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Appling County, Georgia
Appling County, Georgia. Appling County had 19,100 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 3.5% since 2020, slower than Georgia (+5.5%). It holds 3 places (3 cities, villages and boroughs) and 7 census tracts. GEOID 13001.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
19,100
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 18,444 · ACS 2020-2024: 18,493
Median household income
$46,651
±$6,244 (90% margin)
Georgia: $77,353
Median home value
$76,700
±$8,626 (90% margin)
Georgia: $303,300
Median gross rent
$739
±$94 (90% margin)
Georgia: $1,393
How many people live in Appling County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 18,444 residents in Appling County. The Census Bureau estimates 19,100 for July 1, 2025, up 3.5% since 2020, slower than Georgia (+5.5%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 18,493 over 508 square miles of land.
| Measure | Appling County | Georgia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 18,493 | 10,940,407 | +53 |
| Households | 7,178±297 | 4,074,366 | +522 |
| Average household size | 2.51±0.10 | 2.62 | −0.18 |
| Housing units | 8,565±27 | 4,541,835 | no clear change |
Appling County's population since 2000
From 17,419 in 2000 to 19,100 in 2025: up 9.7%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. 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); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Appling County?
Appling County holds 3 places: 3 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places). The largest is Baxley with 5,058 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Baxley | 4,942 | $29,880 |
|---|---|---|
| GrahamGEOID 1334260 | 263 | $41,094 |
| SurrencyGEOID 1374852 | 194 | $33,333 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Appling County?
The median resident of Appling County is 39.6 years old; 24.4% are under 18 and 18.6% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 67.5%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 18.1%. 5.4% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Appling County | Georgia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 39.6±0.7 | 37.6 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 24.4%±0.1 pts | 23.2% | – |
| 65 years and over | 18.6%±0.4 pts | 15.0% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 10.8% | 11.0% | +0.9 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 67.5%±0.3 pts | 49.1% | −1.6 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 18.1%±1.4 pts | 30.7% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.4%±0.5 pts | 4.5% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.3 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.1%±1.2 pts | 3.9% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 5.4%±1.1 pts | 11.2% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 10.2%±1.4 pts | 15.5% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 5.0%±1.2 pts | 7.2% | – |
| With a disability | 15.9%±2.2 pts | 13.1% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 16.8%±2.3 pts | 12.4% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 84.4%±2.9 pts | 89.2% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 11.2%±2.4 pts | 34.9% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 5.2%±1.5 pts | 13.9% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.6%±0.4 pts | 2.7% | – |
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 Appling County earn?
Half of Appling County's 7,178 households earn less than $46,651 a year (±$6,244), against $77,353 in Georgia. In 2015-2019 it was $49,602 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 22.5% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Appling County | Georgia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $46,651±$6,244 | $77,353 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $64,439±$5,142 | $106,944 | – |
| Per capita income | $26,411±$1,736 | $40,924 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 22.5%±4.2 pts | 13.4% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 30.7%±9.6 pts | 18.3% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 19.6%±4.0 pts | 12.3% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 76.1%±4.6 pts | 91.0% | – |
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 Appling County?
Owners occupy 72.5% of Appling County's occupied homes and renters 27.5%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $76,700 by its owner (±$8,626). The median renter pays $739 a month including utilities, and 28.5% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Appling County | Georgia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $76,700±$8,626 | $303,300 | −$22,002 |
| Median gross rent | $739±$94 | $1,393 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 28.5%±11.2 pts | 43.4% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,144±$122 | $1,783 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 72.5%±3.7 pts | 65.7% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 8,565±27 | 4,541,835 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.7%±1.2 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.0%±2.3 pts | 6.8% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 54.9%±5.0 pts | 66.3% | – |
| Mobile homes | 37.2%±5.0 pts | 7.8% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.5%±1.1 pts | 2.7% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 3.5%±1.2 pts | 3.9% | – |
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 Appling County building?
Builders took permits for 21 new housing units across Appling County in 2025 (17 single-family), 1.1 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Appling County get to work?
80.9% of Appling County's workers drive alone and 3.5% work from home. The average trip to work takes 27.0 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 3.1%.
| Measure | Appling County | Georgia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 54.6%±3.6 pts | 63.8% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 3.1%±1.8 pts | 5.1% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 80.9%±3.9 pts | 70.9% | – |
| Carpooled | 11.9%±3.3 pts | 8.9% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.7%±0.7 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Walked | 0.8%±0.5 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Worked from home | 3.5%±1.6 pts | 15.9% | +2.4 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 27.0 min±2.9 | 28.3 min | +4.1 min |
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 are Appling County's census tracts?
Appling County is divided into 7 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $29,899 (Tract 9502.02) to $68,333 (Tract 9504).
| Tract 950113001950100 | 3,219±595 | $50,222 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9502.0113001950201 | 2,246±454 | $57,653 |
| Tract 9502.0213001950202 | 2,152±509 | $29,899 |
| Tract 9503.0113001950301 | 3,264±470 | $45,486 |
| Tract 9503.0213001950302 | 2,144±367 | $38,673 |
| Tract 950413001950400 | 1,715±375 | $68,333 |
| Tract 950513001950500 | 3,753±483 | $56,842 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Appling County compare with Georgia's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 97th of 159 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 75th of 159 |
| Residents per square mile | 115th of 159 |
| Median household income | 137th of 159 |
| Median home value | 156th of 159 |
| Median gross rent | 128th of 157 |
| Poverty rate | 36th of 159 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 147th of 159 |
| Median age | 85th of 159 |
Source: PlainCities ranks 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 these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
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