Population 18,374 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Long County
Household size in Long County
| Period | Long County | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.82 | 2.70 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 3.10 | 2.77 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 3.32 | 2.75 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.97 | 2.73 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.15 | +0.03 | −0.03 |
Long County is a place of big households: 2.97 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 2.82, even as the national average fell. Only 11 of Georgia's 159 counties have 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 Long County
| Period | Long County | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 32.5 | 36.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 31.7 | 36.9 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 32.4 | 38.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 35.6 | 38.6 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.2 | +2.6 | +2.3 |
Long County is young: half of its residents are under 35.6, compared with a national median of 40.1. The population tilts toward young families with children. The median age has climbed from 32.5 in 2006–10, as it has nationally. Only nine of Georgia's 159 counties are younger.
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 Long County
| Period | Long County | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.5% | 13.8% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 16.6% | 13.8% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 16.8% | 13.0% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 13.2% | 13.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | −3.3 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head just over one in eight households in Long County (13.2%), a bit above the national share of 11.6%. That is in line with the rest of Georgia. The single-parent share has fallen 3.3 points since 2006–10, 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 Long County
Renters in Long County
| Period | Long County | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 36.9% | 32.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 33.5% | 35.8% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 30.9% | 36.7% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 34.8% | 34.3% | 34.8% |
| Change | −2.0 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting in Long County is just as common as it is nationally: 34.8% of households rent. Among homeowners, 41.7% have no mortgage at all, about the same as nationally. Renting is most common in the center and least common in the north. The renter share has fallen 2.0 points since 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 Long County
| Period | Long County | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.6% | 13.1% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 17.7% | 13.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 17.0% | 11.6% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 11.9% | 10.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | −5.7 pts | −2.8 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy runs a little high in Long County: 11.9% of homes are empty, against 9.6% nationally. The count includes vacation homes and homes between owners or tenants, not just abandoned ones. Vacancy is down 5.7 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 Long County
| Period | Long County | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1990 | 1985 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1993 | 1987 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1998 | 1987 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 2000 | 1991 | 1980 |
| Change | +10 | +6 | +6 |
Much of the housing in Long County is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 2000, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole. The median year built has moved up from 1990 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the northeast, while the south has the oldest housing. Of Georgia's 159 counties, only six have newer homes.
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 Long County
| Period | Long County | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $579 | $910 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $742 | $977 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $808 | $1,112 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,135 | $1,520 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$556 | +$609 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Long County costs $1,135 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $556 a month since 2006–10, up 96%, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 32.7% of the typical renter's income, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Rents run highest in the northeast and lowest in the northwest.
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 Long County
Bachelor's degrees in Long County
| Period | Long County | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.3% | 28.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 13.8% | 28.9% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 17.3% | 31.4% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 13.5% | 35.1% | 35.6% |
| Change | +4.1 pts | +7.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Long County: 13.5% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 4.1 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. Long County has a lower share of college graduates than at least four in five 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 Long County
| Period | Long County | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 79.7% | 84.1% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 84.8% | 85.4% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 87.7% | 87.2% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 86.6% | 89.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +6.9 pts | +5.0 pts | +4.3 pts |
Just over one in eight adults in Long County never finished high school, a bit more than nationally: 86.6% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% across the U.S. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 6.9 points, mirroring the country.
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 Long County
| Period | Long County | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.3% | 8.8% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 16.0% | 10.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 12.2% | 5.8% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.7% | 5.2% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.6 pts | −3.6 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment runs a little high in Long County: 6.7% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 1.6 points, mirroring the country. 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).
Long 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long County | 2.97 | 35.6 | 13.2% | 34.8% | 11.9% | 2000 | $1,135 | 13.5% | 86.6% | 6.7% |
| Liberty County | 2.73 | 31.3 | 15.9% | 49.1% | 12.8% | 1995 | $1,249 | 21.0% | 92.8% | 7.9% |
| Wayne County | 2.78 | 37.7 | 15.7% | 32.7% | 14.2% | 1989 | $875 | 15.8% | 86.0% | 6.5% |
| Appling County | 2.55 | 40.1 | 12.2% | 27.5% | 15.8% | 1986 | $783 | 11.3% | 82.5% | 3.5% |
| Jeff Davis County | 2.80 | 37.6 | 11.4% | 28.7% | 12.6% | 1986 | $743 | 13.4% | 75.6% | 6.6% |
| Ben Hill County | 2.38 | 40.5 | 16.0% | 36.7% | 14.4% | 1979 | $812 | 12.3% | 83.9% | 3.5% |
| Irwin County | 2.50 | 39.9 | 18.9% | 29.6% | 15.0% | 1978 | $884 | 16.0% | 85.6% | 3.2% |
| Turner County | 2.81 | 40.1 | 19.7% | 36.2% | 16.1% | 1979 | $699 | 10.3% | 76.9% | 12.9% |
| Lee County | 2.70 | 38.5 | 13.4% | 25.8% | 6.4% | 1999 | $1,268 | 34.4% | 91.8% | 3.2% |
| Terrell County | 2.60 | 41.2 | 17.2% | 38.4% | 20.5% | 1976 | $748 | 13.1% | 80.7% | 4.9% |
| Randolph County | 2.29 | 42.0 | 17.5% | 48.5% | 23.9% | 1980 | $628 | 16.1% | 87.2% | 9.5% |
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 Long 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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