%
Male Marriage Rate
53.2%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, 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
311
Number of Veterans
206
Male Veterans
105
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 121 |
| Vietnam | 78 |
| First Gulf War | 58 |
| Korea | 37 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 111 |
| 18 to 34 | 105 |
| 65 to 74 | 34 |
| 55 to 64 | 31 |
| 35 to 54 | 30 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 195 | 4.95% |
| 2+ Races | 65 | 22.65% |
| Hispanic | 64 | 9.44% |
| Black | 51 | 7.02% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
2.44%
Veteran Poverty Rate
38.68%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
56.9%
Labor Force Participation
56.7%
Employment Rate
0.3%
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
72.38%
Born in Commerce
95.73%
Native Born
4.27%
Foreign Born
3.31%
Non Citizen
0.96%
Naturalized
95.73% of Commerce residents were born in the United States, with 72.38% having been born in Georgia. 3.31% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 9,885 | 267 | 2.78% |
| 2028 | 9,618 | 266 | 2.84% |
| 2027 | 9,352 | 266 | 2.93% |
| 2026 | 9,086 | 267 | 3.03% |
| 2025 | 8,819 | 266 | 3.11% |
| 2024 | 8,553 | 266 | 3.21% |
| 2023 | 8,287 | 556 | 7.19% |
| 2022 | 7,731 | 88 | 1.15% |
| 2021 | 7,643 | 155 | 2.07% |
| 2020 | 7,488 | 399 | 5.63% |
| 2019 | 7,089 | 148 | 2.13% |
| 2018 | 6,941 | 33 | 0.48% |
| 2017 | 6,908 | 127 | 1.87% |
| 2016 | 6,781 | 178 | 2.7% |
| 2015 | 6,603 | 59 | 0.9% |
| 2014 | 6,544 | 14 | 0.21% |
| 2013 | 6,530 | 20 | 0.31% |
| 2012 | 6,510 | -60 | -0.91% |
| 2011 | 6,570 | 11 | 0.17% |
| 2010 | 6,559 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 5,292 | 1,184 | 28.82% |
| 1990 | 4,108 | 16 | 0.39% |
| 1980 | 4,092 | 390 | 10.53% |
| 1970 | 3,702 | 151 | 4.25% |
| 1960 | 3,551 | 200 | 5.97% |
| 1950 | 3,351 | 57 | 1.73% |
| 1940 | 3,294 | 292 | 9.73% |
| 1930 | 3,002 | -6,883 | -69.63% |