Demorest is a city located in Habersham County Georgia. Demorest has a 2024 population of 2,054. Demorest is currently growing at a rate of 0.39% annually and its population has increased by 1.58% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,022 in 2020.
The average household income in Demorest is $72,426 with a poverty rate of 11.14%. The median age in Demorest is 24.7 years: 27.7 years for males, and 22.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Demorest was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,841 | 80.29% |
| Two or more races | 209 | 9.11% |
| Black or African American | 180 | 7.85% |
| Asian | 34 | 1.48% |
| Other race | 29 | 1.26% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Asian
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 620 | 2.87 | 48.5 | 51.5 |
| Married | 305 | 2.99 | 53.4 | 46.6 |
| Non Family | 204 | 1.3 | 36.8 | 63.2 |
| Female | 71 | 6.94 | 40.8 | 59.2 |
| Male | 40 | 2.75 | 85 | 15 |
3.63
Average Family Size
2.87
Average Household Size
48.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 34 | 3.06% |
| Associates Degree | 92 | 8.27% |
| Bachelors Degree | 181 | 16.28% |
| Graduate Degree | 138 | 12.41% |
| High School Graduate | 469 | 42.18% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 57 | 5.13% |
| Some College | 141 | 12.68% |
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 | 919 | 828 | 235 |
| Hispanic | 135 | 135 | 68 |
| 2+ Races | 113 | 113 | 65 |
| Black | 41 | 41 | 0 |
| Other Race | 8 | 8 | 6 |
| Asian | 6 | 6 | 6 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $44,792 | $53,056 | $40,833 |
| Graduate Degree | $78,614 | $78,705 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $29,284 | $28,750 | $29,643 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $21,667 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $32,275 | $42,266 | $29,649 |
| Some College | $32,569 | $38,750 | $29,094 |
$32,275
Average Earnings
$42,266
Average Male
$29,649
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
95.1% of Demorest residents speak only English, while 4.9% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 3.31% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,410 | 161 | 11.42% |
| Black | 74 | 27 | 36.49% |
| Multiple | 199 | 8 | 4.02% |
| Hispanic | 251 | 7 | 2.79% |
11.14%
Overall Poverty Rate
7.03%
Male Poverty Rate
15.14%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Demorest is Black, with 36.49% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Demorest is Hispanic, with 2.79% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 5.37%. Among those working part-time, it was 12.39%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 25.4%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 23.55% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 9.89% |
| Some College | 4.87% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 1.88% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 9.15% |
| Male Employed | 4.01% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $81,204 | $92,990 |
| Households | $59,500 | $72,426 |
| Married Families | $84,688 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $24,375 | $30,294 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
32.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
37.9%
Male Marriage Rate
28.5%
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 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
89
Number of Veterans
76
Male Veterans
13
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 37 |
| Second Gulf War | 20 |
| World War II | 11 |
| First Gulf War | 10 |
| Korea | 4 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 32 |
| 18 to 34 | 20 |
| 55 to 64 | 19 |
| 65 to 74 | 16 |
| 35 to 54 | 2 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 76 | 4.9% |
| 2+ Races | 9 | 6.87% |
| Black | 4 | 2.67% |
| Hispanic | 4 | 2.35% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
19.1%
Veteran Poverty Rate
41.57%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
56.9%
Labor Force Participation
53%
Employment Rate
6.9%
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
62.01%
Born in Demorest
96.86%
Native Born
3.14%
Foreign Born
1.57%
Non Citizen
1.57%
Naturalized
96.86% of Demorest residents were born in the United States, with 62.01% having been born in Georgia. 1.57% 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 | 2,094 | 8 | 0.38% |
| 2028 | 2,086 | 8 | 0.38% |
| 2027 | 2,078 | 8 | 0.39% |
| 2026 | 2,070 | 8 | 0.39% |
| 2025 | 2,062 | 8 | 0.39% |
| 2024 | 2,054 | 8 | 0.39% |
| 2023 | 2,046 | -8 | -0.39% |
| 2022 | 2,054 | 24 | 1.18% |
| 2021 | 2,030 | 8 | 0.4% |
| 2020 | 2,022 | -103 | -4.85% |
| 2019 | 2,125 | -19 | -0.89% |
| 2018 | 2,144 | 209 | 10.8% |
| 2017 | 1,935 | -101 | -4.96% |
| 2016 | 2,036 | 12 | 0.59% |
| 2015 | 2,024 | -1 | -0.05% |
| 2014 | 2,025 | 46 | 2.32% |
| 2013 | 1,979 | 43 | 2.22% |
| 2012 | 1,936 | 58 | 3.09% |
| 2011 | 1,878 | 13 | 0.7% |
| 2010 | 1,865 | 0 | 0% |