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Appling, GA
Census-designated place in Columbia County, Georgia.
Population
702
Land area
8.8sq mi
People per sq mi
80
ZIP codes
0
Appling and its ZIP codes
Appling at a glance
- Appling is 58% less dense than Georgia as a whole.
- The median household income is $88,309, 14% above the Georgia median of $77,353.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $299,300.
Local data for Appling, GA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Appling, GA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$88,309
Poverty rate
0.7%
Median home value
$299,300
Homeownership
92.4%
Bachelor's or higher
48.8%
Median age
37.9
Average commute
32.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (49), Scottish Americans (17), German Americans (8).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Columbia County. PPP loans are for Appling.
Unemployment rate
3.3%
Aug 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$50,778
42,806 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$63,204
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.31B
FY 2026, $8,380 per person
How people get to work
Appling, GA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone96.2%
- Carpooled3.8%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home0.0%
Average one-way commute: 32.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Appling, GA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: tornado
Storm events since 1996
380
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
515
0.9% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
92° / 32°F
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Appling, GA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
32.3%
U.S. 33.3% -1.0 pts
Diabetes
11.5%
U.S. 12.1% -0.6 pts
Smoking
13.1%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
8.8%
U.S. 11.1% -2.3 pts
Cities near Appling
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| HarlemCity | 8.8 mi | 6.6 |
| GrovetownCity | 10 mi | 5.3 |
| DearingTown | 11 mi | 0.8 |
| Clarks Hill, SCCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 3.2 |
| EvansCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 25.3 |
| ThomsonCity | 12 mi | 4.8 |
| Modoc, SCCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 4 |
| MartinezCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 14.5 |
| Parksville, SCTown | 17 mi | 0.7 |
| Augusta | 18 mi | 302.3 |
| LincolntonCity | 19 mi | 3.5 |
| BlytheCity | 19 mi | 2.9 |
| CamakTown | 20 mi | 0.8 |
| Plum Branch, SCTown | 20 mi | 0.7 |
| North Augusta, SCCity | 21 mi | 21.4 |
| Belvedere, SCCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 3.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Appling, GA in?
- Appling is in Columbia County, Georgia.
- What is the population of Appling, GA?
- About 702 people live in Appling, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Appling?
- Nearby places include Harlem (8.8 mi), Grovetown (10 mi), Dearing (11 mi), Clarks Hill, SC (11 mi), Evans (12 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023