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Poulan, GA
City in Worth County, Georgia.
Population
681
Land area
1.7sq mi
People per sq mi
407
ZIP codes
0
Poulan and its ZIP codes
Poulan at a glance
- Poulan is about 2.1 times as dense as Georgia as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $58,333 a year, 25% less than the Georgia figure of $77,353.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $80,900 (73% below Georgia) and median rent is $906 a month.
Local data for Poulan, GA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Poulan, GA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$58,333
Poverty rate
20.9%
Median home value
$80,900
Median rent
$906/mo
Homeownership
70.7%
Bachelor's or higher
11.0%
Median age
40.6
Average commute
26.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (53), German Americans (14), Scottish Americans (10).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Worth County. PPP loans are for Poulan.
Unemployment rate
3.9%
Sep 2026, +0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$42,720
3,101 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$44,806
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$145M
FY 2026, $6,969 per person
How people get to work
Poulan, GA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone70.5%
- Carpooled13.7%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.7%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other7.2%
- Worked from home7.9%
Average one-way commute: 26.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Poulan, GA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
437
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
53
0.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
91° / 36°F
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Poulan, GA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.2%
U.S. 33.3% +6.9 pts
Diabetes
17.6%
U.S. 12.1% +5.5 pts
Smoking
21.3%
U.S. 12.8% +8.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
14.8%
U.S. 11.1% +3.7 pts
Cities near Poulan
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| SumnerTown | 2.9 mi | 1.8 |
| SylvesterCity | 3.1 mi | 6.6 |
| Ty TyCity | 8.7 mi | 0.8 |
| SycamoreCity | 14 mi | 1 |
| DoerunCity | 15 mi | 1.3 |
| AshburnCity | 16 mi | 4.7 |
| PhillipsburgCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 0.3 |
| OmegaCity | 17 mi | 1.8 |
| TiftonCity | 17 mi | 13 |
| UnionvilleCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 0.8 |
| Norman ParkCity | 18 mi | 3.1 |
| PutneyCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 22 |
| AlbanyCity | 22 mi | 55.1 |
| ArabiTown | 22 mi | 6.3 |
| Sale CityCity | 22 mi | 1.8 |
| FunstonCity | 23 mi | 1.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Poulan, GA in?
- Poulan is in Worth County, Georgia.
- What is the population of Poulan, GA?
- About 681 people live in Poulan, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Poulan?
- Nearby places include Sumner (2.9 mi), Sylvester (3.1 mi), Ty Ty (8.7 mi), Sycamore (14 mi), Doerun (15 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023