Elbert County, Georgia Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 92nd-largest in Georgia
The population of Elbert County, Georgia is 19,725 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 92nd-largest county in Georgia. The median household income is $49,727, the median home value is $114,600, and the median age is 42.4.
The population of Elbert County has grown 0.3% since 2010 (20,101 → 20,152), a +0.02% annualized rate.
19,725
Population
+0.02%
Annual growth
56
People / sq mi
$49,727
Median Income
$114,600
Median Home Value
Elbert County covers 351 sq mi of land at 56.2 people per square mile.
About Elbert County, GA
Educational attainment is the headline number in Elbert County: 14.9% of adults 25 and older have a four-year degree. Elbert County is a county in Georgia with a population of 19,725.
The typical household earns $49,727, below the US median of $78,538. The poverty rate is 13.4%, above the national 12.4%. Homes are comparatively cheap — a median value of $114,600, with typical rent around $849.
Degree attainment is on the lower side for US counties: 14.9% of adults hold a bachelor’s degree, below the national 35.0%. About 7.9% of the workforce is home-based, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 24 minutes each way.
Elbert County Population History (2010-2024)
The county of Elbert County had a population of 20,101 in 2010 and 20,152 in 2024, a 0.3% growth over 14 years. The peak was 20,152 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 0.02%.
20,152
Population (2024)
20,101
Population (2010)
20,152
Peak (2024)
0.02%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 20,101 |
| 2011 | 19,822 |
| 2012 | 19,577 |
| 2013 | 19,492 |
| 2014 | 19,391 |
| 2015 | 19,303 |
| 2016 | 19,122 |
| 2017 | 19,104 |
| 2018 | 19,053 |
| 2019 | 19,205 |
| 2020 | 19,665 |
| 2021 | 19,572 |
| 2022 | 19,853 |
| 2023 | 20,003 |
| 2024 | 20,152 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 64.8% |
| Black or African American | 25.7% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 3.3% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Age & Sex
42.4
Median Age
52.7%
Female
47.3%
Male
21.3%
Age 65+
Age Distribution
Children (under 15): 18.5% · Seniors (65+): 21.3%
Income & Poverty
| Median household income | $49,727$-24,937 vs state |
| Mean household income | $66,048 |
| Per-capita income | $28,743 |
| Poverty rate | 13.4%+3.5% vs state |
| Unemployment rate | 3.7% |
| Employment-to-population | 54.6% |
Top Industries by Employment
The largest employment sector in Elbert County is manufacturing, accounting for 23.7% of workers.
How residents commute
0.1%
Drive alone
1.6%
Carpool
81.0%
Public transit
7.9%
Work from home
23.5 min
Avg commute
Housing
$114,600$-158,300 vs state
Median home value
$849
Median rent
68.6%
Homeownership rate
9,370
Total housing units
88.0%
Occupied
12.0%
Vacant
31.4%
Renter-occupied
Social & access
88.7%
With health insurance
86.0%
With broadband internet
23.5%
Foreign-born
6.9%
Veterans (18+)
19.2%
With a disability
94.8%
Speak language other than English at home
Education
84.9%
High School+
14.9%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Elbert County, Georgia has a population of 19,725 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 92nd-largest county in Georgia. Population density is 56 people per square mile.
The population of Elbert County has grown 0.3% since 2010 (20,101 → 20,152), a +0.02% annualized rate.
The median household income in Elbert County, Georgia is $49,727, with mean (average) household income of $66,048 and per-capita income of $28,743. 13.4% of residents live below the federal poverty level.
In Elbert County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (64.8%), Black or African American (25.7%), Hispanic or Latino (3.3%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.
The median age in Elbert County, Georgia is 42.4 years. Residents are 52.7% female and 47.3% male.
The median home value in Elbert County is $114,600 and median monthly rent is $849. 68.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 9,370 total housing units, 12.0% of which are vacant.
The largest employment sector in Elbert County, Georgia is manufacturing, employing 23.7% of workers. The unemployment rate is 3.7%.
Atlanta is among the largest cities associated with Elbert 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.