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Swainsboro, GA


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Swainsboro, Georgia

Swainsboro, Georgia, in Emanuel county, is 63 miles S of Augusta, Georgia (center to center) and 143 miles SE of Atlanta, Georgia. The city is home to some 6,943 residents.

The People and Families of Swainsboro

In Swainsboro, about 42% of adults are married. Got kids? Want 'em? You might feel you need them to fit in properly in this city. The city somehow seems full of possibilities, with its large single population.

There are more females than males in Swainsboro than is typical.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Swainsboro had a median family income of $26,789.

Political Inclinations

George W. Bush was the top money-getter ($4,050) among 2004 Presidential candidates in Swainsboro. The Republican party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in the city.

Swainsboro Housing

According to the 2000 census, 55% of the housing in Swainsboro was owner-occupied. It's possible to find inexpensive apartments in the city.

Commuting

In Swainsboro, 91% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophySwainsboro Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 9%Swainsboro Affordability of Property Taxes
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)
Top 12%Swainsboro Short Commute Times

Comparative Profile of Swainsboro, GA

Comparing Swainsboro 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
Female Share of the Population109
Children Under 5 Years Old98
Racial Diversity97
Senior Citizens77
Age of the Population46
Male Share of the Population12
Well-Paid Single Men11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size65
Portion of People Married24

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults26
People in Middle Class or Better12
People Above Poverty12
Median Family Income12

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times89
Public Transportation Use78
Working at Home67
Walking and Biking to Work23

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents1010
Affordability of Property Taxes108
Seasonal and Vacation Housing87
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals89
People Living Alone66
Housing Recently Built63

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