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Seminole County, Georgia
Seminole County, Georgia. Seminole County had 9,162 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 0.2% since 2020, slower than Georgia (+5.5%). It holds 2 places (2 cities, villages and boroughs) and 3 census tracts. GEOID 13253.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
9,162
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 9,147 · ACS 2020-2024: 9,156
Median household income
$49,495
±$4,533 (90% margin)
Georgia: $77,353
Median home value
$121,900
±$11,471 (90% margin)
Georgia: $303,300
Median gross rent
$879
±$86 (90% margin)
Georgia: $1,393
How many people live in Seminole County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 9,147 residents in Seminole County. The Census Bureau estimates 9,162 for July 1, 2025, up 0.2% since 2020, slower than Georgia (+5.5%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 9,156 over 238 square miles of land.
| Measure | Seminole County | Georgia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 9,156 | 10,940,407 | +835 |
| Households | 3,767±203 | 4,074,366 | +404 |
| Average household size | 2.40±0.13 | 2.62 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 5,081±16 | 4,541,835 | +249 |
Seminole County's population since 2000
From 9,369 in 2000 to 9,162 in 2025: down 2.2%. 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 Seminole County?
Seminole County holds 2 places: 2 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places). The largest is Donalsonville with 2,834 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Donalsonville | 2,833 | $43,477 |
|---|---|---|
| Iron CityGEOID 1341344 | 312 | $44,097 |
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 Seminole County?
The median resident of Seminole County is 46.0 years old; 20.1% are under 18 and 25.7% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 61.9%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 33.5%.
| Measure | Seminole County | Georgia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 46.0±2.1 | 37.6 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 20.1%±1.0 pts | 23.2% | – |
| 65 years and over | 25.7%±1.3 pts | 15.0% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 3.1% | 11.0% | −0.1 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 61.9%±0.5 pts | 49.1% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 33.5%±0.7 pts | 30.7% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.5%±0.5 pts | 4.5% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.2%±0.2 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.5 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 1.0%±0.5 pts | 3.9% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.5 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 0.8%±0.6 pts | 11.2% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 2.1%±1.3 pts | 15.5% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 5.6%±1.7 pts | 7.2% | – |
| With a disability | 19.8%±2.8 pts | 13.1% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 14.8%±2.9 pts | 12.4% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 88.2%±3.3 pts | 89.2% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 13.4%±3.0 pts | 34.9% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 5.0%±1.7 pts | 13.9% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.5%±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 Seminole County earn?
Half of Seminole County's 3,767 households earn less than $49,495 a year (±$4,533), against $77,353 in Georgia. In 2015-2019 the median was $41,052 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $8,443 after inflation. 20.1% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Seminole County | Georgia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $49,495±$4,533 | $77,353 | +$8,443 |
| Mean household income | $70,691±$7,297 | $106,944 | – |
| Per capita income | $30,138±$3,026 | $40,924 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 20.1%±4.6 pts | 13.4% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 18.2%±8.1 pts | 18.3% | −21.4 pts |
| Households receiving SNAP | 21.3%±4.9 pts | 12.3% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 68.9%±5.9 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 Seminole County?
Owners occupy 80.2% of Seminole County's occupied homes and renters 19.8%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $121,900 by its owner (±$11,471). The median renter pays $879 a month including utilities, and 18.2% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Seminole County | Georgia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $121,900±$11,471 | $303,300 | +$22,091 |
| Median gross rent | $879±$86 | $1,393 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 18.2%±11.7 pts | 43.4% | −18.1 pts |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,149±$75 | $1,783 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 80.2%±5.1 pts | 65.7% | +14.9 pts |
| Housing units | 5,081±16 | 4,541,835 | +249 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 2.9%±2.3 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 15.3%±8.4 pts | 6.8% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 64.7%±4.8 pts | 66.3% | – |
| Mobile homes | 30.1%±4.5 pts | 7.8% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.2%±1.2 pts | 2.7% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 3.0%±1.8 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 Seminole County building?
Builders took permits for 33 new housing units across Seminole County in 2025 (33 single-family), 3.6 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 Seminole County get to work?
84.9% of Seminole County's workers drive alone. The average trip to work takes 24.1 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 6.0%.
| Measure | Seminole County | Georgia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 47.3%±3.9 pts | 63.8% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 6.0%±2.9 pts | 5.1% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 84.9%±5.0 pts | 70.9% | – |
| Carpooled | 7.9%±3.6 pts | 8.9% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0%±1.4 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Walked | 2.4%±1.7 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Worked from home | 1.7%±1.2 pts | 15.9% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 24.1 min±3.0 | 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 Seminole County's census tracts?
Seminole County is divided into 3 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $46,250 (Tract 2002) to $49,567 (Tract 2001).
| Tract 200113253200100 | 2,817±252 | $49,567 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 200213253200200 | 3,561±349 | $46,250 |
| Tract 200313253200300 | 2,778±386 | not published |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Seminole County compare with Georgia's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 129th of 159 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 119th of 159 |
| Residents per square mile | 110th of 159 |
| Median household income | 128th of 159 |
| Median home value | 115th of 159 |
| Median gross rent | 80th of 157 |
| Poverty rate | 59th of 159 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 130th of 159 |
| Median age | 18th 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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