Clinch County, Georgia Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 144th-largest in Georgia
The population of Clinch County, Georgia is 6,722 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 144th-largest county in Georgia. The median household income is $55,549, the median home value is $86,300, and the median age is 38.8.
The population of Clinch County has grown 1.6% since 2010 (6,764 → 6,871), a +0.11% annualized rate.
6,722
Population
+0.11%
Annual growth
8
People / sq mi
$55,549
Median Income
$86,300
Median Home Value
Clinch County covers 815 sq mi of land at 8.2 people per square mile.
About Clinch County, GA
Clinch County is a county in Georgia with a population of 6,722. It ranks #144 among counties in Georgia by population. The median age is 38.8, in line with the national median. The population is 50.3% male and 49.7% female.
The median household income in Clinch County is $55,549, below the US median of $74,580. 15.1% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $86,300, with monthly rent averaging $505. The homeownership rate of 70.1% is higher than the national rate of 64.8%.
Educational attainment in Clinch County reflects 13.0% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 4.5% of workers primarily work from home, below the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 25.3 minutes each way.
Clinch County Population History (2010-2024)
The county of Clinch County had a population of 6,764 in 2010 and 6,871 in 2024, a 1.6% growth over 14 years. The peak was 6,871 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 0.12%.
6,871
Population (2024)
6,764
Population (2010)
6,871
Peak (2024)
0.12%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 6,764 |
| 2011 | 6,719 |
| 2012 | 6,688 |
| 2013 | 6,756 |
| 2014 | 6,780 |
| 2015 | 6,828 |
| 2016 | 6,762 |
| 2017 | 6,658 |
| 2018 | 6,601 |
| 2019 | 6,637 |
| 2020 | 6,725 |
| 2021 | 6,708 |
| 2022 | 6,684 |
| 2023 | 6,808 |
| 2024 | 6,871 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 65.3% |
| Black or African American | 25.6% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 4.1% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Age & Sex
38.8
Median Age
49.7%
Female
50.3%
Male
16.7%
Age 65+
Age Distribution
Children (under 15): 19.1% · Seniors (65+): 16.7%
Income & Poverty
| Median household income | $55,549$-19,115 vs state |
| Mean household income | $67,216 |
| Per-capita income | $24,906 |
| Poverty rate | 15.1%+5.2% vs state |
| Unemployment rate | 1.7% |
| Employment-to-population | 49.0% |
Top Industries by Employment
The largest employment sector in Clinch County is professional & business services, accounting for 25.9% of workers.
How residents commute
6.6%
Drive alone
2.2%
Carpool
76.3%
Public transit
4.5%
Work from home
25.3 min
Avg commute
Housing
$86,300$-186,600 vs state
Median home value
$505
Median rent
70.1%
Homeownership rate
3,031
Total housing units
81.5%
Occupied
18.5%
Vacant
29.9%
Renter-occupied
Social & access
77.5%
With health insurance
86.7%
With broadband internet
17.5%
Foreign-born
4.1%
Veterans (18+)
16.7%
With a disability
92.5%
Speak language other than English at home
Education
81.2%
High School+
13.0%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Clinch County, Georgia has a population of 6,722 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 144th-largest county in Georgia. Population density is 8 people per square mile.
The population of Clinch County has grown 1.6% since 2010 (6,764 → 6,871), a +0.11% annualized rate.
The median household income in Clinch County, Georgia is $55,549, with mean (average) household income of $67,216 and per-capita income of $24,906. 15.1% of residents live below the federal poverty level.
In Clinch County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (65.3%), Black or African American (25.6%), Hispanic or Latino (4.1%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.
The median age in Clinch County, Georgia is 38.8 years. Residents are 49.7% female and 50.3% male.
The median home value in Clinch County is $86,300 and median monthly rent is $505. 70.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 3,031 total housing units, 18.5% of which are vacant.
The largest employment sector in Clinch County, Georgia is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 25.9% of workers. The unemployment rate is 1.7%.
Atlanta is among the largest cities associated with Clinch 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.