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Echols County, GA
1 city or town and 3 ZIP codes in Echols County, Georgia.
Population
3,709
Land area
420sq mi
People per sq mi
9
ZIP codes
3
Cities and towns in Echols County
Echols County at a glance
- Echols County is 95% less dense than Georgia as a whole.
- The median household income is $59,489, 23% below the Georgia median of $77,353.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $124,100 (59% below Georgia) and median rent is $1,017 a month.
Local data for Echols County, GA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Echols County, GA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$59,489
Poverty rate
14.2%
Median home value
$124,100
Median rent
$1,017/mo
Homeownership
75.9%
Bachelor's or higher
15.7%
Median age
30.5
Average commute
29.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (591), Irish Americans (255), Chinese Americans (224).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
2.8%
Sep 2026, +0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$51,254
603 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$36,076
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$26.8M
FY 2026, $7,240 per person
PPP loans
$11.6M
256 loans, 2,183 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$18K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Echols County, GA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone80.4%
- Carpooled12.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked6.6%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home1.0%
Average one-way commute: 29.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Echols County, GA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
109
Most often thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
2
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
90° / 38°F
52.6 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Echols County, GA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.3%
U.S. 33.3% +5.0 pts
Diabetes
13.6%
U.S. 12.1% +1.5 pts
Smoking
16.3%
U.S. 12.8% +3.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
19.4%
U.S. 11.1% +8.3 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Echols County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Echols County, GA?
- Echols County is the largest city or town in Echols County, with about 3,709 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Echols County?
- Echols County includes 3 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 31631, 31636, 31648.
- What is the population of Echols County, GA?
- About 3,709 people live in Echols County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Echols County?
- Echols County borders Lowndes County, Columbia County, FL, Hamilton County, FL, Lanier County, Clinch County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023