Population 28,560 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Peach County
Household size in Peach County
| Period | Peach County | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.74 | 2.70 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.61 | 2.77 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.48 | 2.75 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.56 | 2.73 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.18 | +0.03 | −0.03 |
The average household in Peach County has 2.56 people, a bit under the U.S. average of 2.65. Household size has dropped from 2.74 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 Peach County
| Period | Peach County | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 35.8 | 36.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 35.4 | 36.9 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 37.4 | 38.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 38.1 | 38.6 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.3 | +2.6 | +2.3 |
The median resident of Peach County is 38.1 years old, a few years younger than the national median of 40.1. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 35.8, mirroring the country. Residents skew youngest in the southwest and oldest in the north.
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 Peach County
| Period | Peach County | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.4% | 13.8% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 13.8% | 13.8% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 13.7% | 13.0% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 14.3% | 13.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | +1.8 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about one in seven households in Peach County (14.3%), above the national share of 11.6%. Georgia as a whole looks much the same. The single-parent share is up 1.8 points from 2006–10, even as the national share fell.
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 Peach County
Renters in Peach County
| Period | Peach County | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 31.0% | 32.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 35.0% | 35.8% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 34.6% | 36.7% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 30.4% | 34.3% | 34.8% |
| Change | −0.6 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in Peach County own their homes; 30.4% rent, a little below the national share of 34.8%. Nearly half of owners (48.2%) have paid off their mortgages, above the national share of 39.8%. Renting is most common in the southwest and least common in the north. The renter share has edged down 0.6 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 Peach County
| Period | Peach County | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.0% | 13.1% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 14.1% | 13.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 14.2% | 11.6% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 16.2% | 10.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | +0.2 pts | −2.8 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in Peach County: 16.2% of homes are empty, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand.
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 Peach County
| Period | Peach County | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1982 | 1985 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1985 | 1987 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1986 | 1987 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1985 | 1991 | 1980 |
| Change | +3 | +6 | +6 |
Homes in Peach County are a bit newer than the national norm: the median home was built in 1985, versus 1980 across the U.S. Even so, homes here are older than in Georgia as a whole, 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. The newest homes are mostly in the northeast, the oldest in the west.
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 Peach County
| Period | Peach County | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $717 | $910 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $733 | $977 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $744 | $1,112 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $986 | $1,520 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$269 | +$609 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Peach County costs $986 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $269 a month since 2006–10, up 37%, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 27.8% of household income on rent, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the west; 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 Peach County
Bachelor's degrees in Peach County
| Period | Peach County | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 18.4% | 28.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 20.6% | 28.9% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 22.6% | 31.4% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 22.6% | 35.1% | 35.6% |
| Change | +4.2 pts | +7.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Peach County: 22.6% 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 4.2 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 Peach County
| Period | Peach County | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 80.5% | 84.1% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 84.1% | 85.4% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 83.0% | 87.2% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 88.2% | 89.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +7.7 pts | +5.0 pts | +4.3 pts |
About as many adults in Peach County have finished high school as nationally: 88.2%, against 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 7.7 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 Peach County
| Period | Peach County | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.8% | 8.8% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 13.8% | 10.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 10.0% | 5.8% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.6% | 5.2% | 5.4% |
| Change | −5.2 pts | −3.6 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment runs a little high in Peach County: 6.6% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Unemployment has fallen 5.2 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's 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).
Peach 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peach County | 2.56 | 38.1 | 14.3% | 30.4% | 16.2% | 1985 | $986 | 22.6% | 88.2% | 6.6% |
| Houston County | 2.72 | 37.5 | 15.5% | 33.1% | 9.0% | 1993 | $1,388 | 32.5% | 92.0% | 5.2% |
| Taylor County | 2.41 | 45.6 | 14.5% | 37.1% | 18.1% | 1983 | $736 | 17.6% | 80.3% | 2.5% |
| Bleckley County | 2.45 | 40.7 | 15.3% | 27.1% | 18.2% | 1984 | $845 | 22.5% | 86.9% | 7.3% |
| Laurens County | 2.73 | 39.7 | 18.8% | 35.7% | 15.8% | 1987 | $935 | 19.5% | 87.2% | 5.3% |
| Harris County | 2.77 | 44.1 | 8.7% | 11.2% | 11.0% | 1997 | $1,194 | 38.6% | 94.1% | 6.0% |
| Muscogee County | 2.49 | 36.8 | 16.4% | 49.2% | 11.6% | 1979 | $1,243 | 29.9% | 88.8% | 6.4% |
| Johnson County | 2.38 | 43.3 | 11.1% | 24.1% | 10.5% | 1988 | $650 | 8.4% | 77.0% | 5.5% |
| Russell County | 2.51 | 38.9 | 13.9% | 38.7% | 13.1% | 1988 | $1,122 | 17.7% | 87.4% | 6.2% |
| Emanuel County | 2.67 | 38.2 | 16.8% | 39.2% | 16.7% | 1982 | $760 | 13.0% | 80.1% | 8.9% |
| Lee County | 2.63 | 36.1 | 9.4% | 33.7% | 13.5% | 1996 | $1,170 | 43.3% | 92.6% | 3.5% |
All figures 2020–24.
Counties with similar populations: Putnam County, OH · Juniata County, PA · Kent County, MD · Knox County, IN · Laclede County, MO · Preston County, WV · Prince Edward County, VA · Pulaski County, VA · Putnam County, IN · Juneau County, WI
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 Peach 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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