Population 12,818 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Charlton County
Household size in Charlton County
| Period | Charlton County | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.14 | 2.70 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 3.16 | 2.77 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 3.12 | 2.75 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 3.64 | 2.73 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.50 | +0.03 | −0.03 |
Charlton County is a place of big households: 3.64 people per home on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. Numbers like that usually point to plenty of families with kids. Since 2006–10, household size has climbed from 3.14, even as the national average fell. Only one other Georgia county has larger households.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Charlton County
| Period | Charlton County | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 37.2 | 36.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 38.7 | 36.9 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 40.2 | 38.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 39.0 | 38.6 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.8 | +2.6 | +2.3 |
At 39.0, the median age in Charlton County is close to the national median of 40.1, so its age mix looks much like the country's. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 37.2, in line with the national trend. Residents skew youngest in the southwest and oldest in the center.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Charlton County
| Period | Charlton County | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 19.5% | 13.8% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 11.6% | 13.8% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 9.0% | 13.0% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 11.5% | 13.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | −8.1 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head nearly one in eight households in Charlton County (11.5%), close to the national share of 11.6%. Single parents are less common here than in Georgia as a whole (13.4%). Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has fallen 8.1 points, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Charlton County
Renters in Charlton County
| Period | Charlton County | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 24.1% | 32.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 21.5% | 35.8% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 28.7% | 36.7% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 19.9% | 34.3% | 34.8% |
| Change | −4.3 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Charlton County is largely a place of homeowners: only 19.9% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 53.1% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share is down 4.3 points from 2006–10, even as the national share rose.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Charlton County
| Period | Charlton County | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.7% | 13.1% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 21.0% | 13.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 19.7% | 11.6% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 11.0% | 10.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | −2.7 pts | −2.8 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy in Charlton County is close to the national rate: 11.0% of homes are empty, against 9.6%. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 2.7 points, mirroring the country.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Charlton County
| Period | Charlton County | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1982 | 1985 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1983 | 1987 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1986 | 1987 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1986 | 1991 | 1980 |
| Change | +4 | +6 | +6 |
Homes in Charlton County are newer than the national norm: the median home was built in 1986, versus 1980 across the U.S. Still, homes here are older than in Georgia overall, where the median home dates to 1991. The median year built has moved up from 1982 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Charlton County
| Period | Charlton County | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $620 | $910 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $665 | $977 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $610 | $1,112 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $691 | $1,520 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$71 | +$609 | +$606 |
The median renter in Charlton County pays $691 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $71 a month from 2006–10, an 11% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 34.2% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the southwest; the highest are in the northeast.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Charlton County
Bachelor's degrees in Charlton County
| Period | Charlton County | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.7% | 28.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 9.8% | 28.9% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 8.4% | 31.4% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 12.0% | 35.1% | 35.6% |
| Change | +5.3 pts | +7.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
Fewer adults in Charlton County have a four-year degree than in the country as a whole: 12.0%, against 35.6% nationally. The share with a degree is up 5.3 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. Charlton County has a lower share of college graduates than the great majority of Georgia counties.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Charlton County
| Period | Charlton County | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 73.8% | 84.1% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 71.0% | 85.4% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 74.8% | 87.2% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 80.7% | 89.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +6.9 pts | +5.0 pts | +4.3 pts |
Nearly one in five adults in Charlton County never finished high school, well above the national share: only 80.7% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 6.9 points, mirroring the country. Charlton County has a lower share of high school graduates than the great majority of Georgia counties.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Charlton County
| Period | Charlton County | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.5% | 8.8% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 12.0% | 10.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 11.6% | 5.8% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 10.5% | 5.2% | 5.4% |
| Change | +0.1 pts | −3.6 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Charlton County runs well above the national rate: 10.5% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4%. Of Georgia's 159 counties, only three have higher unemployment. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Charlton County compared with nearby counties
| County | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlton County | 3.64 | 39.0 | 11.5% | 19.9% | 11.0% | 1986 | $691 | 12.0% | 80.7% | 10.5% |
| Camden County | 2.62 | 37.6 | 13.5% | 32.2% | 9.5% | 1993 | $1,282 | 23.5% | 93.9% | 6.8% |
| Nassau County | 2.55 | 46.3 | 10.7% | 17.3% | 12.8% | 2000 | $1,650 | 34.7% | 92.8% | 4.6% |
| Echols County | 3.29 | 31.4 | 12.7% | 24.1% | 15.9% | 1988 | $1,038 | 15.1% | 82.6% | 1.6% |
| Lowndes County | 2.58 | 34.2 | 14.4% | 43.1% | 10.5% | 1992 | $1,082 | 28.3% | 90.6% | 5.1% |
| Brooks County | 2.64 | 43.9 | 10.5% | 28.3% | 17.9% | 1988 | $849 | 17.6% | 83.7% | 4.8% |
| Thomas County | 2.46 | 40.5 | 13.0% | 36.2% | 13.0% | 1985 | $1,052 | 23.0% | 89.2% | 6.1% |
| Grady County | 2.67 | 41.1 | 16.5% | 33.9% | 14.5% | 1989 | $776 | 16.9% | 79.8% | 3.3% |
| Decatur County | 2.74 | 39.0 | 16.0% | 37.9% | 18.0% | 1982 | $814 | 14.9% | 82.8% | 7.2% |
| Jackson County | 2.46 | 43.4 | 13.5% | 24.1% | 14.0% | 1983 | $861 | 15.3% | 83.9% | 4.5% |
| Washington County | 2.47 | 41.1 | 12.3% | 20.0% | 15.5% | 1989 | $994 | 11.5% | 85.6% | 3.2% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Charlton County. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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