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Stephens County, Georgia
Stephens County, Georgia. Stephens County had 27,854 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 4.0% since 2020, slower than Georgia (+5.5%). It holds 3 places (3 cities, villages and boroughs) and 8 census tracts. GEOID 13257.
Stephens County is the county of the Toccoa, GA micropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
27,854
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 26,784 · ACS 2020-2024: 27,012
Median household income
$54,754
±$5,125 (90% margin)
Georgia: $77,353
Median home value
$175,300
±$13,726 (90% margin)
Georgia: $303,300
Median gross rent
$820
±$59 (90% margin)
Georgia: $1,393
How many people live in Stephens County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 26,784 residents in Stephens County. The Census Bureau estimates 27,854 for July 1, 2025, up 4.0% since 2020, slower than Georgia (+5.5%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 27,012 over 179 square miles of land.
| Measure | Stephens County | Georgia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 27,012 | 10,940,407 | +1,262 |
| Households | 10,524±293 | 4,074,366 | +981 |
| Average household size | 2.48±0.07 | 2.62 | −0.14 |
| Housing units | 12,354±33 | 4,541,835 | −270 |
Stephens County's population since 2000
From 25,435 in 2000 to 27,854 in 2025: up 9.5%. 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 Stephens County?
Stephens County holds 3 places: 3 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places). The largest is Toccoa with 9,539 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Toccoa | 9,133 | $48,438 |
|---|---|---|
| MartinGEOID 1350008 | 336 | $45,313 |
| AvalonGEOID 1304392 | 233 | $51,375 |
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 Stephens County?
The median resident of Stephens County is 40.8 years old; 21.3% are under 18 and 21.2% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 80.6%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 8.1%. 3.5% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Stephens County | Georgia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40.8±0.8 | 37.6 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 21.3%±0.4 pts | 23.2% | – |
| 65 years and over | 21.2%±0.2 pts | 15.0% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 4.0% | 11.0% | +0.5 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 80.6%±0.4 pts | 49.1% | −1.7 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 8.1%±1.0 pts | 30.7% | −3.8 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 1.1%±0.1 pts | 4.5% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.2 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 6.2%±1.1 pts | 3.9% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.2 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 3.5%±1.1 pts | 11.2% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 5.4%±1.1 pts | 15.5% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 8.2%±1.2 pts | 7.2% | – |
| With a disability | 17.2%±1.9 pts | 13.1% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 14.6%±2.0 pts | 12.4% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 85.1%±2.6 pts | 89.2% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 15.1%±2.1 pts | 34.9% | −5.9 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 5.8%±1.2 pts | 13.9% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 2.7%±1.1 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 Stephens County earn?
Half of Stephens County's 10,524 households earn less than $54,754 a year (±$5,125), against $77,353 in Georgia. In 2015-2019 it was $58,044 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 15.8% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Stephens County | Georgia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $54,754±$5,125 | $77,353 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $69,096±$4,228 | $106,944 | – |
| Per capita income | $28,424±$1,514 | $40,924 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 15.8%±2.3 pts | 13.4% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 17.2%±5.5 pts | 18.3% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 14.5%±2.4 pts | 12.3% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 86.4%±2.4 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 Stephens County?
Owners occupy 73.6% of Stephens County's occupied homes and renters 26.4%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $175,300 by its owner (±$13,726). The median renter pays $820 a month including utilities, and 34.3% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Stephens County | Georgia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $175,300±$13,726 | $303,300 | +$45,708 |
| Median gross rent | $820±$59 | $1,393 | −$103 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 34.3%±7.0 pts | 43.4% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,194±$72 | $1,783 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 73.6%±3.0 pts | 65.7% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 12,354±33 | 4,541,835 | −270 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.6%±0.9 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 5.2%±4.0 pts | 6.8% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 69.5%±3.3 pts | 66.3% | – |
| Mobile homes | 20.4%±3.2 pts | 7.8% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.0%±0.6 pts | 2.7% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 4.7%±1.4 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 Stephens County building?
Builders took permits for 36 new housing units across Stephens County in 2025 (36 single-family), 1.3 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 Stephens County get to work?
80.6% of Stephens County's workers drive alone and 7.8% work from home. The average trip to work takes 23.8 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 5.4%.
| Measure | Stephens County | Georgia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 57.0%±2.2 pts | 63.8% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 5.4%±1.4 pts | 5.1% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 80.6%±3.3 pts | 70.9% | – |
| Carpooled | 8.3%±2.3 pts | 8.9% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Walked | 2.7%±1.3 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Worked from home | 7.8%±2.1 pts | 15.9% | +3.2 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 23.8 min±2.2 | 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 Stephens County's census tracts?
Stephens County is divided into 8 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $30,035 (Tract 9701.01) to $85,304 (Tract 9704.01).
| Tract 9701.0113257970101 | 3,494±491 | $30,035 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9701.0213257970102 | 4,456±630 | $70,061 |
| Tract 9702.0113257970201 | 1,651±284 | $55,714 |
| Tract 9702.0213257970202 | 3,376±416 | $42,342 |
| Tract 9703.0113257970301 | 3,819±580 | $44,561 |
| Tract 9703.0213257970302 | 3,747±701 | $65,319 |
| Tract 9704.0113257970401 | 3,411±420 | $85,304 |
| Tract 9704.0213257970402 | 3,058±552 | $52,320 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Stephens County compare with Georgia's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 71st of 159 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 70th of 159 |
| Residents per square mile | 43rd of 159 |
| Median household income | 95th of 159 |
| Median home value | 78th of 159 |
| Median gross rent | 97th of 157 |
| Poverty rate | 95th of 159 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 113th of 159 |
| Median age | 63rd 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
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Stephens 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.