City profile · Georgia · Census ACS 2023

Demorest, GA

Population, income, housing, safety, climate and schools for Demorest - drawn straight from Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA, NCES, HUD and FEMA, refreshed on the 2024–2025 release cycle.

2,335
Residents
$69,583
Median income
$216,800
Median home
$1,018
Median rent (state)

Demorest - the verdict

Out of every US city with 1,000+ residents, Demorest places in the 49th percentile for household income and the 93rd percentile for safety. Source: Census ACS + FBI UCR.

49th
percentile, household income
47th
percentile, home value
21st
percentile, median rent
93rd
percentile, safety
📝 How we sourced this

Population, income, and housing-cost figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year estimates (B-series tables). Crime data uses FBI UCR; climate uses NOAA Climate Normals; school counts come from NCES Common Core of Data; permits use the Census Building Permits Survey (BPS). See our methodology page for the full ETL pipeline and OMB / FIPS join keys.

Data Snapshot: Demorest, GA

Census ACS 2023 estimates count 2,335 residents in Demorest, a small town within Georgia. Median household income here is $69,583 per year, below the median for U.S. cities on this measure, with a poverty rate of 9.9%. Typical homes in Demorest are valued around $216,800, and the median resident age is 26.3 years. About 31.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, while 55.2% of working-age residents are in the labor force.

In 2024, 26 residential building permits were authorized in Demorest (Building Boom), up 189% from five years earlier, per Census BPS data. Demorest reports a comparatively low crime rate: per-100,000 total crime stands at 292.1 in FBI UCR data, below the national average (a voluntary reporting program, read this as reporting activity, not a definitive danger score).

Living costs in Georgia run below the national norm: on BEA's 100-equals-national-average cost index, Georgia scores 96.3 (Below Average), per the 2024 Regional Price Parities release. A typical two-bedroom carries a HUD Fair Market Rent of $1,018 per month statewide. Statewide, average monthly utility bills in Georgia run around $225, per EIA 2023 residential energy data. Commute times here average 17.9 minutes, with 67.3% driving alone and 11.2% working from home, per Census ACS commuting data. FEMA's National Risk Index rates natural-hazard exposure at 38.9 out of 100 (Very Low).

Population

2,335 residents

Census ACS 2023 - Georgia

Median Household Income

$69,583 /yr

Poverty 9.9%

Cost of Living Index (state)

96.3 (US=100)

Below Average - BEA RPP 2024, Georgia average

How does Demorest compare to other US cities?

Here's how Demorest stacks up against the full field of US cities (population 1,000+), computed live from Census and FBI data.

Household income 49% higher than other cities
Home value 47% pricier than other cities
Median rent 21% pricier than other cities
Safety 93% safer than other cities

"Safer than" reflects total crime rate from FBI UCR; the others use Census ACS estimates.

A national percentile can hide a lot of local variation: narrowed to Georgia alone, Demorest ranks #7 of 165 Georgia cities by lowest crime rate - a different, more locally useful comparison than stacking it against the entire country.

How we calculate these percentiles & ranks

For each metric we count every US city with population 1,000+ and a non-null value, then compute what share of them fall below Demorest's value: round(cities-below ÷ total × 100). Safety is inverted (percentile = share of cities with a higher crime rate) so a higher number always means safer. The in-state rank narrows that same crime-rate comparison to only the cities PlainCities tracks in Georgia, breaking ties alphabetically. See the methodology page for the full source-to-figure lineage.

49thIncome percentile
93rdSafety percentile

49th percentile nationally for median household income · 93rd percentile for safety (lower crime rate). Source: Census ACS 2023 / FBI UCR 2023.

Demorest's profile vs. every US city

Income, affordability, and safety percentile

Demorest's percentile rank on 3 favorable-direction measures (income, affordability, safety) vs. every tracked US city -- higher on every axis is more favorable. Not a composite quality score, just the arithmetic mean of the axes shown. 3-axis radar comparing 1 series across Income, Affordability, Safety. IncomeAffordabilitySafety 69 Avg. percentile National median
Demorest's percentile rank on 3 favorable-direction measures (income, affordability, safety) vs. every tracked US city -- higher on every axis is more favorable. Not a composite quality score, just the arithmetic mean of the axes shown.

