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Crisp County, Georgia
Crisp County, Georgia. Crisp County had 19,237 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 4.4% since 2020, while Georgia grew 5.5%. It holds 3 places (2 cities, villages and boroughs and 1 census-designated) and 6 census tracts. GEOID 13081.
Crisp County is the county of the Cordele, GA micropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
19,237
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 20,128 · ACS 2020-2024: 19,790
Median household income
$45,105
±$3,085 (90% margin)
Georgia: $77,353
Median home value
$140,200
±$22,411 (90% margin)
Georgia: $303,300
Median gross rent
$778
±$30 (90% margin)
Georgia: $1,393
How many people live in Crisp County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 20,128 residents in Crisp County. The Census Bureau estimates 19,237 for July 1, 2025, down 4.4% since 2020, while Georgia grew 5.5%. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 19,790 over 273 square miles of land.
| Measure | Crisp County | Georgia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 19,790 | 10,940,407 | −2,923 |
| Households | 7,908±285 | 4,074,366 | −677 |
| Average household size | 2.46±0.09 | 2.62 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 9,909±21 | 4,541,835 | −883 |
Crisp County's population since 2000
From 21,996 in 2000 to 19,237 in 2025: down 12.5%. 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 Crisp County?
Crisp County holds 3 places: 2 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places) and 1 census-designated place. The largest is Cordele with 9,652 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Cordele | 10,220 | $33,800 |
|---|---|---|
| ArabiGEOID 1302564 | 447 | $85,536 |
| WenonaGEOID 1381208 | 231 | not published |
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 Crisp County?
The median resident of Crisp County is 38.8 years old; 23.6% are under 18 and 19.8% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 48.2%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 44.8%. 3.1% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Crisp County | Georgia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38.8±2.6 | 37.6 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 23.6%±0.8 pts | 23.2% | – |
| 65 years and over | 19.8%±0.1 pts | 15.0% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 3.6% | 11.0% | +0.2 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 48.2%±0.5 pts | 49.1% | −1.7 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 44.8%±1.0 pts | 30.7% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.5%±0.4 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%±0.2 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 2.3%±1.0 pts | 3.9% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.5%±0.7 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 3.1%±1.8 pts | 11.2% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 3.5%±0.8 pts | 15.5% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 8.3%±1.9 pts | 7.2% | – |
| With a disability | 19.4%±2.3 pts | 13.1% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 14.5%±2.9 pts | 12.4% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 83.8%±2.6 pts | 89.2% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 15.3%±3.2 pts | 34.9% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 5.5%±1.4 pts | 13.9% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.3%±0.3 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 Crisp County earn?
Half of Crisp County's 7,908 households earn less than $45,105 a year (±$3,085), against $77,353 in Georgia. In 2015-2019 it was $44,357 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 23.3% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Crisp County | Georgia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $45,105±$3,085 | $77,353 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $68,845±$6,842 | $106,944 | – |
| Per capita income | $28,809±$2,908 | $40,924 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 23.3%±4.0 pts | 13.4% | −8.6 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 31.2%±8.2 pts | 18.3% | −18.7 pts |
| Households receiving SNAP | 26.9%±4.7 pts | 12.3% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 75.5%±4.3 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 Crisp County?
Owners occupy 55.5% of Crisp County's occupied homes and renters 44.5%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $140,200 by its owner (±$22,411). The median renter pays $778 a month including utilities, and 45.9% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Crisp County | Georgia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $140,200±$22,411 | $303,300 | +$37,929 |
| Median gross rent | $778±$30 | $1,393 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 45.9%±10.0 pts | 43.4% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,433±$113 | $1,783 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 55.5%±4.7 pts | 65.7% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 9,909±21 | 4,541,835 | −883 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 2.7%±2.7 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 6.2%±3.4 pts | 6.8% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 63.7%±4.7 pts | 66.3% | – |
| Mobile homes | 19.6%±3.2 pts | 7.8% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.6%±1.3 pts | 2.7% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 3.9%±1.7 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 Crisp County building?
Builders took permits for 27 new housing units across Crisp County in 2025 (27 single-family), 1.4 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 Crisp County get to work?
81.1% of Crisp County's workers drive alone and 6.1% work from home. The average trip to work takes 20.6 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 7.5%.
| Measure | Crisp County | Georgia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 55.9%±3.2 pts | 63.8% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 7.5%±2.9 pts | 5.1% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 81.1%±5.0 pts | 70.9% | – |
| Carpooled | 8.4%±3.1 pts | 8.9% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0%±0.6 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Walked | 1.5%±1.4 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Worked from home | 6.1%±2.6 pts | 15.9% | no clear change |
| Mean travel time to work | 20.6 min±1.9 | 28.3 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 are Crisp County's census tracts?
Crisp County is divided into 6 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $29,107 (Tract 101) to $68,750 (Tract 105).
| Tract 10113081010100 | 3,301±679 | $29,107 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 102.0113081010201 | 4,410±477 | $44,922 |
| Tract 102.0213081010202 | 2,658±584 | $57,222 |
| Tract 10313081010300 | 2,665±393 | $58,438 |
| Tract 10413081010400 | 5,524±816 | $45,470 |
| Tract 10513081010500 | 1,232±387 | $68,750 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Crisp County compare with Georgia's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 94th of 159 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 150th of 159 |
| Residents per square mile | 75th of 159 |
| Median household income | 143rd of 159 |
| Median home value | 101st of 159 |
| Median gross rent | 119th of 157 |
| Poverty rate | 28th of 159 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 111th of 159 |
| Median age | 97th 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
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Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Crisp County 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' school search.