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Wrens, Georgia
Wrens, city, in Jefferson County, Georgia. Wrens had 2,100 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 5.4% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 2,217 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 2,187 (±553). GEOID 1384456.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
2,100
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 2,217 · ACS 2020-2024: 2,187 ±553
Median household income
$37,609
±$8,927 (90% margin)
Georgia: $77,353
Median home value
$123,400
±$28,453 (90% margin)
Georgia: $303,300
Median gross rent
$722
±$59 (90% margin)
Georgia: $1,393
Where is Wrens and what county is it in?
Wrens is a city in Jefferson County, Georgia. It covers 3.1 square miles of land, 707 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 Wrens, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 2,100 people lived in Wrens on July 1, 2025, down 5.4% since 2020, while Georgia grew 5.5%. The 2020 Census counted 2,217 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 2,187 (±553).
| Measure | Wrens | Jefferson County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 2,187 ±553 | 15,341 | no clear change |
| Households | 904 ±171 | 5,751 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.42 ±0.37 | 2.58 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 1,065 ±176 | 7,172 | no clear change |
Wrens's population since 2000
From 2,314 in 2000 to 2,100 in 2025: down 9.2%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Wrens 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 Wrens?
The median resident of Wrens is 33.3 years old; 29.9% are under 18 and 15.7% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic Black residents at 63.7%, then non-Hispanic white residents at 35.6%.
| Measure | Wrens | Jefferson County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 33.3 ±10.3 | 40.9 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 29.9% ±7.7 pts | 22.6% | – |
| 65 years and over | 15.7% ±7.0 pts | 18.7% | – |
| Male | 47.2% ±7.3 pts | 48.3% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.0% ±2.1 pts | 3.6% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 35.6% ±12.2 pts | 41.1% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 63.7% ±12.2 pts | 52.7% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±2.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±2.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±2.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 0.7% ±1.1 pts | 1.6% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±2.1 pts | 1.0% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 0.1% ±0.3 pts | 3.5% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 0.0% ±2.2 pts | 3.8% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 5.5% ±3.2 pts | 7.4% | – |
| With a disability | 17.2% ±7.3 pts | 17.0% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 15.0% ±6.8 pts | 17.0% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 73.3% ±10.7 pts | 83.7% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 6.6% ±4.1 pts | 13.5% | −7.7 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 4.8% ±4.0 pts | 4.1% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 76.1% ±10.9 pts | 89.8% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 2.1% ±2.6 pts | 1.3% | – |
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 Wrens earn?
Half of Wrens's 904 households earn less than $37,609 a year (±$8,927), against $53,014 in Jefferson County and $77,353 in Georgia. In 2015-2019 it was $37,209 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 26.1% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Wrens | Jefferson County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $37,609 ±$8,927 | $53,014 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $45,363 ±$8,591 | $69,603 | – |
| Per capita income | $18,263 ±$3,646 | $27,127 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 26.1% ±9.8 pts | 16.9% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 31.3% ±22.1 pts | 26.9% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 25.6% ±12.2 pts | 22.3% | – |
| Households with a computer | 88.2% ±9.2 pts | 93.4% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 79.9% ±7.9 pts | 83.7% | – |
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 Wrens?
Owners occupy 47.1% of Wrens's occupied homes and renters 52.9%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $123,400 by its owner (±$28,453). The median renter pays $722 a month including utilities, and 31.5% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Wrens | Jefferson County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $123,400 ±$28,453 | $105,400 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $722 ±$59 | $731 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 31.5% ±17.0 pts | 27.0% | −25.8 pts |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,045 ±$724 | $1,174 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 47.1% ±9.7 pts | 68.1% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 52.9% ±9.7 pts | 31.9% | – |
| Housing units | 1,065 ±176 | 7,172 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 4.1% ±6.4 pts | 1.0% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.0% ±9.5 pts | 2.6% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 73.3% ±7.7 pts | 64.8% | – |
| Mobile homes | 7.8% ±5.0 pts | 28.3% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0% ±4.4 pts | 2.1% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 0.6% ±1.0 pts | 5.7% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 20.0% ±9.6 pts | 12.1% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 20.4% ±10.5 pts | 8.1% | – |
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 Wrens building?
Wrens last reported building permits to the Census Bureau for 2021.
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 Wrens work and get to work?
88.5% of Wrens's workers drive alone. The average trip to work takes 24.4 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 17.4%.
| Measure | Wrens | Jefferson County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 59.6% ±8.0 pts | 56.2% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 17.4% ±10.7 pts | 5.8% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 88.5% ±7.3 pts | 82.0% | – |
| Carpooled | 4.1% ±3.8 pts | 12.0% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±6.0 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Walked | 2.6% ±4.2 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Worked from home | 4.8% ±5.4 pts | 3.0% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 24.4 min ±4.0 | 28.2 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 Wrens?
No census tract lies mostly in Wrens; 1 tract reaches into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9601Jefferson County | 4,799 | $52,782 |
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 Wrens) · Census block assignment files
How does Wrens compare with other places in Georgia?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Wrens is the 7,514th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 237th-most populous of 537 in Georgia.
Wrens ranks 314th 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 | 237th | 537 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 284th | 297 |
| Residents per square mile | 223rd | 360 |
| Median household income | 314th | 348 |
| Per capita income | 334th | 357 |
| Median home value | 284th | 346 |
| Median gross rent | 296th | 337 |
| Poverty rate | 84th | 302 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 329th | 343 |
| Median age | 281st | 360 |
| Owner-occupied share | 290th | 354 |
| Travel time to work | 219th | 359 |
Wrens's figures with every place in Georgia (CSV)
Every place in Georgia, sortable · Compare Wrens 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 Wrens?
20 of the 57 figures for Wrens 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 Wrens 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 Wrens.