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Emanuel County, GA
10 cities and towns and 5 ZIP codes in Emanuel County, Georgia.
Population
23,026
Land area
681sq mi
People per sq mi
34
ZIP codes
5
Cities and towns in Emanuel County
Emanuel County at a glance
- Emanuel County is 82% less dense than Georgia as a whole.
- The median household income is $52,772, 32% below the Georgia median of $77,353.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $94,700 (69% below Georgia) and median rent is $783 a month.
- Its largest cities are Swainsboro (7,571), Twin City (2,075) and Stillmore (715).
Local data for Emanuel County, GA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Emanuel County, GA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$52,772
Poverty rate
25.7%
Median home value
$94,700
Prices +6.7% in a year
Median rent
$783/mo
Homeownership
60.8%
Bachelor's or higher
13.5%
Median age
38.3
Average commute
28.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (1,972), Mexican Americans (888), German Americans (778).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
4.0%
Sep 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$46,845
7,229 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$43,838
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$228M
FY 2026, $10,032 per person
PPP loans
$37.3M
1,035 loans, 4,601 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$44.7K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Emanuel County, GA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone80.0%
- Carpooled9.2%
- Public transit0.2%
- Walked1.9%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.3%
- Worked from home6.4%
Average one-way commute: 28.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Emanuel County, GA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
249
Most often thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
19
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
93° / 35°F
49.0 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone5 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Emanuel County, GA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
42.7%
U.S. 33.3% +9.4 pts
Diabetes
16.4%
U.S. 12.1% +4.3 pts
Smoking
20.3%
U.S. 12.8% +7.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
16.7%
U.S. 11.1% +5.6 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Emanuel County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Emanuel County, GA?
- Swainsboro is the largest city or town in Emanuel County, with about 7,571 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Emanuel County?
- Emanuel County includes 5 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 30401, 30441, 30448, 30464, 30471.
- What is the population of Emanuel County, GA?
- About 23,026 people live in Emanuel County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Emanuel County?
- Emanuel County borders Bulloch County, Laurens County, Toombs County, Burke County, Tattnall County, Jefferson County, Candler County, Johnson County, Jenkins County, Treutlen County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023