Pendergrass is a town located in Jackson County Georgia. Pendergrass has a 2024 population of 1,838. Pendergrass is currently growing at a rate of 1.83% annually and its population has increased by 7.74% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,706 in 2020.
The average household income in Pendergrass is $87,247 with a poverty rate of 7.56%. The median age in Pendergrass is 31.3 years: 32.1 years for males, and 30.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Pendergrass was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,551 | 68.6% |
| Black or African American | 338 | 14.95% |
| Two or more races | 170 | 7.52% |
| Other race | 154 | 6.81% |
| Asian | 48 | 2.12% |
| 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 | 672 | 3.36 | 79.5 | 20.5 |
| Married | 337 | 4.04 | 76.9 | 23.1 |
| Female | 137 | 3.02 | 89.1 | 10.9 |
| Non Family | 110 | 1.67 | 59.1 | 40.9 |
| Male | 88 | 3.41 | 100 | 0 |
3.56
Average Family Size
3.36
Average Household Size
79.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 155 | 11.4% |
| Associates Degree | 84 | 6.18% |
| Bachelors Degree | 174 | 12.79% |
| Graduate Degree | 112 | 8.24% |
| High School Graduate | 373 | 27.43% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 67 | 4.93% |
| Some College | 395 | 29.04% |
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 | 837 | 701 | 154 |
| Hispanic | 246 | 171 | 28 |
| Black | 226 | 226 | 84 |
| Other Race | 75 | 65 | 17 |
| 2+ Races | 51 | 47 | 27 |
| Asian | 26 | 15 | 4 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 52.94%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $59,157 | $55,833 | $59,455 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $87,813 |
| High School Graduate | $46,442 | $47,917 | $35,000 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $45,518 | $46,707 | $0 |
| Overall | $46,357 | $47,446 | $37,244 |
| Some College | $42,955 | $63,264 | $36,653 |
$46,357
Average Earnings
$47,446
Average Male
$37,244
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
77.97% of Pendergrass residents speak only English, while 22.03% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 16.44% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,264 | 137 | 10.84% |
| Hispanic | 480 | 28 | 5.83% |
| Black | 338 | 10 | 2.96% |
| Asian | 48 | 6 | 12.5% |
7.56%
Overall Poverty Rate
7.2%
Male Poverty Rate
7.91%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Pendergrass is Asian, with 12.5% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Pendergrass is Black, with 2.96% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.63%. Among those working part-time, it was 14.88%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 8.61%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 20.27% |
| High School | 7.51% |
| Some College | 5.43% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 1.75% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 11.4% |
| Male Employed | 2.67% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $73,000 | $83,791 |
| Households | $82,692 | $87,247 |
| Married Families | $83,472 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $53,182 | $57,994 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
49.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
55.4%
Male Marriage Rate
43.7%
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 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
95
Number of Veterans
57
Male Veterans
38
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 32 |
| First Gulf War | 28 |
| Vietnam | 5 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 42 |
| 55 to 64 | 35 |
| 18 to 34 | 9 |
| 65 to 74 | 7 |
| 75+ | 2 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 78 | 7.51% |
| Black | 15 | 5.95% |
| Asian | 2 | 7.69% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
2.11%
Veteran Poverty Rate
35.79%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
74.8%
Labor Force Participation
72.6%
Employment Rate
2.9%
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
56.35%
Born in Pendergrass
87.66%
Native Born
12.34%
Foreign Born
2.26%
Non Citizen
10.08%
Naturalized
87.66% of Pendergrass residents were born in the United States, with 56.35% having been born in Georgia. 2.26% 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 | 2,003 | 33 | 1.68% |
| 2028 | 1,970 | 33 | 1.7% |
| 2027 | 1,937 | 33 | 1.73% |
| 2026 | 1,904 | 33 | 1.76% |
| 2025 | 1,871 | 33 | 1.8% |
| 2024 | 1,838 | 33 | 1.83% |
| 2023 | 1,805 | 42 | 2.38% |
| 2022 | 1,763 | 20 | 1.15% |
| 2021 | 1,743 | 37 | 2.17% |
| 2020 | 1,706 | 1,159 | 211.88% |
| 2019 | 547 | 25 | 4.79% |
| 2018 | 522 | 24 | 4.82% |
| 2017 | 498 | 21 | 4.4% |
| 2016 | 477 | 19 | 4.15% |
| 2015 | 458 | 17 | 3.85% |
| 2014 | 441 | 2 | 0.46% |
| 2013 | 439 | 2 | 0.46% |
| 2012 | 437 | -2 | -0.46% |
| 2011 | 439 | 0 | 0% |
| 2010 | 439 | 0 | 0% |