Glascock County, Georgia Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for Glascock 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 Glascock County, Georgia. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in Glascock County, Georgia. The estimated population of Glascock County, Georgia is 2,903 people, with a median age of 43.1.

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

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
2,903
 -2.71% -4.10%
2020
2,984
 -0.4% -
2019
2,996
 -0.43% -
2018
3,009
 -0.59% -
2017
3,027
 - -

Population of Glascock 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
87%
87.4%
 -0.46%
Black/African American
10.2%
8.8%
 +15.91%
Native
0%
0.8%
 -100.00%
Hispanic
1.8%
1.6%
 +12.50%
Asian
0%
0%
 0.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
1%
1.5%
 -33.33%
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 Glascock 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 43.1 -0.23% 41 +1.99% 43.6 -3.75%
2020 43.2 +1.17% 40.2 +1.52% 45.3 +3.9%
2019 42.7 -1.16% 39.6 -5.04% 43.6 -0.46%
2018 43.2 +0.7% 41.7 +4.77% 43.8 0%
2017 42.9 - 39.8 - 43.8 -

The median age of Glascock 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 9 197 -17.94% 124 +56.73% 157 174
10 to 19 224 -16.62% 274 -6.31% 164 256
20 to 29 152 +27.69% 128 -1.35% 198 126
30 to 39 166 -25.62% 120 -4.19% 126 109
40 to 49 168 +15.21% 294 -2.1% 192 286
50 to 59 254 -6.6% 213 -7.49% 235 197
60 to 69 152 -15.12% 181 +18.11% 129 213
70+ 151 -10.94% 229 -10.23% 135 206

Median Household Income

The latest median household income of Glascock County, Georgia is $53,125.00.

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 Glascock County.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $83,553.00
  • 45 to 64
    $61,563.00
  • 65 and over
    $36,250.00

Average Household Income

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

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in Glascock 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 Glascock County, Georgia is currently $66,697.00.

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.

2.39% of households in Glascock 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 Glascock County against other areas.

  • Less than $24,999
    22.49%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    26.41%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    21.15%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    9.19%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    14.26%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    4.11%
  • $200,000 or more
    2.39%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in Glascock County is $25,578.00.

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

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people in Glascock 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 Glascock 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
    2.55%
  • Bachelor's degree
    19.69%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    9.99%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    65.72%
  • Less than high school diploma
    2.06%

Employment

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

The total population of Glascock County over the age of 16 is 2,353.

Of those people, a total of 55.40% 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 Glascock County is 54.50%.

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 201 28.40% 10.50%
20 to 24 years 198 88.90% 0.00%
25 to 29 years 126 96.00% 1.70%
30 to 34 years 81 82.70% 0.00%
35 to 44 years 391 71.10% 0.00%
45 to 54 years 461 58.60% 2.20%
55 to 59 years 212 72.60% 0.60%
60 to 64 years 203 51.20% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 269 13.00% 14.30%
75 years and over 211 19.40% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in Glascock 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 2,109 55.10% 1.70%
Black or African American 243 57.20% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 0 0.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 1 100.00% 0.00%
Other 0 0.00% 0.00%
Two or more races 0 0.00% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 51 100.00% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 2,058 54.00% 1.80%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations in Glascock 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 Glascock County is 1,283, with median earnings of $36,492.00.

Women in Glascock County, Georgia earning approximately 62.70% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 1,283 $36,492.00
Male 653 $45,865.00
Female 630 $28,750.00

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 34 $53,750.00
Business and Financial 34 $0.00
Computer and Mathematical 0 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 26 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 17 $45,568.00
Legal 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 52 $9,038.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 24 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 105 $58,438.00
Healthcare Support 23 $25,625.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 23 $50,288.00
Food Preparation and Serving 127 $16,473.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 29 $32,083.00
Personal Care and Service 13 $25,469.00
Sales 113 $45,096.00
Office and Administrative Support 225 $31,420.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 8 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 75 $38,086.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 102 $62,500.00
Production 138 $39,643.00
Transportation and Material Moving 51 $38,798.00

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 27 $57,917.00 7 $0.00
Business and Financial 0 $0.00 34 $0.00
Computer and Mathematical 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 26 $0.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 6 $0.00 11 $0.00
Legal 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 0 $0.00 52 $9,038.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 10 $0.00 14 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 0 $0.00 105 $58,438.00
Healthcare Support 0 $0.00 23 $25,625.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 23 $50,288.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 28 $8,750.00 99 $23,542.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 16 $37,000.00 13 $9,792.00
Personal Care and Service 0 $0.00 13 $25,469.00
Sales 62 $56,136.00 51 $31,394.00
Office and Administrative Support 63 $42,639.00 162 $17,500.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 8 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 75 $38,086.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 102 $62,500.00 0 $0.00
Production 127 $67,745.00 11 $0.00
Transportation and Material Moving 36 $38,864.00 15 $0.00

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 1,045 households in Glascock County, with an average household size of 2.72 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 712 families in Glascock County with an average family size of 3.44 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 529 32 151 333
Average Household Size 3.26 4 4.25 1.04
Total Families 529 32 151 0
Average Household Size 3.26 4 3.97 0

Poverty

Of the 712 families in Glascock County, 11.00% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in Glascock 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 1,416 housing units in Glascock County, Georgia.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 1,045 73.80%
Vacant 371 26.20%

16.53% of the total 1,416 housing units in Glascock County are rental units. This is approximately 234 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 750 are occupied by the owner - or 52.97% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in Glascock County is $720.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in Glascock 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
    61
  • Less than $500
    60
  • $500 to $999
    161
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    13
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    0
  • $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 Glascock County is $100,200.00.

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

  • Less than $50,000
    134
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    240
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    189
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    57
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    28
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    101
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    1
  • $1,000,000 or more
    0

Property Age

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

  • 1939 or earlier
    259
  • 1940 to 1949
    24
  • 1950 to 1959
    155
  • 1960 to 1969
    94
  • 1970 to 1979
    146
  • 1980 to 1989
    102
  • 1990 to 1999
    272
  • 2000 to 2009
    307
  • 2010 to 2013
    57
  • 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 Glascock County that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    109
  • 1 vehicle available
    221
  • 2 vehicles available
    360
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    355

Commuting to Work

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

35.6 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in Glascock 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
    4
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    104
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    119
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    68
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    199
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    24
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    310
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    112
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    32
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    72
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    107
  • 90 or more minutes
    71

Summary

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

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Places in Glascock County, Georgia

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