Stephens County, Georgia Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 71st-largest in Georgia

The population of Stephens County, Georgia is 26,842 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 71st-largest county in Georgia. The median household income is $52,264, the median home value is $168,200, and the median age is 41.2.

The population of Stephens County has grown 5.3% since 2010 (26,124 → 27,498), a +0.37% annualized rate.

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

26,842

Population

+0.37%

Annual growth

150

People / sq mi

$52,264

Median Income

$168,200

Median Home Value

Stephens County covers 179 sq mi of land at 150.1 people per square mile.

About Stephens County, GA

Stephens County is a county in Georgia with a population of 26,842. It ranks #71 among counties in Georgia by population. The median age is 41.2, older than the national median. The population is 47.6% male and 52.4% female.

The median household income in Stephens County is $52,264, below the US median of $74,580. 7.5% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $168,200, with monthly rent averaging $817. The homeownership rate of 72.1% is higher than the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in Stephens County reflects 14.9% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 6.4% of workers primarily work from home, below the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 25.1 minutes each way.

Stephens County Population History (2010-2024)

The county of Stephens County had a population of 26,124 in 2010 and 27,498 in 2024, a 5.3% growth over 14 years. The peak was 27,498 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 0.37%.

27,498

Population (2024)

26,124

Population (2010)

27,498

Peak (2024)

0.37%

Avg Annual Growth

Year	Population	Change	Annual %	Source
2010	26,124	-	-	estimate
2011	25,763	-361	-1.38%	estimate
2012	25,721	-42	-0.16%	estimate
2013	25,571	-150	-0.58%	estimate
2014	25,429	-142	-0.56%	estimate
2015	25,475	+46	+0.18%	estimate
2016	25,680	+205	+0.80%	estimate
2017	25,785	+105	+0.41%	estimate
2018	26,083	+298	+1.16%	estimate
2019	26,017	-66	-0.25%	estimate
2020	26,816	+799	+3.07%	estimate
2021	26,769	-47	-0.18%	estimate
2022	26,724	-45	-0.17%	estimate
2023	27,255	+531	+1.99%	estimate
2024	27,498	+243	+0.89%	estimate

Race & Ethnicity

White	81.3%
Black or African American	10.6%
Asian	0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)	1.3%
Two or More Races	0.0%

Age & Sex

41.2

Median Age

52.4%

Female

47.6%

Male

20.6%

Age 65+

Age Distribution

Under 5

6.3%

5–9

5.8%

10–14

6.5%

15–19

6.5%

20–24

6.6%

25–34

11.6%

35–44

10.7%

45–54

11.8%

55–59

5.4%

60–64

8.3%

65–74

12.4%

75–84

6.1%

85+

2.1%

Children (under 15): 18.6% · Seniors (65+): 20.6%

Income & Poverty

Median household income	$52,264$-22,400 vs state
Mean household income	$68,056
Per-capita income	$27,521
Poverty rate	7.5%-2.4% vs state
Unemployment rate	2.9%
Employment-to-population	52.4%

Top Industries by Employment

Manufacturing

21.6%

Professional & business services

21.3%

Education & health care

11.2%

Finance & real estate

7.3%

Construction

5.7%

Public administration

4.7%

Retail trade

4.6%

Information

3.8%

The largest employment sector in Stephens County is manufacturing, accounting for 21.6% of workers.

How residents commute

0.0%

Drive alone

2.0%

Carpool

84.7%

Public transit

6.4%

Work from home

25.1 min

Avg commute

Housing

$168,200$-104,700 vs state

Median home value

$817

Median rent

72.1%

Homeownership rate

12,344

Total housing units

83.2%

Occupied

16.8%

Vacant

27.9%

Renter-occupied

Social & access

86.5%

With health insurance

92.3%

With broadband internet

27.7%

Foreign-born

8.7%

Veterans (18+)

17.3%

With a disability

95.2%

Speak language other than English at home

Education

83.8%

High School+

14.9%

Bachelor's+

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Frequently Asked Questions

Stephens County, Georgia has a population of 26,842 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 71st-largest county in Georgia. Population density is 150 people per square mile.

The population of Stephens County has grown 5.3% since 2010 (26,124 → 27,498), a +0.37% annualized rate.

The median household income in Stephens County, Georgia is $52,264, with mean (average) household income of $68,056 and per-capita income of $27,521. 7.5% of residents live below the federal poverty level.

In Stephens County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (81.3%), Black or African American (10.6%), 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 Stephens County, Georgia is 41.2 years. Residents are 52.4% female and 47.6% male.

The median home value in Stephens County is $168,200 and median monthly rent is $817. 72.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 12,344 total housing units, 16.8% of which are vacant.

The largest employment sector in Stephens County, Georgia is manufacturing, employing 21.6% of workers. The unemployment rate is 2.9%.

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