Elberton is a city located in Elbert County Georgia. Elberton has a 2024 population of 4,825. It is also the county seat of Elbert County. Elberton is currently growing at a rate of 0.98% annually and its population has increased by 4.08% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 4,636 in 2020.
The average household income in Elberton is $57,909 with a poverty rate of 29.94%. The median age in Elberton is 34.6 years: 34.9 years for males, and 34.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Elberton was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,162 | 46.73% |
| Black or African American | 2,127 | 45.97% |
| Two or more races | 281 | 6.07% |
| Other race | 33 | 0.71% |
| Asian | 24 | 0.52% |
| 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 | 1,838 | 2.44 | 49.5 | 50.5 |
| Non Family | 821 | 1.11 | 40 | 60 |
| Married | 647 | 3.26 | 77.6 | 22.4 |
| Female | 282 | 3.79 | 20.6 | 79.4 |
| Male | 88 | 4.51 | 23.9 | 76.1 |
3.37
Average Family Size
2.44
Average Household Size
49.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 286 | 9.71% |
| Associates Degree | 236 | 8.01% |
| Bachelors Degree | 244 | 8.29% |
| Graduate Degree | 191 | 6.49% |
| High School Graduate | 896 | 30.42% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 154 | 5.23% |
| Some College | 938 | 31.85% |
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 | 1,392 | 1,250 | 389 |
| Black | 1,244 | 977 | 35 |
| Hispanic | 197 | 175 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 193 | 184 | 3 |
| Asian | 16 | 16 | 8 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 50%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $49,643 | $101,719 | $43,750 |
| Graduate Degree | $72,717 | $73,043 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $35,554 | $35,804 | $34,079 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $64,089 | $16,285 |
| Overall | $35,343 | $43,310 | $26,809 |
| Some College | $26,546 | $38,500 | $23,934 |
$35,343
Average Earnings
$43,310
Average Male
$26,809
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
89.83% of Elberton residents speak only English, while 10.17% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 9.06% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 2,070 | 1,062 | 51.3% |
| White | 1,916 | 207 | 10.8% |
| Hispanic | 378 | 49 | 12.96% |
| Multiple | 266 | 26 | 9.77% |
29.94%
Overall Poverty Rate
21.76%
Male Poverty Rate
37.31%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Elberton is Black, with 51.3% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Elberton is Multiple, with 9.77% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 5.26%. Among those working part-time, it was 23.02%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 35.56%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 27.5% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 21.68% |
| High School | 15.08% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.56% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 52.41% |
| Female Employed | 12.5% |
| Male Employed | 7.62% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $49,621 | $74,418 |
| Households | $38,562 | $57,909 |
| Married Families | $69,592 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $24,419 | $35,369 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
41.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
47.1%
Male Marriage Rate
35.9%
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 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
336
Number of Veterans
224
Male Veterans
112
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 121 |
| First Gulf War | 102 |
| Second Gulf War | 62 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 151 |
| 35 to 54 | 82 |
| 55 to 64 | 60 |
| 75+ | 24 |
| 18 to 34 | 19 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 174 | 13.25% |
| White | 141 | 8.34% |
| 2+ Races | 21 | 10.88% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
19.64%
Veteran Poverty Rate
30.06%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
58.6%
Labor Force Participation
53.1%
Employment Rate
8.4%
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
66.72%
Born in Elberton
92.28%
Native Born
7.72%
Foreign Born
3%
Non Citizen
4.71%
Naturalized
92.28% of Elberton residents were born in the United States, with 66.72% having been born in Georgia. 3% 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 | 5,061 | 47 | 0.94% |
| 2028 | 5,014 | 47 | 0.95% |
| 2027 | 4,967 | 48 | 0.98% |
| 2026 | 4,919 | 47 | 0.96% |
| 2025 | 4,872 | 47 | 0.97% |
| 2024 | 4,825 | 47 | 0.98% |
| 2023 | 4,778 | -23 | -0.48% |
| 2022 | 4,801 | 160 | 3.45% |
| 2021 | 4,641 | 5 | 0.11% |
| 2020 | 4,636 | 292 | 6.72% |
| 2019 | 4,344 | 6 | 0.14% |
| 2018 | 4,338 | -8 | -0.18% |
| 2017 | 4,346 | -26 | -0.59% |
| 2016 | 4,372 | -45 | -1.02% |
| 2015 | 4,417 | -35 | -0.79% |
| 2014 | 4,452 | -7 | -0.16% |
| 2013 | 4,459 | -14 | -0.31% |
| 2012 | 4,473 | -30 | -0.67% |
| 2011 | 4,503 | -79 | -1.72% |
| 2010 | 4,582 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 4,743 | -939 | -16.53% |
| 1990 | 5,682 | -4 | -0.07% |
| 1980 | 5,686 | -752 | -11.68% |
| 1970 | 6,438 | -669 | -9.41% |
| 1960 | 7,107 | 335 | 4.95% |
| 1950 | 6,772 | 584 | 9.44% |
| 1940 | 6,188 | 1,538 | 33.08% |
| 1930 | 4,650 | -1,825 | -28.19% |
| 1920 | 6,475 | -8 | -0.12% |
| 1910 | 6,483 | 2,649 | 69.09% |
| 1900 | 3,834 | -1,227 | -24.24% |