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Elberton, Georgia
Elberton, city, in Elbert County, Georgia. Elberton had 4,890 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 5.6% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 4,640 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 4,720 (±19). GEOID 1326616.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
4,890
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 4,640 · ACS 2020-2024: 4,720 ±19
Median household income
$50,059
±$9,955 (90% margin)
Georgia: $77,353
Median home value
$114,900
±$24,373 (90% margin)
Georgia: $303,300
Median gross rent
$916
±$258 (90% margin)
Georgia: $1,393
Where is Elberton and what county is it in?
Elberton is a city in Elbert County, Georgia. It covers 4.8 square miles of land, 964 residents per square mile in 2020.
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Elberton, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 4,890 people lived in Elberton on July 1, 2025, up 5.6% since 2020, in line with Georgia (+5.5%). The 2020 Census counted 4,640 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 4,720 (±19).
| Measure | Elberton | Elbert County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 4,720 ±19 | 19,849 | +377 |
| Households | 1,945 ±189 | 8,376 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.35 ±0.22 | 2.34 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 2,143 ±206 | 9,426 | no clear change |
Elberton's population since 2000
From 4,743 in 2000 to 4,890 in 2025: up 3.1%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Elberton as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Elberton?
The median resident of Elberton is 39.8 years old; 27.4% are under 18 and 19.0% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic Black residents at 41.9%, then non-Hispanic white residents at 40.4%. 6.2% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Elberton | Elbert County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 39.8 ±5.0 | 43.2 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 27.4% ±4.9 pts | 22.1% | – |
| 65 years and over | 19.0% ±4.1 pts | 21.2% | – |
| Male | 49.5% ±4.0 pts | 47.7% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 10.6% ±4.7 pts | 5.9% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 40.4% ±8.5 pts | 62.2% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 41.9% ±8.8 pts | 22.3% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 1.5% ±1.6 pts | 1.3% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.0 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.0 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 5.5% ±4.1 pts | 7.3% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.0 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 6.2% ±3.3 pts | 4.5% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 10.6% ±4.6 pts | 6.0% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 8.6% ±3.3 pts | 7.0% | – |
| With a disability | 16.8% ±5.0 pts | 18.2% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 16.4% ±5.2 pts | 12.2% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 89.5% ±4.5 pts | 85.8% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 17.6% ±5.2 pts | 16.3% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 5.7% ±2.1 pts | 6.1% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 82.9% ±6.9 pts | 88.1% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 2.6% ±2.4 pts | 0.7% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Elberton earn?
Half of Elberton's 1,945 households earn less than $50,059 a year (±$9,955), against $58,450 in Elbert County and $77,353 in Georgia. In 2015-2019 it was $41,714 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 25.7% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Elberton | Elbert County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $50,059 ±$9,955 | $58,450 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $63,866 ±$7,647 | $74,605 | – |
| Per capita income | $28,097 ±$3,874 | $31,738 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 25.7% ±7.9 pts | 18.0% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 48.2% ±15.9 pts | 29.5% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 18.7% ±7.3 pts | 15.4% | – |
| Households with a computer | 91.2% ±4.0 pts | 88.6% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 82.7% ±5.6 pts | 82.3% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Elberton?
Owners occupy 50.7% of Elberton's occupied homes and renters 49.3%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $114,900 by its owner (±$24,373). The median renter pays $916 a month including utilities, and 38.3% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Elberton | Elbert County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $114,900 ±$24,373 | $142,000 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $916 ±$258 | $844 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 38.3% ±14.3 pts | 31.8% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,163 ±$321 | $1,351 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 50.7% ±8.7 pts | 70.9% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 49.3% ±8.7 pts | 29.1% | – |
| Housing units | 2,143 ±206 | 9,426 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 3.3% ±5.1 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 3.8% ±6.0 pts | 3.8% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 66.3% ±7.5 pts | 67.0% | – |
| Mobile homes | 8.5% ±4.5 pts | 22.3% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.7% ±1.2 pts | 2.7% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 2.8% ±3.0 pts | 5.7% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 11.9% ±5.1 pts | 7.6% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 9.0% ±5.2 pts | 7.2% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Elberton building?
Builders took permits for 9 new housing units in Elberton in 2025 (7 in single-family houses), 1.8 per 1,000 residents against 5.4 across Georgia.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Elberton work and get to work?
81.5% of Elberton's workers drive alone. The average trip to work takes 23.5 minutes.
| Measure | Elberton | Elbert County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 61.6% ±6.3 pts | 59.1% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 3.9% ±2.9 pts | 4.6% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 81.5% ±7.3 pts | 81.5% | – |
| Carpooled | 12.6% ±6.7 pts | 8.9% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±2.4 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Walked | 0.6% ±1.0 pts | 1.8% | – |
| Worked from home | 5.3% ±3.5 pts | 7.1% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 23.5 min ±6.7 | 24.1 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Elberton?
1 census tract lies mostly in Elberton, and 3 more reach into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 4Elbert County | 3,957 | $54,122 |
| Tract 3Elbert County | 3,905 | $61,389 |
| Tract 5.01Elbert County | 1,687 | $66,921 |
| Tract 5.02Elbert County | 3,980 | $58,750 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Elberton) · Census block assignment files
How does Elberton compare with other places in Georgia?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Elberton is the 4,955th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 155th-most populous of 537 in Georgia.
Elberton ranks 229th of 348 places in Georgia with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 155th | 537 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 118th | 297 |
| Residents per square mile | 158th | 360 |
| Median household income | 229th | 348 |
| Per capita income | 206th | 357 |
| Median home value | 292nd | 346 |
| Median gross rent | 225th | 337 |
| Poverty rate | 87th | 302 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 232nd | 343 |
| Median age | 108th | 360 |
| Owner-occupied share | 256th | 354 |
| Travel time to work | 234th | 359 |
Elberton's figures with every place in Georgia (CSV)
Every place in Georgia, sortable · Compare Elberton with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Elberton?
14 of the 57 figures for Elberton on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Elberton are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Elberton.