Statesboro, GA Population Statistics: Density Map Data
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Area Snapshot Statistics
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
Population
| Metric | Statesboro | Georgia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 22,536 | 10,915,984 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 1470.8 | 183.6 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 3.42% | 1.00% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 21.0 | 38.8 | 37.1 |
| Households | 7,210 | 4,007,777 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Statesboro grew by 41.5% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 22,135 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Statesboro has a the economy index of F, which means it scores poorly in the economy.
| Metric | Statesboro | Georgia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $43,766 | $74,683 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 8.34% | 5.54% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 11.3% | 5.1% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Statesboro is about 41% lower than in Georgia.
Housing
| Metric | Statesboro | Georgia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $137,054 | $238,631 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $947 | $1,306 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 19.1% | 65.4% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Statesboro is about 12.1 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $947 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Statesboro spend about 26 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 107 hours, about 4.5 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Statesboro | Georgia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 12.9 | 23.6 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 25.8 | 47.3 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 107 | 197 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $3,332 | $6,106 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 10.0% | 14.2% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 4,723 | 11,986 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 2,946 | 1,447 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in Statesboro is 13 minutes, shorter than the 24 minutes in Georgia.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Statesboro has a education index of D, which means it is barely educated.
| Metric | Statesboro | Georgia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 14.5% | 30.7% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.36 | 2.64 | 2.54 |
Health
Statesboro has a health index of C, which means it is somewhat healthy.
| Metric | Statesboro | Georgia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 71.1 | 75.8 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 17.6% | 20.0% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 18.5% | 22.0% | 19.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Statesboro, Georgia.
What is the population of Statesboro, Georgia?
The population of Statesboro, Georgia is 22,536, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Statesboro, Georgia?
The population density of Statesboro, Georgia is 1470.8 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Statesboro, Georgia?
The median household income in Statesboro, Georgia is $43,766, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Statesboro, Georgia?
The median home price in Statesboro, Georgia is $137,054, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Statesboro, Georgia?
The unemployment rate in Statesboro, Georgia is 11.3%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.