Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Bainbridge, GA Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

14,404

Median Agei

38.8

Race & Ethnicityi

Black

58.7%8,453

White

32.2%4,634

Hispanic/Latino

5.6%808

Two or More

2.3%336

Asian

1.2%166

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%7

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

4.1%382

High School Diploma

23.3%2,173

Some College (<1 yr)

4.8%448

Some College (1+ yr)

15.3%1,425

Associate's Degree

15.3%1,423

Bachelor's Degree

10.2%953

Master's Degree

6%562

Professional Degree

1.9%173

Doctorate

0.5%51

HS or Higher

81.5%

BA or Higher

18.7%

Graduate+

8.4%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$174,700

Median Renti

$791

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

55.7%3,110

Renter-Occupied

44.3%2,472

Total Units

6,832

Homeownership

55.7%

Vacancy Rate

18.3%

Home Values

Under $50K

6.7%208

$50K–$100K

15.9%495

$100K–$150K

18.5%574

$150K–$200K

15.3%475

$200K–$300K

26.9%836

$300K–$500K

9.1%282

$500K–$1M

6.8%211

$1M+

0.9%29

Rent Distribution

Under $500

262

$500–$750

619

$750–$1,000

696

$1,000–$1,250

329

$1,250–$1,500

207

$1,500–$2,000

$2,000+

Year Built

2020 or later

0.7%46

2010–2019

9.6%657

2000–2009

16.7%1,141

1990–1999

13.4%916

1980–1989

13.3%910

1970–1979

11.2%766

1960–1969

10%684

1950–1959

6.8%465

1940–1949

3.7%255

1939 or earlier

14.5%992

Heating Fuel

Electricity

89.3%4,986

Utility Gas

8.7%484

Other

1.1%63

Bottled/LP Gas

0.4%25

Wood

0.3%16

No Fuel

0.1%8

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$45,422

Mean Household Incomei

$71,870

Per Capita Incomei

$29,085

Poverty Ratei

22.8%

Unemploymenti

9.8%

Labor Forcei

5,289

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

13.5%755

$10K–$15K

6.1%339

$15K–$20K

7.3%408

$20K–$25K

2.4%136

$25K–$30K

4.6%254

$30K–$35K

8.7%486

$35K–$40K

2.7%150

$40K–$45K

4.5%250

$45K–$50K

3.7%209

$50K–$60K

5.2%288

$60K–$75K

7.6%426

$75K–$100K

9.1%506

$100K–$125K

9.5%532

$125K–$150K

5.5%306

$150K–$200K

4%221

$200K+

5.7%316

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

477

Residentsi

742

Avg. Tenant Renti

$288/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

2 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing283 homes65% occupied$303/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers7 homes

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 8172 homes80% occupied$260/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

811/PRAC14 homes95% occupied$319/mo rent

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $45,422/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $14K/yr

79.1%

Very low income$14K–$23K/yr

16.5%

Low income$23K–$36K/yr

3.8%

Moderate / aboveOver $36K/yr

0.6%

Who Receives This Housing

83.1% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

83.3% of subsidized households are minority

14.7% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

22.3% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

5794%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

284

Guatemala

137

India

Philippines

United Kingdom

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

4,671

Avg. Commutei

20 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

4,773

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

644(5.9% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

85.8%Insured

14.2%Uninsured

Bainbridge, GA Population, Income & Demographics 2026