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Experiment, GA

Census-designated place in Spalding County, Georgia.

Population

3,387

Land area

3sq mi

People per sq mi

1,139

ZIP codes

0

Experiment and its ZIP codes

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Experiment at a glance

  • Experiment is about 6 times as dense as Georgia as a whole.
  • Households here earn a median of $33,333 a year, 57% less than the Georgia figure of $77,353.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $137,500 (55% below Georgia) and median rent is $935 a month.

Local data for Experiment, GA

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Experiment, GA, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$33,333

Poverty rate

33.7%

Median home value

$137,500

Median rent

$935/mo

Homeownership

37.2%

Bachelor's or higher

5.8%

Median age

31.1

Average commute

20.6 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (231), German Americans (22), Italian Americans (13).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Spalding County. PPP loans are for Experiment.

Details

Unemployment rate

3.9%

Aug 2026, -0.2 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$51,770

23,534 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$47,149

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$471M

FY 2026, $7,001 per person

Spalding County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Experiment, GA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone84.4%
  • Carpooled7.7%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked0.3%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other4.8%
  • Worked from home2.9%

Average one-way commute: 20.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Experiment, GA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Very Low

Top: strong wind

Storm events since 1996

381

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

93

0.3% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

90° / 34°F

54.2 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Experiment, GA, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

47.4%

U.S. 33.3% +14.1 pts

Diabetes

21.2%

U.S. 12.1% +9.1 pts

Smoking

24.6%

U.S. 12.8% +11.8 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

21.0%

U.S. 11.1% +9.9 pts

Cities near Experiment

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
GriffinCity2.3 mi14
East GriffinCensus-designated place3.2 mi1.4
Sunny SideCensus-designated place4.7 mi1.4
Heron BayCensus-designated place6.5 mi4.5
Orchard HillTown7.1 mi0.4
HamptonCity7.1 mi11
WilliamsonCity8.3 mi1.3
WoolseyTown10 mi0.8
Locust GroveCity11 mi12.3
BrooksTown11 mi4.3
LovejoyCity12 mi2.9
MilnerCity12 mi2.1
BonanzaCensus-designated place13 mi1
ZebulonCity13 mi4.7
McDonoughCity14 mi13.4
JenkinsburgCity14 mi1.3

Frequently asked questions

What county is Experiment, GA in?
Experiment is in Spalding County, Georgia.
What is the population of Experiment, GA?
About 3,387 people live in Experiment, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Experiment?
Nearby places include Griffin (2.3 mi), East Griffin (3.2 mi), Sunny Side (4.7 mi), Heron Bay (6.5 mi), Orchard Hill (7.1 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023