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 $58,025 with a poverty rate of 34.96%. The median age in Elberton is 35.5 years: 34.1 years for males, and 38.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Elberton was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 2,087 | 44.49% |
| White | 2,006 | 42.76% |
| Other race | 272 | 5.8% |
| Two or more races | 257 | 5.48% |
| Asian | 69 | 1.47% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
Black or African American
White
Other race
Two or more races
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,971 | 2.31 | 45.4 | 54.6 |
| Non Family | 949 | 1.12 | 37.5 | 62.5 |
| Married | 677 | 3.12 | 68.8 | 31.2 |
| Female | 238 | 4.27 | 22.7 | 77.3 |
| Male | 107 | 3.37 | 16.8 | 83.2 |
3.32
Average Family Size
2.31
Average Household Size
45.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 278 | 9.17% |
| Associates Degree | 238 | 7.85% |
| Bachelors Degree | 291 | 9.6% |
| Graduate Degree | 255 | 8.41% |
| High School Graduate | 819 | 27.01% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 123 | 4.06% |
| Some College | 1,028 | 33.91% |
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 | 1,421 | 1,287 | 487 |
| Black | 1,224 | 964 | 49 |
| Hispanic | 230 | 230 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 151 | 144 | 3 |
| Other Race | 103 | 103 | 0 |
| Asian | 62 | 62 | 7 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 34.27%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $46,990 | $46,919 | $47,500 |
| Graduate Degree | $60,147 | $75,645 | $37,222 |
| High School Graduate | $44,569 | $44,655 | $37,361 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $66,364 | $19,731 |
| Overall | $35,713 | $45,078 | $28,993 |
| Some College | $28,393 | $24,552 | $28,915 |
$35,713
Average Earnings
$45,078
Average Male
$28,993
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
90.36% of Elberton residents speak only English, while 9.64% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 7.78% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 2,031 | 1,107 | 54.51% |
| White | 1,800 | 319 | 17.72% |
| Hispanic | 482 | 100 | 20.75% |
| Asian | 63 | 43 | 68.25% |
| Multiple | 244 | 18 | 7.38% |
34.96%
Overall Poverty Rate
31.82%
Male Poverty Rate
37.7%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Elberton is Asian, with 68.25% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Elberton is Multiple, with 7.38% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 8.36%. Among those working part-time, it was 24.19%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 42.69%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 28.72% |
| Some College | 28.35% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 16.03% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.53% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 69.84% |
| Male Employed | 15.16% |
| Female Employed | 7.85% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $51,682 | $76,775 |
| Households | $41,454 | $58,025 |
| Married Families | $74,427 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $24,613 | $35,328 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
43.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
50.3%
Male Marriage Rate
38.3%
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
335
Number of Veterans
236
Male Veterans
99
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 131 |
| First Gulf War | 77 |
| Second Gulf War | 31 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 150 |
| 55 to 64 | 105 |
| 35 to 54 | 42 |
| 75+ | 38 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 168 | 10.33% |
| Black | 153 | 11.43% |
| 2+ Races | 14 | 9.27% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
13.43%
Veteran Poverty Rate
31.94%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
57.7%
Labor Force Participation
55.4%
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
63.99%
Born in Elberton
93.82%
Native Born
6.18%
Foreign Born
3.86%
Non Citizen
2.32%
Naturalized
93.82% of Elberton residents were born in the United States, with 63.99% having been born in Georgia. 3.86% 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% |