Leary is a city located in Calhoun County Georgia. Leary has a 2024 population of 495. Leary is currently declining at a rate of -1.59% annually and its population has decreased by -6.07% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 527 in 2020.
The average household income in Leary is $46,582 with a poverty rate of 15.28%. The median age in Leary is 64.6 years: 64.6 years for males, and 64.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Leary was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 334 | 89.54% |
| White | 35 | 9.38% |
| Two or more races | 4 | 1.07% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
Black or African American
White
Two or more races
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 198 | 1.88 | 73.7 | 26.3 |
| Non Family | 83 | 1.04 | 61.4 | 38.6 |
| Female | 62 | 2.29 | 77.4 | 22.6 |
| Married | 50 | 2.78 | 88 | 12 |
| Male | 3 | 2 | 100 | 0 |
2.46
Average Family Size
1.88
Average Household Size
73.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 49 | 14.89% |
| Associates Degree | 7 | 2.13% |
| Bachelors Degree | 17 | 5.17% |
| Graduate Degree | 12 | 3.65% |
| High School Graduate | 131 | 39.82% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 17 | 5.17% |
| Some College | 96 | 29.18% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 299 | 242 | 23 |
| White | 26 | 21 | 6 |
| 2+ Races | 4 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 80.94%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 23.08%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $68,295 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $22,933 | $23,967 | $9,063 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $23,988 | $23,654 | $42,778 |
| Some College | $0 | $0 | $43,828 |
$23,988
Average Earnings
$23,654
Average Male
$42,778
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
100% of Leary residents speak only English, while 0% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 334 | 55 | 16.47% |
| Multiple | 4 | 2 | 50% |
15.28%
Overall Poverty Rate
18.4%
Male Poverty Rate
12.86%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Leary is Multiple, with 50% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Leary is Black, with 16.47% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.26%. Among those working part-time, it was 17.24%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 20.97%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 17.56% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 13.64% |
| Some College | 11.65% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 6.9% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 10.94% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 7.69% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $46,250 | $61,095 |
| Households | $35,385 | $46,582 |
| Married Families | $83,125 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $18,875 | $26,155 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
39.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
47.4%
Male Marriage Rate
33.8%
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
17
Number of Veterans
12
Male Veterans
5
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 5 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 10 |
| 65 to 74 | 5 |
| 35 to 54 | 2 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 75+ | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 14 | 4.59% |
| White | 3 | 11.54% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
58.82%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
42.3%
Labor Force Participation
42.3%
Employment Rate
0%
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
83.38%
Born in Leary
99.2%
Native Born
0.8%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0.8%
Naturalized
99.2% of Leary residents were born in the United States, with 83.38% having been born in Georgia. 0% 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 | 455 | -8 | -1.73% |
| 2028 | 463 | -8 | -1.7% |
| 2027 | 471 | -8 | -1.67% |
| 2026 | 479 | -8 | -1.64% |
| 2025 | 487 | -8 | -1.62% |
| 2024 | 495 | -8 | -1.59% |
| 2023 | 503 | -1 | -0.2% |
| 2022 | 504 | -12 | -2.33% |
| 2021 | 516 | -11 | -2.09% |
| 2020 | 527 | -27 | -4.87% |
| 2019 | 554 | -18 | -3.15% |
| 2018 | 572 | -8 | -1.38% |
| 2017 | 580 | -4 | -0.68% |
| 2016 | 584 | -15 | -2.5% |
| 2015 | 599 | 2 | 0.34% |
| 2014 | 597 | -10 | -1.65% |
| 2013 | 607 | 1 | 0.17% |
| 2012 | 606 | -7 | -1.14% |
| 2011 | 613 | -11 | -1.76% |
| 2010 | 624 | 0 | 0% |