Guyton is a city located in Effingham County Georgia. Guyton has a 2024 population of 3,119. Guyton is currently growing at a rate of 6.63% annually and its population has increased by 33.23% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,341 in 2020.
The average household income in Guyton is $83,214 with a poverty rate of 14.14%. The median age in Guyton is 30.4 years: 28.4 years for males, and 30.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Guyton was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,206 | 50.15% |
| Black or African American | 844 | 35.09% |
| Two or more races | 252 | 10.48% |
| Other race | 98 | 4.07% |
| Asian | 5 | 0.21% |
| 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 | 698 | 3.45 | 75.8 | 24.2 |
| Married | 426 | 4 | 78.6 | 21.4 |
| Non Family | 161 | 1.2 | 73.3 | 26.7 |
| Female | 84 | 5.08 | 65.5 | 34.5 |
| Male | 27 | 2.93 | 77.8 | 22.2 |
4.07
Average Family Size
3.45
Average Household Size
75.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 205 | 14.59% |
| Associates Degree | 104 | 7.4% |
| Bachelors Degree | 218 | 15.52% |
| Graduate Degree | 38 | 2.7% |
| High School Graduate | 461 | 32.81% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 9 | 0.64% |
| Some College | 370 | 26.33% |
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 | 776 | 716 | 144 |
| Black | 489 | 335 | 68 |
| 2+ Races | 90 | 90 | 41 |
| Hispanic | 85 | 85 | 3 |
| Other Race | 42 | 42 | 0 |
| Asian | 5 | 5 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 45.56%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $58,125 | $56,520 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $47,981 | $62,955 | $33,580 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $32,969 | $34,028 | $0 |
| Overall | $52,647 | $57,990 | $43,167 |
| Some College | $47,386 | $58,826 | $45,000 |
$52,647
Average Earnings
$57,990
Average Male
$43,167
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
95.71% of Guyton residents speak only English, while 4.29% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 4.01% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Multiple | 251 | 185 | 73.71% |
| Hispanic | 285 | 147 | 51.58% |
| White | 1,196 | 82 | 6.86% |
| Black | 844 | 69 | 8.18% |
| Other | 98 | 3 | 3.06% |
14.14%
Overall Poverty Rate
11.01%
Male Poverty Rate
16.22%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Guyton is Multiple, with 73.71% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Guyton is Other, with 3.06% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.77%. Among those working part-time, it was 9.68%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 22.75%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Bachelors or Greater | 16.02% |
| Some College | 15.82% |
| High School | 14.53% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 4.21% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 10.78% |
| Female Unemployed | 5% |
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $90,197 | $97,736 |
| Households | $75,625 | $83,214 |
| Married Families | $102,500 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $32,762 | $32,945 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
51.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
63.7%
Male Marriage Rate
43.9%
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 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
168
Number of Veterans
109
Male Veterans
59
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 114 |
| Vietnam | 38 |
| First Gulf War | 13 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 18 to 34 | 68 |
| 35 to 54 | 47 |
| 65 to 74 | 35 |
| 55 to 64 | 13 |
| 75+ | 5 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| 2+ Races | 70 | 63.64% |
| White | 65 | 7.28% |
| Black | 33 | 6.24% |
| Hispanic | 32 | 30.77% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
41.67%
Veteran Poverty Rate
33.93%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
67.8%
Labor Force Participation
56.8%
Employment Rate
16.3%
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
70.15%
Born in Guyton
99.88%
Native Born
0.12%
Foreign Born
0.12%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
99.88% of Guyton residents were born in the United States, with 70.15% having been born in Georgia. 0.12% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 4,092 | 194 | 4.98% |
| 2028 | 3,898 | 195 | 5.27% |
| 2027 | 3,703 | 195 | 5.56% |
| 2026 | 3,508 | 194 | 5.85% |
| 2025 | 3,314 | 195 | 6.25% |
| 2024 | 3,119 | 194 | 6.63% |
| 2023 | 2,925 | 150 | 5.41% |
| 2022 | 2,775 | 189 | 7.31% |
| 2021 | 2,586 | 245 | 10.47% |
| 2020 | 2,341 | 106 | 4.74% |
| 2019 | 2,235 | 155 | 7.45% |
| 2018 | 2,080 | 129 | 6.61% |
| 2017 | 1,951 | 66 | 3.5% |
| 2016 | 1,885 | 38 | 2.06% |
| 2015 | 1,847 | 94 | 5.36% |
| 2014 | 1,753 | 48 | 2.82% |
| 2013 | 1,705 | 15 | 0.89% |
| 2012 | 1,690 | 13 | 0.78% |
| 2011 | 1,677 | -3 | -0.18% |
| 2010 | 1,680 | 0 | 0% |