Effingham County Summary

Life in Effingham County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Effingham County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Effingham County:

  • The population in Effingham County is 65,314.

  • The median home value in Effingham County is $305,745.

  • The median income in Effingham County is $79,474.

  • The median rent in Effingham County is $1,098.

  • The unemployment rate in Effingham County is 5.3%.

  • The poverty rate in Effingham County is 6.6%.

  • The average high in Effingham County is 81.6° and there are 114.8 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Effingham County

List Of Cities & Towns in Effingham County

Springfield, GA Population 2,753

Guyton, GA Population 2,405

Rincon, GA Population 0

Map Of Effingham County

Effingham County, GA Weather

  • The average high in Effingham County is 81.6°.

  • There are 85.24 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 114.8 inches of rain each year with 0.1 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 5:23 hours of sun each day in Effingham County.

StatEffingham County
Mean High81.6
Nice Days85.24
Rainfall114.8
Snowfall0.1
Sunny_hours5:23
81.6°
Average High
114.8
Inches of Rain

Effingham County Photos

Guyton Historic Districtc Gac Us
Source: Wikipedia User bubba73 | CC BY-SA 3.0

Effingham County Demographics

Population over time in Effingham County

The current population in Effingham County is 65,314. The population has increased 4.9% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 63,448 1.9%
2021 62,241 2.9%
2020 60,477 -

Gender in Effingham County

  • Effingham County is 50.4% female with 32,932 female residents.

  • Effingham County is 49.6% male with 32,382 male residents.

Female
50.4% (32,932)
Male
49.6% (32,382)
Gender Effingham County GA USA
Female 50.4% 51.1% 50.4%
Male 49.6% 48.9% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Effingham County

Effingham County is:

  • 75.5% White with 49,286 White residents.

  • 13.6% African American with 8,912 African American residents.

  • 0.1% American Indian with 59 American Indian residents.

  • 0.6% Asian with 423 Asian residents.

  • 0.2% Hawaiian with 109 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.3% Other with 213 Other residents.

  • 4.2% Two Or More with 2,715 Two Or More residents.

  • 5.5% Hispanic with 3,597 Hispanic residents.

White
75.5% (49,286)
African American
13.6% (8,912)
American Indian
0.1% (59)
Asian
0.6% (423)
Hawaiian
0.2% (109)
Other
0.3% (213)
Two Or More
4.2% (2,715)
Hispanic
5.5% (3,597)

Table: Effingham County By Race

Race Effingham County GA USA
White 75.5% 50.8% 58.9%
African American 13.6% 31.1% 12.1%
American Indian 0.1% 0.1% 0.6%
Asian 0.6% 4.3% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.2% 0.1% 0.2%
Other 0.3% 0.5% 0.4%
Two Or More 4.2% 3.1% 3.5%
Hispanic 5.5% 10.1% 18.7%

Household Income For Effingham County, Georgia

  • 3.8% of households in Effingham County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 2.5% of households in Effingham County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 5.1% of households in Effingham County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 7.5% of households in Effingham County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 9.4% of households in Effingham County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 18.6% of households in Effingham County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 15.0% of households in Effingham County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 21.1% of households in Effingham County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 9.3% of households in Effingham County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 7.7% of households in Effingham County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
3.8% (2,455)
$10,000 to $14,999
2.5% (1,660)
$15,000 to $24,999
5.1% (3,331)
$25,000 to $34,999
7.5% (4,885)
$35,000 to $49,999
9.4% (6,139)
$50,000 to $74,999
18.6% (12,126)
$75,000 to $99,999
15.0% (9,785)
$100,000 to $149,999
21.1% (13,781)
$150,000 to $199,999
9.3% (6,102)
$200,000 or more
7.7% (5,045)
Income Effingham County GA USA
Less than $10,000 3.8% 5.4% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 2.5% 3.8% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 5.1% 7.5% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 7.5% 7.9% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 9.4% 11.2% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 18.6% 16.6% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 15.0% 13.1% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 21.1% 16.6% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 9.3% 8.1% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 7.7% 10.0% 11.4%

Highest level of educational attainment in Effingham County for adults over 25

  • 2.0% of adults in Effingham County completed < 9th grade.

  • 8.0% of adults in Effingham County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 34.0% of adults in Effingham County completed high school / ged.

  • 22.0% of adults in Effingham County completed some college.

  • 9.0% of adults in Effingham County completed associate's degree.

  • 18.0% of adults in Effingham County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 5.0% of adults in Effingham County completed master's degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Effingham County completed professional degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Effingham County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
2% (1,306)
9-12th Grade
8% (5,225)
High School / GED
34% (22,206)
Some College
22% (14,369)
Associate's Degree
9% (5,878)
Bachelor's Degree
18% (11,756)
Master's Degree
5% (3,265)
Professional Degree
1% (653)
Doctorate Degree
1% (653)
Education Effingham County GA USA
< 9th Grade 2% 4% 3%
9-12th Grade 8% 7% 6%
High School / GED 34% 27% 26%
Some College 22% 20% 20%
Associate's Degree 9% 8% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 18% 20% 21%
Master's Degree 5% 9% 10%
Professional Degree 1% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 1% 2% 2%

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