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Hawkinsville, GA

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

3,986
Residents
$37,199
Median income
$148,800
Median home
$1,003
Median rent (state)

Hawkinsville - the verdict

Measured against every US city with at least 1,000 residents, Hawkinsville lands in the 6th percentile for household income. Source: Census ACS.

6th
percentile, household income
27th
percentile, home value
20th
percentile, median rent
📝 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: Hawkinsville, GA

Census ACS 2023 estimates count 3,986 residents in Hawkinsville, a small town within Georgia. The typical household in Hawkinsville brings in $37,199 a year, in the lower quartile of U.S. cities for household income, with a poverty rate of 23.1%. Home values in Hawkinsville run a median of $148,800, and the median resident age is 41.2 years. Educational attainment runs 15.7% of adults with a bachelor's degree or higher. Separately, 53.7% of working-age residents are in the labor force.

NOAA puts Hawkinsville's yearly average temperature at 64.5°F with 48.5 inches of precipitation per year.

Living costs in Georgia run below the national norm: the state registers 96.3 on a 100-equals-national-average index (Below Average) per BEA Regional Price Parities 2024. Statewide, HUD pegs Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom unit at $1,003 monthly. Statewide, average monthly utility bills in Georgia run around $225, per EIA 2023 residential energy data. FEMA's National Risk Index rates natural-hazard exposure at 18.2 out of 100 (Very Low).

Population

3,986 residents

Census ACS 2023 - Georgia

Median Household Income

$37,199 /yr

Poverty 23.1%

Cost of Living Index (state)

96.3 (US=100)

Below Average - BEA RPP 2024, Georgia average

How does Hawkinsville compare to other US cities?

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

Household income 6% higher than other cities
Home value 27% pricier than other cities
Median rent 20% pricier than other cities

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

How we calculate these percentiles & ranks

Each percentile compares Hawkinsville against every qualifying US city; each in-state rank narrows that to Georgia only. Full formula and direction notes: methodology.

Georgia-relative analysis

Poverty Rate places Hawkinsville toward the top of Georgia's cities

Among the 637 Georgia cities PlainCities tracks with reported poverty rate data, Hawkinsville ranks #145 - the 77th percentile within the state. This is a different, narrower cut than the nationwide percentiles above: it compares Hawkinsville only against its own state's cities, not the full US field.

Median Household Income
#503 of 610
18th percentile in Georgia
Median Gross Rent
#413 of 638
35th percentile in Georgia
Median Home Value
#334 of 577
42nd percentile in Georgia
Poverty Rate
#145 of 637
77th percentile in Georgia
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
#361 of 638
43rd percentile in Georgia

Ranked by raw value (highest first); a higher rank is not automatically "better" for every measure, see each metric's own context above. This is a comparison within Georgia only, not a livability score. See the methodology for the source and calculation.

6thIncome percentile

6th percentile nationally for median household income. Source: Census ACS 2023 / FBI UCR 2023.

How Hawkinsville's home value compares nationally

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

$148,800 Among the most affordable more affordable than 73% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $150,000–$175,000: 1,278 US cities (8%). Above this entry. $175,000–$200,000: 1,229 US cities (8%). Above this entry. $200,000–$225,000: 1,035 US cities (7%). Above this entry. $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. Hawkinsville $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 - Hawkinsville, GA Hawkinsville, GA's reported median household income shown against the U.S. national quintile-share pattern (not Hawkinsville, 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 Hawkinsville, GA median $37,199/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%
Hawkinsville, 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 Hawkinsville, GA. Diagonal = perfect equality.

Key socioeconomic indicators

Bachelor's degree or higher (adults 25+) 15.7%

Census ACS S1501, educational attainment

Poverty rate (households below FPL) 23.1%

Census ACS S1701, poverty status

Labor force participation (adults 16+) 53.7%

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

Population
3,986
Median Income
$37,199
Median Home Value
$148,800
Median Age
41.2
Poverty Rate
23.1%
Labor force participation
53.7%
Bachelor's Degree+
15.7%

Climate

Avg Temperature
64.5°F
Annual Precipitation
48.5"
Annual Snowfall
0.0"

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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4,200 residents4,400 residents4,600 residents4,800 residents5,000 residents 202020212022202320242025 4,727 residents 4,789 residents ▲ +1.3%
Hawkinsville's Census PEP population estimates, 2020–2025.

Commute Patterns

How workers travel to work, Census ACS 2023

Drive Alone
90.8%
Carpool
5.2%
Public Transit
0.1%
Walk
0.0%
Work from Home
3.9%

Based on 1,716 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 Hawkinsville sits in

Cost of Living Index
96.3
Below Average
US average = 100 · BEA RPP 2024
Typical 2-BR Rent
$1,003/mo
HUD Fair Market Rent
County-level FMR estimate
Natural Hazard Risk
18.2 / 100
Very Low
FEMA NRI composite score (county)

Similar Cities in Georgia

Rossville
3,981 people
Metter
3,976 people
Quitman
4,046 people
Hazlehurst
4,072 people
Dawsonville
4,147 people
Harlem
3,793 people

Cities of a Similar Size Nationwide

Population-matched peers from other states, closest to Hawkinsville's 3,986 residents (Census ACS 5-Year 2023).

University Gardens, NY
3,986 people
Ladonia, AL
3,987 people
Marshall, IL
3,987 people
Singac, NJ
3,987 people
Southern Shops, SC
3,985 people
Chilton, WI
3,987 people

Cities with a Similar Household Income Nationwide

Median-household-income-matched peers from other states, closest to Hawkinsville's $37,199 (Census ACS 5-Year 2023, table B19013).

Union City, IN
$37,202 median income
Ingold, NC
$37,195 median income
Ironwood, MI
$37,191 median income
Bath, IL
$37,188 median income
Oscoda, MI
$37,188 median income
Ridgeway, MO
$37,188 median income

Race & Ethnicity Composition

Race and ethnicity - Hawkinsville, 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 Hawkinsville, GA - Census ACS, OMB race + ethnicity categories RACE, sums to 100% 41.7% 50.1% ETHNICITY, Hispanic or Latino (any race) 2.8% White 41.7% Black or African American 50.1% Asian 3.2% American Indian 0.0% Native Hawaiian 0.0% Some other race 1.6% Two or more races 3.3% 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 Hawkinsville 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
Hawkinsville (this city) 3,986 $37,199
Rossville 3,981 $47,791
Metter 3,976 $36,111
Quitman 4,046 $21,287
Census ACS 5-year FIPS GA NOAA Normals NCES CCD OMB Bulletin 23-01

What do people ask about Hawkinsville, GA?

What is the population of Hawkinsville, GA? +

The population of Hawkinsville, GA stands at 3,986 according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

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

In Hawkinsville, the typical household earns $37,199 per year, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the cost of living in Hawkinsville? +

BEA does not publish a city-level cost-of-living figure for Hawkinsville; 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.

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

The median home value in Hawkinsville is $148,800, according to Census ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the climate like in Hawkinsville? +

Climate normals put Hawkinsville's yearly average temperature at 64.5°F, 48.5 inches of precipitation. Source: NOAA Climate Normals.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year 2023, NOAA Climate Normals, NCES CCD, 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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