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Elberton, GA
City in Elbert County, Georgia.
Population
4,720
Land area
4.8sq mi
People per sq mi
981
ZIP codes
0
Elberton and its ZIP codes
Elberton at a glance
- Elberton is about 5.2 times as dense as Georgia as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $50,059 a year, 35% less than the Georgia figure of $77,353.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $114,900 (62% below Georgia) and median rent is $916 a month.
Local data for Elberton, GA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Elberton, GA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$50,059
Poverty rate
25.7%
Median home value
$114,900
Median rent
$916/mo
Homeownership
50.7%
Bachelor's or higher
17.6%
Median age
39.8
Average commute
23.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (451), Mexican Americans (364), German Americans (201).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Elbert County. PPP loans are for Elberton.
Unemployment rate
3.9%
Sep 2026, +0.6 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
How people get to work
Elberton, GA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone81.5%
- Carpooled12.6%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.6%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home5.3%
Average one-way commute: 23.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Elberton, GA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
301
Countywide, mostly 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 zone3 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Elberton, GA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.4%
U.S. 33.3% +8.1 pts
Diabetes
19.3%
U.S. 12.1% +7.2 pts
Smoking
19.5%
U.S. 12.8% +6.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
16.2%
U.S. 11.1% +5.1 pts
Cities near Elberton
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Dewy RoseCensus-designated place | 6.1 mi | 1.7 |
| CarltonCity | 11 mi | 1 |
| BowmanCity | 12 mi | 3.1 |
| Lowndesville, SCTown | 15 mi | 0.8 |
| ComerCity | 15 mi | 3.2 |
| Eagle GroveCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 1.7 |
| Calhoun Falls, SCTown | 15 mi | 3.4 |
| HartwellCity | 18 mi | 5.5 |
| TignallTown | 18 mi | 2.8 |
| Iva, SCTown | 18 mi | 1.1 |
| RoystonCity | 19 mi | 3.3 |
| Lake Secession, SCCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 5.8 |
| Franklin SpringsCity | 20 mi | 2.2 |
| DanielsvilleCity | 20 mi | 1.6 |
| ColbertCity | 20 mi | 1 |
| Starr, SCTown | 21 mi | 1.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Elberton, GA in?
- Elberton is in Elbert County, Georgia.
- What is the population of Elberton, GA?
- About 4,720 people live in Elberton, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Elberton?
- Nearby places include Dewy Rose (6.1 mi), Carlton (11 mi), Bowman (12 mi), Lowndesville, SC (15 mi), Comer (15 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023