City profile · Georgia · Census ACS 2023

Statesboro, GA

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

33,705
Residents
$42,884
Median income
$158,600
Median home
$1,178
Median rent (state)

Statesboro - the verdict

Nationally, Statesboro sits in the 11th percentile for household income and the 21st percentile for safety among US cities with a population of 1,000 or more. Source: Census ACS + FBI UCR.

11th
percentile, household income
30th
percentile, home value
35th
percentile, median rent
21st
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: Statesboro, GA

Census ACS 2023 estimates count 33,705 residents in Statesboro, a small city within Georgia. Median household income here is $42,884 per year, in the lower quartile of U.S. cities for household income, with a poverty rate of 20.3%. Home values in Statesboro run a median of $158,600, and the median resident age is 22.5 years. 30.1% of adults here have a bachelor's degree or higher; 51.0% of working-age residents are in the labor force.

The Census Building Permit Survey recorded 168 residential units authorized here in 2024 (Rapid Growth), up 42% from five years earlier. Crime here tracks close to the national norm: per-100,000 total crime stands at 2610.1 in FBI UCR data, near 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: the state registers 96.3 on a 100-equals-national-average index (Below Average) per BEA Regional Price Parities 2024. HUD Fair Market Rent for a typical two-bedroom in this state is $1,178 per month. EIA 2023 residential energy data puts Georgia's average monthly utility costs around $225 (state average). Workers in Statesboro report an average commute of 19.1 minutes, with 72.6% driving alone and 9.8% working from home. On FEMA's National Risk Index, this area rates 75.4 out of 100 for natural-hazard exposure (High).

Population

33,705 residents

Census ACS 2023 - Georgia

Median Household Income

$42,884 /yr

Poverty 20.3%

Cost of Living Index (state)

96.3 (US=100)

Below Average - BEA RPP 2024, Georgia average

How does Statesboro compare to other US cities?

Where Statesboro sits among all US cities (population 1,000+) on each measure, computed live from Census and FBI data.

Household income 11% higher than other cities
Home value 30% pricier than other cities
Median rent 35% pricier than other cities
Safety 21% safer than other cities

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

National percentiles can mask local variation. Looking only at Georgia, Statesboro ranks #110 of 165 Georgia cities by lowest crime rate - a narrower, more locally useful cut than the national comparison above.

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 Statesboro'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.

11thIncome percentile
21stSafety percentile

11th percentile nationally for median household income · 21st percentile for safety (lower crime rate). Source: Census ACS 2023 / FBI UCR 2023.

Statesboro's profile vs. every US city

Income, affordability, and safety percentile

Statesboro'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 33 Avg. percentile National median
Statesboro'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 Statesboro's home value compares nationally

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

$158,600 Among the most affordable more affordable than 70% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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. Statesboro $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 - Statesboro, GA Statesboro, GA's reported median household income shown against the U.S. national quintile-share pattern (not Statesboro, 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 Statesboro, GA median $42,884/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%
Statesboro, 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 Statesboro, GA. Diagonal = perfect equality.

Key socioeconomic indicators

Bachelor's degree or higher (adults 25+) 30.1%

Census ACS S1501, educational attainment

Poverty rate (households below FPL) 20.3%

Census ACS S1701, poverty status

Labor force participation (adults 16+) 51.0%

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

Population
33,705
Median Income
$42,884
Median Home Value
$158,600
Median Age
22.5
Poverty Rate
20.3%
Labor force participation
51.0%
Bachelor's Degree+
30.1%

Safety & Crime

Total Crime Rate
2610.1
per 100,000 residents
Violent Crime
370.8
per 100,000 residents
Property Crime
2239.3
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
10
Public schools in this city

Population Change

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

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33,000 residents34,000 residents35,000 residents36,000 residents 202020212022202320242025 33,467 residents 35,366 residents ▲ +5.7%
Statesboro's Census PEP population estimates, 2020–2025.

Housing Supply

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

📈 Rapid Growth
Total Permits (2024)
168
housing units authorized
Single-Family
162
detached homes
Multifamily
6
apartments & condos
Supply Intensity
5
permits per 1,000 residents

5-Year Permit Trend (2019–2024)

Year Total
2019 118
2020 136
2021 184
2022 56
2023 471
2024 168

Permit volume increased 42% from 2019 to 2024.

Commute Patterns

How workers travel to work, Census ACS 2023

Average Commute Time
19.1 minutes
Drive Alone
72.6%
Carpool
9.7%
Public Transit
1.7%
Walk
3.3%
Work from Home
9.8%
Other
2.9%

Based on 14,155 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 Statesboro sits in

Cost of Living Index
96.3
Below Average
US average = 100 · BEA RPP 2024
Typical 2-BR Rent
$1,178/mo
HUD Fair Market Rent
County-level FMR estimate
Natural Hazard Risk
75.4 / 100
High
FEMA NRI composite score (county)

Similar Cities in Georgia

Kennesaw
33,627 people
Martinez
33,019 people
Dalton
34,402 people
Canton
34,587 people
Hinesville
35,282 people
Duluth
31,958 people

Cities of a Similar Size Nationwide

Population-matched peers from other states, closest to Statesboro's 33,705 residents (Census ACS 5-Year 2023).

Walla Walla, WA
33,766 people
Uniondale, NY
33,637 people
Englewood, CO
33,774 people
Alabaster, AL
33,633 people
Gadsden, AL
33,617 people
Baldwin, NY
33,595 people

Cities with a Similar Household Income Nationwide

Median-household-income-matched peers from other states, closest to Statesboro's $42,884 (Census ACS 5-Year 2023, table B19013).

Lorenzo, TX
$42,885 median income
Mount Morris, MI
$42,886 median income
Combes, TX
$42,880 median income
Chelsea, OK
$42,875 median income
Port Henry, NY
$42,895 median income
Humboldt, TN
$42,873 median income

Race & Ethnicity Composition

Race and ethnicity - Statesboro, 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 Statesboro, GA - Census ACS, OMB race + ethnicity categories RACE, sums to 100% 48.5% 42.8% 6.0% ETHNICITY, Hispanic or Latino (any race) 5.1% White 48.5% Black or African American 42.8% Asian 1.3% American Indian 0.1% Native Hawaiian 0.0% Some other race 1.3% Two or more races 6.0% 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 Statesboro 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
Statesboro (this city) 33,705 $42,884
Kennesaw 33,627 $79,759
Martinez 33,019 $85,617
Dalton 34,402 $61,236
Census ACS 5-year FIPS GA FBI UCR NCES CCD Census BPS 2024 OMB Bulletin 23-01

What do people ask about Statesboro, GA?

What is the population of Statesboro, GA? +

Statesboro, GA counts 33,705 residents according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

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

The median household income in Statesboro is $42,884 per year, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the cost of living in Statesboro? +

BEA does not publish a city-level cost-of-living figure for Statesboro; 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 Statesboro, GA safe? +

Statesboro has a total crime rate of 2610.1 per 100,000 residents, which is near 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 Statesboro, GA? +

The median home value in Statesboro is $158,600, 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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