Schley County, Georgia's estimated 2024 population is 4,555 with a growth rate of 0.64% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Schley County, Georgia is the 152nd largest county in Georgia. The 2010 population was 5,020 and has seen a growth of -9.26% since that time.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 4,700 | 29 | 0.62% |
| 2028 | 4,671 | 29 | 0.62% |
| 2027 | 4,642 | 29 | 0.63% |
| 2026 | 4,613 | 29 | 0.63% |
| 2025 | 4,584 | 29 | 0.64% |
| 2024 | 4,555 | 29 | 0.64% |
| 2023 | 4,526 | 29 | 0.64% |
| 2022 | 4,497 | 11 | 0.25% |
| 2021 | 4,486 | -50 | -1.1% |
| 2020 | 4,536 | -718 | -13.67% |
| 2019 | 5,254 | 42 | 0.81% |
| 2018 | 5,212 | -24 | -0.46% |
| 2017 | 5,236 | 57 | 1.1% |
| 2016 | 5,179 | -29 | -0.56% |
| 2015 | 5,208 | 19 | 0.37% |
| 2014 | 5,189 | 94 | 1.84% |
| 2013 | 5,095 | 72 | 1.43% |
| 2012 | 5,023 | -20 | -0.4% |
| 2011 | 5,043 | 23 | 0.46% |
| 2010 | 5,020 | 0 | 0% |
| 1990 | 3,588 | 155 | 4.52% |
| 1980 | 3,433 | 336 | 10.85% |
| 1970 | 3,097 | -159 | -4.88% |
| 1960 | 3,256 | -780 | -19.33% |
| 1950 | 4,036 | -997 | -19.81% |
| 1940 | 5,033 | -314 | -5.87% |
| 1930 | 5,347 | 104 | 1.98% |
| 1920 | 5,243 | 30 | 0.58% |
| 1910 | 5,213 | -286 | -5.2% |
| 1900 | 5,499 | 56 | 1.03% |
| 1890 | 5,443 | 141 | 2.66% |
| 1880 | 5,302 | 173 | 3.37% |
| 1870 | 5,129 | 496 | 10.71% |
| 1860 | 4,633 | -67 | -1.43% |
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,492 | 76.5% |
| Black or African American | 814 | 17.83% |
| Other race | 155 | 3.4% |
| Two or more races | 100 | 2.19% |
| Native American | 4 | 0.09% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Other race
Two or more races
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,578 | 2.89 | 75.2 | 24.8 |
| Married | 935 | 3.46 | 88.8 | 11.2 |
| Non Family | 428 | 1.03 | 53.7 | 46.3 |
| Female | 161 | 3.91 | 50.9 | 49.1 |
| Male | 54 | 4.7 | 81.5 | 18.5 |
3.56
Average Family Size
2.89
Average Household Size
75.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 344 | 11.39% |
| Associates Degree | 288 | 9.54% |
| Bachelors Degree | 302 | 10% |
| Graduate Degree | 240 | 7.95% |
| High School Graduate | 1,046 | 34.65% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 106 | 3.51% |
| Some College | 693 | 22.95% |
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 | 2,102 | 1,827 | 415 |
| Black | 628 | 495 | 51 |
| Hispanic | 258 | 216 | 67 |
| Other Race | 155 | 138 | 47 |
| 2+ Races | 83 | 83 | 9 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among other race people with a rate of 30.32%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $50,583 | $51,891 | $47,935 |
| Graduate Degree | $58,000 | $51,985 | $59,750 |
| High School Graduate | $30,795 | $35,000 | $18,375 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $27,202 | $29,018 | $11,534 |
| Overall | $40,102 | $42,268 | $37,639 |
| Some College | $42,188 | $49,708 | $37,852 |
$40,102
Average Earnings
$42,268
Average Male
$37,639
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
97.77% of Schley County, Georgia residents speak only English, while 2.23% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 2.09% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,441 | 402 | 11.68% |
| Black | 814 | 290 | 35.63% |
| Hispanic | 262 | 35 | 13.36% |
| Other | 155 | 17 | 10.97% |
15.93%
Overall Poverty Rate
14.42%
Male Poverty Rate
17.46%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Schley County, Georgia is Black, with 35.63% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Schley County, Georgia is Other, with 10.97% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.1%. Among those working part-time, it was 3.2%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 36.32%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 40.89% |
| High School | 27.34% |
| Some College | 6.73% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.87% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 34.09% |
| Female Employed | 3.13% |
| Male Employed | 1.14% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $68,517 | $79,008 |
| Households | $53,274 | $64,565 |
| Married Families | $72,440 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $14,231 | $24,107 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
54.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
56.8%
Male Marriage Rate
52.0%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, 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
220
Number of Veterans
162
Male Veterans
58
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 91 |
| First Gulf War | 26 |
| Vietnam | 18 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 18 to 34 | 89 |
| 55 to 64 | 47 |
| 35 to 54 | 36 |
| 75+ | 36 |
| 65 to 74 | 12 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 125 | 4.88% |
| Black | 95 | 14.62% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
3.64%
Veteran Poverty Rate
21.82%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
52.8%
Labor Force Participation
51%
Employment Rate
3.5%
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
82.65%
Born in Schley County, Georgia
99.43%
Native Born
0.57%
Foreign Born
0.22%
Non Citizen
0.35%
Naturalized
99.43% of Schley County, Georgia residents were born in the United States, with 82.65% having been born in Georgia. 0.22% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.