Muscogee County, Georgia Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 12th-largest in Georgia

The population of Muscogee County, Georgia is 204,383 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 12th-largest county in Georgia. The median household income is $56,622, the median home value is $182,300, and the median age is 35.1.

The population of Muscogee County has grown 5.6% since 2010 (191,122 → 201,830), a +0.39% annualized rate.

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

204,383

Population

+0.39%

Annual growth

944

People / sq mi

$56,622

Median Income

$182,300

Median Home Value

Muscogee County covers 217 sq mi of land at 944.0 people per square mile.

About Muscogee County, GA

Muscogee County is a county in Georgia with a population of 204,383. It ranks #12 among counties in Georgia by population. The median age is 35.1, younger than the national median. The population is 48.2% male and 51.8% female.

The median household income in Muscogee County is $56,622, below the US median of $74,580. 15.0% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $182,300, with monthly rent averaging $1,072. The homeownership rate of 50.2% is lower than the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in Muscogee County reflects 29.7% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 9.4% of workers primarily work from home, below the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 20.2 minutes each way.

Muscogee County Population History (2010-2024)

The county of Muscogee County had a population of 191,122 in 2010 and 201,830 in 2024, a 5.6% growth over 14 years. The peak was 207,015 in 2020. Average annual growth rate: 0.41%.

201,830

Population (2024)

191,122

Population (2010)

207,015

Peak (2020)

0.41%

Avg Annual Growth

Year	Population	Change	Annual %	Source
2010	191,122	-	-	estimate
2011	195,340	+4,218	+2.21%	estimate
2012	199,077	+3,737	+1.91%	estimate
2013	203,370	+4,293	+2.16%	estimate
2014	200,746	-2,624	-1.29%	estimate
2015	198,925	-1,821	-0.91%	estimate
2016	196,354	-2,571	-1.29%	estimate
2017	193,858	-2,496	-1.27%	estimate
2018	194,362	+504	+0.26%	estimate
2019	196,074	+1,712	+0.88%	estimate
2020	207,015	+10,941	+5.58%	estimate
2021	205,094	-1,921	-0.93%	estimate
2022	202,658	-2,436	-1.19%	estimate
2023	201,959	-699	-0.34%	estimate
2024	201,830	-129	-0.06%	estimate

Race & Ethnicity

White	39.3%
Black or African American	46.7%
Asian	0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)	1.3%
Two or More Races	0.1%

Age & Sex

35.1

Median Age

51.8%

Female

48.2%

Male

14.4%

Age 65+

Age Distribution

Under 5

6.9%

5–9

7.4%

10–14

6.7%

15–19

6.5%

20–24

6.5%

25–34

15.7%

35–44

13.2%

45–54

11.1%

55–59

5.5%

60–64

5.9%

65–74

8.7%

75–84

3.9%

85+

1.8%

Children (under 15): 21.0% · Seniors (65+): 14.4%

Income & Poverty

Median household income	$56,622$-18,042 vs state
Mean household income	$80,102
Per-capita income	$32,811
Poverty rate	15.0%+5.1% vs state
Unemployment rate	3.6%
Employment-to-population	52.7%

Top Industries by Employment

Professional & business services

24.4%

Information

11.4%

Education & health care

10.2%

Finance & real estate

10.1%

Manufacturing

9.3%

Public administration

7.1%

Retail trade

5.4%

Arts, entertainment & food

4.5%

The largest employment sector in Muscogee County is professional & business services, accounting for 24.4% of workers.

How residents commute

0.8%

Drive alone

2.0%

Carpool

76.6%

Public transit

9.4%

Work from home

20.2 min

Avg commute

Housing

$182,300$-90,600 vs state

Median home value

$1,072

Median rent

50.2%

Homeownership rate

91,288

Total housing units

88.3%

Occupied

11.7%

Vacant

49.8%

Renter-occupied

Social & access

88.7%

With health insurance

93.1%

With broadband internet

36.5%

Foreign-born

14.3%

Veterans (18+)

17.4%

With a disability

91.7%

Speak language other than English at home

Education

89.0%

High School+

29.7%

Bachelor's+

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Frequently Asked Questions

Muscogee County, Georgia has a population of 204,383 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 12th-largest county in Georgia. Population density is 944 people per square mile.

The population of Muscogee County has grown 5.6% since 2010 (191,122 → 201,830), a +0.39% annualized rate.

The median household income in Muscogee County, Georgia is $56,622, with mean (average) household income of $80,102 and per-capita income of $32,811. 15.0% of residents live below the federal poverty level.

In Muscogee County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are Black or African American (46.7%), White (39.3%), Hispanic or Latino (1.3%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.

The median age in Muscogee County, Georgia is 35.1 years. Residents are 51.8% female and 48.2% male.

The median home value in Muscogee County is $182,300 and median monthly rent is $1,072. 50.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 91,288 total housing units, 11.7% of which are vacant.

The largest employment sector in Muscogee County, Georgia is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 24.4% of workers. The unemployment rate is 3.6%.

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