Charlton County, Georgia Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for Charlton County, Georgia, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in Charlton County, Georgia. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in Charlton County, Georgia. The estimated population of Charlton County, Georgia is 12,416 people, with a median age of 40.6.

We can look at the total population in Charlton County over the last 5 years to see how much it has changed.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
12,416
 -4.73% -4.22%
2020
13,032
 -0.06% -
2019
13,040
+0.44%
-
2018
12,983
+0.15%
-
2017
12,963
 - -

Population of Charlton County, Georgia by Race and Ethnicity

We can also look at how the population has changed over the last 5 years by each of the race/ethnicity types as defined by the US Census Bureau.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
61%
62%
 -1.61%
Black/African American
27.3%
25.3%
 +7.91%
Native
0.8%
1.5%
 -46.67%
Hispanic
6.7%
8.4%
 -20.24%
Asian
0.8%
0.8%
 0.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
3.3%
2.1%
 +57.14%
Other
0%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of Charlton County, Georgia by Age and Gender

The age and gender of a population is another interesting demographic statistic because it lets us track trends in the population over time. For example, we can see how the population has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 40.6 +0.25% 39 +1.83% 42.8 -4.04%
2020 40.5 -1.7% 38.3 -8.37% 44.6 +14.07%
2019 41.2 -1.2% 41.8 0% 39.1 -4.17%
2018 41.7 +0.72% 41.8 +0.48% 40.8 +2%
2017 41.4 - 41.6 - 40 -

The median age of Charlton County, Georgia gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 743 -50.66% 762 -19.3% 423 621
10 to 19 740 +20.9% 693 +7.55% 863 700
20 to 29 967 +20.65% 811 -47.81% 1,160 477
30 to 39 888 +40.47% 518 +26.14% 1,254 627
40 to 49 1,397 -12.82% 675 -12.55% 1,203 588
50 to 59 1,445 -36.58% 851 -6.41% 967 755
60 to 69 646 +11.53% 539 +23.61% 716 662
70+ 567 +21.19% 721 -0.25% 694 706

Median Household Income

The latest median household income of Charlton County, Georgia is $45,494.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less. The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for Charlton County.

  • Under 25
    $50,438.00
  • 25 to 44
    $32,434.00
  • 45 to 64
    $63,000.00
  • 65 and over
    $37,575.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in Charlton County, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in Charlton County, and then dividing that number by the total number of households. This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of Charlton County, Georgia is currently $58,530.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

2.70% of households in Charlton County are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of Charlton County against other areas.

  • Less than $24,999
    31.77%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    21.62%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    19.80%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    9.97%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    13.11%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    1.04%
  • $200,000 or more
    2.70%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in Charlton County is $21,824.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of Charlton County by the total population of Charlton County.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people in Charlton County, Georgia, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in Charlton County to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    2.97%
  • Bachelor's degree
    17.25%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    12.86%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    63.60%
  • Less than high school diploma
    3.32%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in Charlton County that are over the age of 16.

The total population of Charlton County over the age of 16 is 10,310.

Of those people, a total of 51.30% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in Charlton County is 45.60%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 501 42.10% 26.50%
20 to 24 years 731 87.60% 21.60%
25 to 29 years 906 72.40% 2.00%
30 to 34 years 1,122 60.20% 12.60%
35 to 44 years 1,558 55.00% 16.70%
45 to 54 years 1,984 61.00% 3.70%
55 to 59 years 730 49.60% 23.20%
60 to 64 years 796 54.00% 5.30%
65 to 74 years 1,183 18.40% 0.00%
75 years and over 799 3.90% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in Charlton County. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 6,613 52.40% 10.10%
Black or African American 2,869 51.50% 11.20%
American Indian and Alaska Native 119 84.00% 0.00%
Asian 91 50.50% 54.30%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 13 0.00% 0.00%
Other 154 13.60% 0.00%
Two or more races 451 39.90% 25.60%
Hispanic or Latino 821 15.30% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 6,239 55.40% 10.20%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations in Charlton County as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in Charlton County is 4,704, with median earnings of $31,277.00.

