Appling County, Georgia Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 97th-largest in Georgia
The population of Appling County, Georgia is 18,426 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 97th-largest county in Georgia. The median household income is $43,728, the median home value is $81,400, and the median age is 39.9.
The population of Appling County has grown 1.8% since 2010 (18,337 → 18,669), a +0.13% annualized rate.
18,426
Population
+0.13%
Annual growth
36
People / sq mi
$43,728
Median Income
$81,400
Median Home Value
Appling County covers 508 sq mi of land at 36.3 people per square mile.
About Appling County, GA
Educational attainment is the headline number in Appling County: 9.9% of adults 25 and older have a four-year degree. With 18,426 residents, Appling County is a county in Georgia.
Money is tight relative to the rest of US counties: the median household earns just $43,728, below the US median of $78,538. The poverty rate, 20.2%, is among the steepest of comparable US counties and above the national 12.4%. Housing costs are among the lowest of comparable places: a median home value of $81,400, with typical rent around $711.
Appling County is among the least college-educated US counties, at 9.9% — below the national 35.0%. Almost everyone commutes — only 3.2% work from home, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 24 minutes each way.
Appling County Population History (2010-2024)
The county of Appling County had a population of 18,337 in 2010 and 18,669 in 2024, a 1.8% growth over 14 years. The peak was 18,669 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 0.13%.
18,669
Population (2024)
18,337
Population (2010)
18,669
Peak (2024)
0.13%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 18,337 |
| 2011 | 18,459 |
| 2012 | 18,382 |
| 2013 | 18,367 |
| 2014 | 18,469 |
| 2015 | 18,420 |
| 2016 | 18,443 |
| 2017 | 18,447 |
| 2018 | 18,538 |
| 2019 | 18,389 |
| 2020 | 18,378 |
| 2021 | 18,421 |
| 2022 | 18,479 |
| 2023 | 18,517 |
| 2024 | 18,669 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 69.8% |
| Black or African American | 17.7% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.5% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Age & Sex
39.9
Median Age
49.8%
Female
50.2%
Male
18.0%
Age 65+
Age Distribution
Children (under 15): 20.4% · Seniors (65+): 18.0%
Income & Poverty
| Median household income | $43,728$-30,936 vs state |
| Mean household income | $60,995 |
| Per-capita income | $25,218 |
| Poverty rate | 20.2%+10.3% vs state |
| Unemployment rate | 1.9% |
| Employment-to-population | 50.5% |
Top Industries by Employment
The largest employment sector in Appling County is professional & business services, accounting for 18.8% of workers.
How residents commute
0.5%
Drive alone
0.9%
Carpool
78.6%
Public transit
3.2%
Work from home
24.2 min
Avg commute
Housing
$81,400$-191,500 vs state
Median home value
$711
Median rent
71.8%
Homeownership rate
8,526
Total housing units
82.5%
Occupied
17.5%
Vacant
28.2%
Renter-occupied
Social & access
83.6%
With health insurance
90.2%
With broadband internet
17.7%
Foreign-born
4.4%
Veterans (18+)
14.7%
With a disability
89.2%
Speak language other than English at home
Education
81.0%
High School+
9.9%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Appling County, Georgia has a population of 18,426 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 97th-largest county in Georgia. Population density is 36 people per square mile.
The population of Appling County has grown 1.8% since 2010 (18,337 → 18,669), a +0.13% annualized rate.
The median household income in Appling County, Georgia is $43,728, with mean (average) household income of $60,995 and per-capita income of $25,218. 20.2% of residents live below the federal poverty level.
In Appling County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (69.8%), Black or African American (17.7%), Hispanic or Latino (1.5%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.
The median age in Appling County, Georgia is 39.9 years. Residents are 49.8% female and 50.2% male.
The median home value in Appling County is $81,400 and median monthly rent is $711. 71.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 8,526 total housing units, 17.5% of which are vacant.
The largest employment sector in Appling County, Georgia is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 18.8% of workers. The unemployment rate is 1.9%.
Atlanta is among the largest cities associated with Appling County, Georgia, with a population of 499,287.
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.