How Demorest's home value compares nationally

Median home value vs. every US city (population 1,000+)

$216,800 Among the most affordable more affordable than 53% of 15,600 US cities

$0–$25,000: 5 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $25,000–$50,000: 54 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $50,000–$75,000: 352 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $75,000–$100,000: 1,086 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $100,000–$125,000: 1,516 US cities (10%). Below this entry. $125,000–$150,000: 1,170 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $150,000–$175,000: 1,278 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $175,000–$200,000: 1,229 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $200,000–$225,000: 1,035 US cities (7%). This entry sits in this band. $225,000–$250,000: 976 US cities (6%). Above this entry. $250,000–$275,000: 754 US cities (5%). Above this entry. $275,000–$300,000: 712 US cities (5%). Above this entry. $300,000–$325,000: 521 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $325,000–$350,000: 526 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $350,000–$375,000: 465 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $375,000–$400,000: 393 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $400,000–$425,000: 317 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $425,000–$450,000: 300 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $450,000–$475,000: 307 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $475,000–$500,000: 250 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $500,000–$525,000: 160 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $525,000–$550,000: 156 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $550,000–$575,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $575,000–$600,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $600,000–$625,000: 163 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $625,000–$650,000: 167 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $650,000–$675,000: 135 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $675,000–$700,000: 101 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $700,000–$725,000: 95 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $725,000–$750,000: 71 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $750,000–$775,000: 65 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $775,000–$800,000: 70 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $800,000–$825,000: 57 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $825,000–$850,000: 67 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $850,000–$875,000: 60 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $875,000–$900,000: 58 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $900,000–$925,000: 47 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $925,000–$950,000: 37 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $950,000–$975,000: 31 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $975,000–$1,000,000: 470 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $1,000,000–$1,025,000: 0 US cities (0%). Above this entry. Demorest $0 $1,025,000 every US city, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $25K-wide band; taller bars hold more US cities. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2023

Income distribution context

Household income distribution - Demorest, GA Demorest, GA's reported median household income shown against the U.S. national quintile-share pattern (not Demorest, GA-specific quintile data). The Lorenz curve traces the national cumulative income share against cumulative population share, perfect equality is the diagonal; observed inequality bows below. $ Household Income Distribution Demorest, GA median $69,583/yr, vs. U.S. national quintile pattern QUINTILE SHARE OF AGGREGATE INCOME Lowest 20% 3.4% Second 20% 9.2% Middle 20% 15.1% Fourth 20% 23.2% Top 20% 49.1% LORENZ CURVE cumulative income vs. population 100% 0% 100% pop. 0%
Demorest, GA's median household income (Census ACS 5-year estimate) plotted against the U.S. national income-quintile distribution pattern for context; the quintile shares and Lorenz curve are national figures, not computed specifically for Demorest, GA. Diagonal = perfect equality.

Key socioeconomic indicators

Bachelor's degree or higher (adults 25+) 31.5%

Census ACS S1501, educational attainment

Poverty rate (households below FPL) 9.9%

Census ACS S1701, poverty status

Labor force participation (adults 16+) 55.2%

Census ACS S2301, share of working-age residents in the labor force

Population
2,335
Median Income
$69,583
Median Home Value
$216,800
Median Age
26.3
Poverty Rate
9.9%
Labor force participation
55.2%
Bachelor's Degree+
31.5%

Safety & Crime

Total Crime Rate
292.1
per 100,000 residents
Violent Crime
48.7
per 100,000 residents
Property Crime
243.4
per 100,000 residents

Reflects incidents reported to the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program — agency participation is voluntary and reporting completeness varies by jurisdiction and year, so this reflects reporting activity, not a definitive danger score. Not adjusted for tourism, commuter, or daytime population.

Schools

Total Schools
3
Public schools in this city

Population Change

Annual U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP) estimates, 2020–2025

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2,150 residents2,200 residents2,250 residents2,300 residents 202020212022202320242025 2,166 residents 2,262 residents ▲ +4.4%
Demorest's Census PEP population estimates, 2020–2025.

Housing Supply

Census Bureau Building Permits Survey (BPS) - annual residential permits authorized

📈 Building Boom
Total Permits (2024)
26
housing units authorized
Single-Family
26
detached homes
Multifamily
0
apartments & condos
Supply Intensity
11.1
permits per 1,000 residents

5-Year Permit Trend (2019–2024)

Year Total
2019 9
2020 0
2021 0
2022 0
2023 0
2024 26

Permit volume increased 189% from 2019 to 2024.

Commute Patterns

How workers travel to work, Census ACS 2023

Average Commute Time
17.9 minutes
Drive Alone
67.3%
Carpool
17.9%
Public Transit
0.0%
Walk
3.6%
Work from Home
11.2%

Based on 1,052 workers 16 and over.

