Grady County, Georgia Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 74th-largest in Georgia

The population of Grady County, Georgia is 26,056 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 74th-largest county in Georgia. The median household income is $54,312, the median home value is $136,500, and the median age is 39.4.

The population of Grady County has grown 5.0% since 2010 (25,027 → 26,271), a +0.35% annualized rate.

Grady County within Georgia · Source: US Census TIGER/Line via us-atlas

26,056

Population

+0.35%

Annual growth

People / sq mi

$54,312

Median Income

$136,500

Median Home Value

Grady County covers 454 sq mi of land at 57.3 people per square mile.

About Grady County, GA

Grady County is a county in Georgia with a population of 26,056. It ranks #74 among counties in Georgia by population. The median age is 39.4, in line with the national median. The population is 48.7% male and 51.3% female.

The median household income in Grady County is $54,312, below the US median of $74,580. 14.0% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $136,500, with monthly rent averaging $789. The homeownership rate of 64.1% is close to the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in Grady County reflects 15.3% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 3.5% of workers primarily work from home, below the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 25.7 minutes each way.

Grady County Population History (2010-2024)

The county of Grady County had a population of 25,027 in 2010 and 26,271 in 2024, a 5.0% growth over 14 years. The peak was 26,271 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 0.36%.

26,271

Population (2024)

25,027

Population (2010)

26,271

Peak (2024)

0.36%

Avg Annual Growth

Year	Population	Change	Annual %	Source
2010	25,027	-	-	estimate
2011	25,103	+76	+0.30%	estimate
2012	25,283	+180	+0.72%	estimate
2013	25,120	-163	-0.64%	estimate
2014	25,236	+116	+0.46%	estimate
2015	25,106	-130	-0.52%	estimate
2016	24,895	-211	-0.84%	estimate
2017	24,762	-133	-0.53%	estimate
2018	24,730	-32	-0.13%	estimate
2019	24,588	-142	-0.57%	estimate
2020	26,227	+1,639	+6.67%	estimate
2021	25,858	-369	-1.41%	estimate
2022	26,056	+198	+0.77%	estimate
2023	26,130	+74	+0.28%	estimate
2024	26,271	+141	+0.54%	estimate

Race & Ethnicity

White	60.7%
Black or African American	30.1%
Asian	0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)	1.2%
Two or More Races	0.0%

Age & Sex

39.4

Median Age

51.3%

Female

48.7%

Male

18.8%

Age 65+

Age Distribution

Under 5

6.2%

5–9

6.0%

10–14

7.7%

15–19

6.9%

20–24

5.5%

25–34

11.9%

35–44

11.8%

45–54

12.1%

55–59

7.7%

60–64

5.5%

65–74

11.4%

75–84

4.9%

85+

2.5%

Children (under 15): 19.9% · Seniors (65+): 18.8%

Income & Poverty

Median household income	$54,312$-20,352 vs state
Mean household income	$72,324
Per-capita income	$28,055
Poverty rate	14.0%+4.1% vs state
Unemployment rate	1.7%
Employment-to-population	57.2%

Top Industries by Employment

Professional & business services

25.4%

Construction

10.1%

Manufacturing

10.0%

Finance & real estate

8.9%

Retail trade

7.5%

Arts, entertainment & food

6.4%

Public administration

5.0%

Agriculture

5.0%

The largest employment sector in Grady County is professional & business services, accounting for 25.4% of workers.

How residents commute

0.0%

Drive alone

0.5%

Carpool

78.2%

Public transit

3.5%

Work from home

25.7 min

Avg commute

Housing

$136,500$-136,400 vs state

Median home value

$789

Median rent

64.1%

Homeownership rate

11,601

Total housing units

86.8%

Occupied

13.2%

Vacant

35.9%

Renter-occupied

Social & access

80.8%

With health insurance

91.0%

With broadband internet

22.9%

Foreign-born

8.8%

Veterans (18+)

19.0%

With a disability

87.7%

Speak language other than English at home

Education

80.4%

High School+

15.3%

Bachelor's+

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Frequently Asked Questions

Grady County, Georgia has a population of 26,056 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 74th-largest county in Georgia. Population density is 57 people per square mile.

The population of Grady County has grown 5.0% since 2010 (25,027 → 26,271), a +0.35% annualized rate.

The median household income in Grady County, Georgia is $54,312, with mean (average) household income of $72,324 and per-capita income of $28,055. 14.0% of residents live below the federal poverty level.

In Grady County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (60.7%), Black or African American (30.1%), Hispanic or Latino (1.2%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.

The median age in Grady County, Georgia is 39.4 years. Residents are 51.3% female and 48.7% male.

The median home value in Grady County is $136,500 and median monthly rent is $789. 64.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 11,601 total housing units, 13.2% of which are vacant.

The largest employment sector in Grady County, Georgia is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 25.4% of workers. The unemployment rate is 1.7%.

Atlanta is among the largest cities associated with Grady County, Georgia, with a population of 499,287.