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Elberton, GA


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Elberton, Georgia

Elberton, Georgia, in Elbert county, is 31 miles E of Athens, Georgia (center to center) and 90 miles E of Atlanta, Georgia. There are 4,743 residents in the city.

The People and Families of Elberton

In Elberton, about 43% of adults are married. People in Elberton are less likely to be married than people elsewhere.

Women are better represented than men in the city.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Elberton had a median family income of $31,154.

Political Inclinations

Elberton folks tended to give their money ($1,700) to George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race. More campaign money flowed to the Democratic party than to competing parties.

Elberton Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Elberton that were owner-occupied was 57%. Cheap apartment rents is one thing the city has going for it.

Commuting

In Elberton, 92% of commuters drive to work. One of the nice things about Elberton is its reasonable commuting times.

High Points

Elberton strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Georgia):

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)
Top 2%trophyElberton Short Commute Times
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%Elberton Racial Diversity
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 13%Elberton Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Elberton, GA

Comparing Elberton to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Georgia (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Racial Diversity107
Female Share of the Population108
Senior Citizens79
Children Under 5 Years Old53
Age of the Population58
Well-Paid Single Men24
Male Share of the Population23

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size42
Portion of People Married13

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults78
Median Family Income24
People in Middle Class or Better23
People Above Poverty24

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times1010
Walking and Biking to Work66
Working at Home57
Public Transportation Use54

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents99
Affordability of Property Taxes88
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals87
People Living Alone89
Seasonal and Vacation Housing57
Housing Recently Built41

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime12
Low Violent Crime11

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