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33%
Income/capita NAT. AVG.
42%
Household income NAT. AVG.
11%
Unemployment NAT. AVG.
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IndexElbertonGeorgiaNational
Income per capita$20,046$26,678$29,829
Median household income$32,037$51,037$55,322
Median income owner occupied$53,966$65,914$70,586
Median income renter occupied$17,761$32,100$35,192
Median earnings male$32,287$34,871$36,919
Median earnings female$23,820$25,493$26,250
Unemployment rate5.2%5.3%4.7%
Poverty level40.9%17.8%15.1%
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Key findings

  • The income per capita in Elberton is 33% lower than the national average
  • The median household income in Elberton is 42% lower than the national average
  • Male median earnings are 41% higher than female median earnings
  • The unemployment rate in Elberton is 11% higher than the national average
  • The poverty level in Elberton is 171% higher than the national average

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      $21,355 $32,037 $64,074
      City
      $34,021 $51,037 $102,074
      State
      $36,877 $55,322 $110,644
      Nation
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      Elberton median earnings by income bracket

      Elberton employment by industry

      Labour TypeMaleFemale
      Construction industry7.7%7.7%
      Manufacturing sector30.1%30.1%
      Financial & insurance services0.0%0.0%
      Wholesale & retail services17.8%17.8%
      Public administration7.9%7.9%
      Transportation, warehousing & utilities3.8%3.8%
      Education, health & social services12.4%12.4%
      Other19.5%19.5%

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      Elberton, GA4,342$32,03742.1%

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      Source: The Elberton, GA employment data displayed above is derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).