Women in Charlton County, Georgia earning approximately 63.60% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 4,704 $31,277.00
Male 3,040 $39,903.00
Female 1,664 $25,388.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 228 $92,733.00
Business and Financial 43 $42,014.00
Computer and Mathematical 147 $24,588.00
Architecture and Engineering 18 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 68 $0.00
Community and Social Service 117 $0.00
Legal 31 $0.00
Educational and Library 229 $47,699.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 23 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 233 $27,548.00
Healthcare Support 208 $16,616.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 40 $44,224.00
Law Enforcement 162 $41,977.00
Food Preparation and Serving 262 $16,835.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 359 $25,541.00
Personal Care and Service 23 $2,499.00
Sales 333 $19,453.00
Office and Administrative Support 362 $26,600.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 59 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 561 $41,211.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 112 $57,500.00
Production 473 $31,477.00
Transportation and Material Moving 295 $45,563.00

Occupations by Gender

The table below shows the same occupations from the list above, but we have split them by male and female to see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 149 $95,048.00 79 $61,875.00
Business and Financial 25 $0.00 18 $0.00
Computer and Mathematical 59 $39,958.00 88 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 18 $0.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 52 $0.00 16 $0.00
Community and Social Service 96 $0.00 21 $0.00
Legal 0 $0.00 31 $0.00
Educational and Library 27 $64,028.00 202 $47,292.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 23 $0.00 0 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 76 $40,978.00 157 $26,438.00
Healthcare Support 68 $0.00 140 $24,000.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 29 $0.00 11 $0.00
Law Enforcement 162 $41,977.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 149 $17,199.00 113 $11,302.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 271 $25,998.00 88 $13,929.00
Personal Care and Service 18 $0.00 5 $0.00
Sales 154 $37,885.00 179 $16,223.00
Office and Administrative Support 92 $11,898.00 270 $30,408.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 59 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 540 $42,031.00 21 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 112 $57,500.00 0 $0.00
Production 359 $27,250.00 114 $33,958.00
Transportation and Material Moving 215 $53,250.00 80 $20,625.00

Households and Family Size

A household defined bu the US Census Bureau is a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 3,960 households in Charlton County, with an average household size of 2.88 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 2,634 families in Charlton County with an average family size of 3.52 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each.

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 2,011 210 413 1,326
Average Household Size 3.49 3.3 4.91 1.25
Total Families 2,011 210 413 0
Average Household Size 3.39 3.08 4.34 0

Poverty

Of the 2,634 families in Charlton County, 18.10% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in Charlton County:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 4,633 housing units in Charlton County, Georgia.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 3,960 85.47%
Vacant 673 14.53%

18.45% of the total 4,633 housing units in Charlton County are rental units. This is approximately 855 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 2,911 are occupied by the owner - or 62.83% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in Charlton County is $476.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in Charlton County that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    194
  • Less than $500
    468
  • $500 to $999
    327
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    36
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    24
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    0
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in Charlton County is $95,600.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in Charlton County that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    800
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    676
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    618
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    322
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    297
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    128
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    47
  • $1,000,000 or more
    23

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in Charlton County. The chart below shows the number of properties in Charlton County that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    360
  • 1940 to 1949
    80
  • 1950 to 1959
    339
  • 1960 to 1969
    398
  • 1970 to 1979
    825
  • 1980 to 1989
    896
  • 1990 to 1999
    811
  • 2000 to 2009
    737
  • 2010 to 2013
    187
  • 2014 or later
    0

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in Charlton County that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    306
  • 1 vehicle available
    1,220
  • 2 vehicles available
    1,116
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    1,318

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in Charlton County get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in Charlton County that commute to work in a particular way.

27.1 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in Charlton County.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    199
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    738
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    718
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    390
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    286
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    190
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    420
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    76
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    198
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    717
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    521
  • 90 or more minutes
    56

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for Charlton County, Georgia in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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Places in Charlton County, Georgia

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