Monthly Utility Costs

State-average estimates for Georgia - EIA 2023 residential energy data

Electricity
$125
avg/month
Natural Gas
$55
avg/month
Water & Sewer
$45
avg/month
Total Utilities
$225
estimated/month

Estimates reflect Georgia state averages. Actual costs vary by home size, usage, and local rates. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023.

Living Costs & Risk

Cost of living is a Georgia state average from BEA; rent and hazard risk are county-level figures from HUD and FEMA for the county Demorest sits in

Cost of Living Index
96.3
Below Average
US average = 100 · BEA RPP 2024
Typical 2-BR Rent
$1,018/mo
HUD Fair Market Rent
County-level FMR estimate
Natural Hazard Risk
38.9 / 100
Very Low
FEMA NRI composite score (county)

Similar Cities in Georgia

Royston
2,335 people
Deenwood
2,340 people
Webster County unified government
2,348 people
Aragon
2,304 people
Gumlog
2,303 people
Brooklet
2,295 people

Cities of a Similar Size Nationwide

Population-matched peers from other states, closest to Demorest's 2,335 residents (Census ACS 5-Year 2023).

Aristocrat Ranchettes, CO
2,335 people
Temple, PA
2,335 people
Ben Avon, SC
2,334 people
Dyer, TN
2,334 people
Blanco, TX
2,336 people
Pierre Part, LA
2,333 people

Cities with a Similar Household Income Nationwide

Median-household-income-matched peers from other states, closest to Demorest's $69,583 (Census ACS 5-Year 2023, table B19013).

Forbestown, CA
$69,583 median income
Waltonville, IL
$69,583 median income
Delavan, MN
$69,583 median income
Murray, NE
$69,583 median income
Lewiston, NY
$69,583 median income
McKean, PA
$69,583 median income

Race & Ethnicity Composition

Race and ethnicity - Demorest, GA Race categories sum to one hundred percent per Census methodology. Hispanic or Latino is shown separately as an ethnicity overlay; it cuts across all race categories per OMB Directive 15. Race & Ethnicity Composition Demorest, GA - Census ACS, OMB race + ethnicity categories RACE, sums to 100% 82.4% 6.4% 8.3% ETHNICITY, Hispanic or Latino (any race) 10.1% White 82.4% Black or African American 6.4% Asian 1.8% American Indian 0.0% Native Hawaiian 0.0% Some other race 1.1% Two or more races 8.3% Per OMB Directive 15: Hispanic/Latino ethnicity is reported separately from the race categories.
Race categories sum to 100%. Hispanic or Latino ethnicity is reported separately and cuts across race per Census/OMB methodology.

City-level race and ethnicity, Census ACS 5-year 2023 (tables B02001, B03001), OMB Directive 15 categories.

How Demorest compares to nearby Georgia cities

Population + median household income, sourced from Census Bureau ACS 5-year B01001 (population) and B19013 (median household income).

City Population Median Household Income
Demorest (this city) 2,335 $69,583
Royston 2,335 $31,136
Deenwood 2,340 $57,717
Webster County unified government 2,348 $40,764
Census ACS 5-year FIPS GA FBI UCR NCES CCD Census BPS 2024 OMB Bulletin 23-01

What do people ask about Demorest, GA?

What is the population of Demorest, GA? +

2,335 people live in Demorest, GA according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the median household income in Demorest, GA? +

In Demorest, the typical household earns $69,583 per year, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the cost of living in Demorest? +

BEA does not publish a city-level cost-of-living figure for Demorest; the closest available measure is the Georgia state average, a cost of living index of 96.3 (U.S. average = 100), rated "Below Average" based on BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 data. Costs within Georgia vary by metro area.

Is Demorest, GA safe? +

Demorest has a total crime rate of 292.1 per 100,000 residents, which is below the national average. This reflects incidents reported to the FBI UCR program, not a definitive safety score -- agency reporting is voluntary and completeness varies by jurisdiction.

What is the median home value in Demorest, GA? +

Demorest's median home value sits at $216,800, according to Census ACS 2023 estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year 2023, FBI UCR, NCES CCD, Census BPS 2024, Census ACS B08301/B08136, U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023, BEA Regional Price Parities 2024, HUD Fair Market Rents 2026, FEMA National Risk Index.

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Primary sources: Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA Climate Normals, NCES.

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