Census ACS · #924 μSA
Fitzgerald Metro Area
The Fitzgerald, Ga Micropolitan Statistical Area has 17,138 residents. The median household income is $39,081 and the median home value is $114,600.
17,138
Population
69
People / sq mi
$39,081
Median Income
$114,600
Median Home Value
The Fitzgerald CBSA covers 250 sq mi of land at 68.5 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 57.3% |
| Black or African American | 37.7% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.9% |
Economy & Income
$39,081
Median Household Income
$23,099
Per Capita Income
20.1%
Poverty Rate
2.7%
Unemployment
Housing
$114,600
Median Home Value
$692
Median Rent
59.8%
Homeownership
Education
84.3%
High School+
12.1%
Bachelor's+
Commute
0.7%
Drive Alone
3.8%
Work From Home
16.1 min
Avg Commute
17.8%
Foreign Born
Fitzgerald spans this state
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Fitzgerald, Ga Micropolitan Statistical Area has a population of 17,138 according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates, making it the #924 largest CBSA in the US.
The median household income in the Fitzgerald metro area is $39,081, with a per capita income of $23,099.
The Fitzgerald, Ga CBSA spans the state of Georgia.
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Data for the Fitzgerald, Ga CBSA (22340) from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Core-Based Statistical Areas combine cities, suburbs, and surrounding counties tied together by commuting patterns.
Educational attainment is the headline number in Fitzgerald: 12.1% of adults 25 and older have a four-year degree. Fitzgerald is a metro area in GA with a population of 17,138.
Incomes are among the lowest of comparable places, with a median household income of $39,081, below the US median of $78,538. The poverty rate, 20.1%, is among the steepest of comparable US metro areas and above the national 12.4%. Housing costs are among the lowest of comparable places: a median home value of $114,600, with typical rent around $692.
College credentials are comparatively rare here: just 12.1%, below the national 35.0%.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.