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Elbert County, GA
3 cities and towns and 3 ZIP codes in Elbert County, Georgia.
Population
19,849
Land area
351sq mi
People per sq mi
57
ZIP codes
3
Cities and towns in Elbert County
Elbert County at a glance
- Elbert County is 70% less dense than Georgia as a whole.
- The median household income is $58,450, 24% below the Georgia median of $77,353.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $142,000 (53% below Georgia) and median rent is $844 a month.
- Its largest cities are Elberton (4,720), Bowman (804) and Dewy Rose (131).
Local data for Elbert County, GA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Elbert County, GA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$58,450
Poverty rate
18.0%
Median home value
$142,000
Prices +3.2% in a year
Median rent
$844/mo
Homeownership
70.9%
Bachelor's or higher
16.3%
Median age
43.2
Average commute
24.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (1,853), German Americans (1,048), Mexican Americans (585).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
3.6%
Aug 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$47,257
5,943 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$46,829
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$164M
FY 2026, $8,354 per person
PPP loans
$33.73M
733 loans, 4,125 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$45.81K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Elbert County, GA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone81.5%
- Carpooled8.9%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.8%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.6%
- Worked from home7.1%
Average one-way commute: 24.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Elbert County, GA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
301
Most often thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
6
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
89° / 30°F
49.4 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone5 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Elbert County, GA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.2%
U.S. 33.3% +4.9 pts
Diabetes
16.6%
U.S. 12.1% +4.5 pts
Smoking
17.8%
U.S. 12.8% +5.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
14.5%
U.S. 11.1% +3.4 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Elbert County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Elbert County, GA?
- Elberton is the largest city or town in Elbert County, with about 4,720 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Elbert County?
- Elbert County includes 3 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 30624, 30634, 30635.
- What is the population of Elbert County, GA?
- About 19,849 people live in Elbert County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Elbert County?
- Elbert County borders Anderson County, SC, Madison County, Hart County, Abbeville County, SC, Oglethorpe County, McCormick County, SC, Wilkes County, Lincoln County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023