Effingham County, Georgia Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 38th-largest in Georgia
The population of Effingham County, Georgia is 67,265 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 38th-largest county in Georgia. The median household income is $85,465, the median home value is $245,300, and the median age is 36.6.
The population of Effingham County has grown 39.4% since 2010 (52,469 → 73,148), a +2.40% annualized rate.
67,265
Population
+2.40%
Annual growth
140
People / sq mi
$85,465
Median Income
$245,300
Median Home Value
Effingham County covers 479 sq mi of land at 140.5 people per square mile.
About Effingham County, GA
What sets Effingham County apart is money: median household income runs $85,465, above the US median of $78,538. Effingham County is a county in Georgia with a population of 67,265. It ranks #38 among counties in Georgia by population.
Households take in a median $85,465, comfortably above the US median of $78,538. Only 5.4% of residents live in poverty, below the national 12.4%. A typical home is worth $245,300, with typical rent around $1,116.
Educational attainment is on the higher side for US counties — 26.8% of adults hold a four-year degree, below the national 35.0%. Most workers commute: only 4.8% work from home, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 31 minutes each way.
Taken together, the income and housing figures place Effingham County firmly in the higher-cost, higher-earning tier of US counties — a profile that tends to track dense job markets and competitive housing.
Effingham County Population History (2010-2024)
The county of Effingham County had a population of 52,469 in 2010 and 73,148 in 2024, a 39.4% growth over 14 years. The peak was 73,148 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 2.41%.
73,148
Population (2024)
52,469
Population (2010)
73,148
Peak (2024)
2.41%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 52,469 |
| 2011 | 52,709 |
| 2012 | 53,360 |
| 2013 | 54,456 |
| 2014 | 55,452 |
| 2015 | 57,125 |
| 2016 | 58,705 |
| 2017 | 60,121 |
| 2018 | 62,274 |
| 2019 | 64,342 |
| 2020 | 65,192 |
| 2021 | 66,795 |
| 2022 | 69,030 |
| 2023 | 71,549 |
| 2024 | 73,148 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 76.4% |
| Black or African American | 14.3% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.5% |
| Two or More Races | 0.1% |
Age & Sex
36.6
Median Age
50.5%
Female
49.5%
Male
12.3%
Age 65+
Age Distribution
Children (under 15): 21.9% · Seniors (65+): 12.3%
Income & Poverty
| Median household income | $85,465+$10,801 vs state |
| Mean household income | $104,190 |
| Per-capita income | $37,841 |
| Poverty rate | 5.4%-4.5% vs state |
| Unemployment rate | 3.8% |
| Employment-to-population | 62.0% |
Top Industries by Employment
The largest employment sector in Effingham County is manufacturing, accounting for 19.6% of workers.
How residents commute
0.5%
Drive alone
0.4%
Carpool
86.3%
Public transit
4.8%
Work from home
31.1 min
Avg commute
Housing
$245,300$-27,600 vs state
Median home value
$1,116
Median rent
78.5%
Homeownership rate
25,256
Total housing units
93.3%
Occupied
6.7%
Vacant
21.5%
Renter-occupied
Social & access
90.4%
With health insurance
96.0%
With broadband internet
38.0%
Foreign-born
12.1%
Veterans (18+)
11.7%
With a disability
95.9%
Speak language other than English at home
Education
90.8%
High School+
26.8%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Effingham County, Georgia has a population of 67,265 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 38th-largest county in Georgia. Population density is 140 people per square mile.
The population of Effingham County has grown 39.4% since 2010 (52,469 → 73,148), a +2.40% annualized rate.
The median household income in Effingham County, Georgia is $85,465, with mean (average) household income of $104,190 and per-capita income of $37,841. 5.4% of residents live below the federal poverty level.
In Effingham County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (76.4%), Black or African American (14.3%), 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 Effingham County, Georgia is 36.6 years. Residents are 50.5% female and 49.5% male.
The median home value in Effingham County is $245,300 and median monthly rent is $1,116. 78.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 25,256 total housing units, 6.7% of which are vacant.
The largest employment sector in Effingham County, Georgia is manufacturing, employing 19.6% of workers. The unemployment rate is 3.8%.
Atlanta is among the largest cities associated with Effingham County, Georgia, with a population of 499,287.
Effingham County, GA Climate
Effingham County, GA has an average annual temperature of 18.6°C (65°F) and receives about 1233 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is July and the coldest is January. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
18.6°C
Avg Temp
1233
Precip (mm/yr)
Jul
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | 9° / 48° | 103 mm |
| February | 11° / 51° | 90 mm |
| March | 15° / 58° | 104 mm |
| April | 18° / 65° | 77 mm |
| May | 22° / 72° | 101 mm |
| June | 26° / 78° | 132 mm |
| July | 27° / 81° | 147 mm |
| August | 27° / 80° | 160 mm |
| September | 24° / 76° | 111 mm |
| October | 19° / 66° | 65 mm |
| November | 14° / 58° | 61 mm |
| December | 11° / 51° | 82 mm |
1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.
Best time to visit Effingham County, GA
The most comfortable months to visit Effingham County, GA are typically October, May and April, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is July (around 33°C high). The coldest is January (near 3°C low). August is usually the wettest month.
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