Wrens is a city located in Jefferson County Georgia. Wrens has a 2024 population of 2,097. Wrens is currently declining at a rate of -1.41% annually and its population has decreased by -5.33% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,215 in 2020.
The average household income in Wrens is $47,172 with a poverty rate of 24.76%. The median age in Wrens is 38.5 years: 40.4 years for males, and 32.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Wrens was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 1,274 | 62.21% |
| White | 680 | 33.2% |
| Asian | 60 | 2.93% |
| Two or more races | 34 | 1.66% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
Black or African American
White
Asian
Two or more races
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 826 | 2.48 | 50.5 | 49.5 |
| Married | 307 | 3.39 | 63.8 | 36.2 |
| Non Family | 301 | 1.06 | 52.8 | 47.2 |
| Female | 166 | 3.18 | 24.7 | 75.3 |
| Male | 52 | 3.1 | 40.4 | 59.6 |
3.26
Average Family Size
2.48
Average Household Size
50.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 220 | 17.21% |
| Associates Degree | 179 | 14.01% |
| Bachelors Degree | 26 | 2.03% |
| Graduate Degree | 67 | 5.24% |
| High School Graduate | 448 | 35.05% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 112 | 8.76% |
| Some College | 226 | 17.68% |
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 | 729 | 536 | 9 |
| White | 467 | 409 | 84 |
| Asian | 38 | 0 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 31 | 0 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 13 | 1 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 87.58%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 17.99%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $67,250 | $0 | $62,500 |
| High School Graduate | $37,813 | $51,603 | $24,659 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $30,760 | $32,454 | $17,167 |
| Overall | $31,979 | $46,563 | $30,707 |
| Some College | $32,311 | $30,625 | $32,661 |
$31,979
Average Earnings
$46,563
Average Male
$30,707
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
95.7% of Wrens residents speak only English, while 4.3% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 3.15% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 1,274 | 453 | 35.56% |
| White | 649 | 37 | 5.7% |
| Hispanic | 31 | 17 | 54.84% |
24.76%
Overall Poverty Rate
23.08%
Male Poverty Rate
26.13%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Wrens is Hispanic, with 54.84% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Wrens is White, with 5.7% 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 23.91%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 32.7%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 27.41% |
| High School | 25.22% |
| Some College | 10.37% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 87.5% |
| Male Unemployed | 75% |
| Female Employed | 18.97% |
| Male Employed | 3.51% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $44,638 | $55,207 |
| Households | $37,192 | $47,172 |
| Married Families | $60,089 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $32,279 | $32,157 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
39.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
45.2%
Male Marriage Rate
35.1%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, 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
106
Number of Veterans
95
Male Veterans
11
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 66 |
| Vietnam | 59 |
| Second Gulf War | 9 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 51 |
| 55 to 64 | 27 |
| 35 to 54 | 20 |
| 75+ | 8 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 60 | 7.29% |
| White | 46 | 8.58% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
24.53%
Veteran Poverty Rate
20.75%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
57.6%
Labor Force Participation
51.2%
Employment Rate
11.2%
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
90.28%
Born in Wrens
95.36%
Native Born
4.64%
Foreign Born
0.68%
Non Citizen
3.96%
Naturalized
95.36% of Wrens residents were born in the United States, with 90.28% having been born in Georgia. 0.68% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 1,951 | -29 | -1.46% |
| 2028 | 1,980 | -29 | -1.44% |
| 2027 | 2,009 | -29 | -1.42% |
| 2026 | 2,038 | -30 | -1.45% |
| 2025 | 2,068 | -29 | -1.38% |
| 2024 | 2,097 | -30 | -1.41% |
| 2023 | 2,127 | -23 | -1.07% |
| 2022 | 2,150 | -33 | -1.51% |
| 2021 | 2,183 | -32 | -1.44% |
| 2020 | 2,215 | 279 | 14.41% |
| 2019 | 1,936 | -29 | -1.48% |
| 2018 | 1,965 | -30 | -1.5% |
| 2017 | 1,995 | -11 | -0.55% |
| 2016 | 2,006 | -18 | -0.89% |
| 2015 | 2,024 | -33 | -1.6% |
| 2014 | 2,057 | -19 | -0.92% |
| 2013 | 2,076 | -32 | -1.52% |
| 2012 | 2,108 | -43 | -2% |
| 2011 | 2,151 | -25 | -1.15% |
| 2010 | 2,176 | 0 | 0% |