State Cancer Profiles

Interpretation of Demographics Data

Demographic Data Report for Georgia by County
Poverty: Persons below 150% of poverty
All Ages, All Races (includes Hispanic), Both Sexes
2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Data
Sorted by Count

United States

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : N/A
• Value (Percent) : The value is 20.2 percent.
• People (<150% Of Poverty) : The number of people (<150% of poverty) is 65,652,285.
• Rank within US : N/A

Georgia

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : N/A
• Value (Percent) : The value is 22.1 percent.
• People (<150% Of Poverty) : The number of people (<150% of poverty) is 2,337,691.
• Rank within US : This state is ranked 40 of 52

Fulton County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 19.7 percent.
• People (<150% Of Poverty) : The number of people (<150% of poverty) is 204,000.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1073 of 3143

Gwinnett County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 18.8 percent.
• People (<150% Of Poverty) : The number of people (<150% of poverty) is 179,989.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 938 of 3143

DeKalb County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 22.0 percent.
• People (<150% Of Poverty) : The number of people (<150% of poverty) is 165,220.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1435 of 3143

Cobb County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 14.7 percent.
• People (<150% Of Poverty) : The number of people (<150% of poverty) is 111,087.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 373 of 3143

Clayton County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 30.3 percent.
• People (<150% Of Poverty) : The number of people (<150% of poverty) is 89,275.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2527 of 3143

Chatham County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 23.6 percent.
• People (<150% Of Poverty) : The number of people (<150% of poverty) is 67,466.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1710 of 3143

Richmond County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 31.3 percent.
• People (<150% Of Poverty) : The number of people (<150% of poverty) is 61,335.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2593 of 3143

Muscogee County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 29.1 percent.
• People (<150% Of Poverty) : The number of people (<150% of poverty) is 57,944.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2409 of 3143

Bibb County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 35.3 percent.
• People (<150% Of Poverty) : The number of people (<150% of poverty) is 53,093.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2867 of 3143

Clarke County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 36.3 percent.
• People (<150% Of Poverty) : The number of people (<150% of poverty) is 43,197.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2912 of 3143

Hall County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 20.8 percent.
• People (<150% Of Poverty) : The number of people (<150% of poverty) is 42,828.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1242 of 3143

Henry County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 16.1 percent.
• People (<150% Of Poverty) : The number of people (<150% of poverty) is 39,364.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 551 of 3143

Lowndes County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 30.3 percent.
• People (<150% Of Poverty) : The number of people (<150% of poverty) is 34,736.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2527 of 3143

Cherokee County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 12.1 percent.
• People (<150% Of Poverty) : The number of people (<150% of poverty) is 32,945.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 167 of 3143

Dougherty County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 39.4 percent.
• People (<150% Of Poverty) : The number of people (<150% of poverty) is 31,707.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 3009 of 3143

Houston County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 18.1 percent.
• People (<150% Of Poverty) : The number of people (<150% of poverty) is 29,864.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 834 of 3143

Carroll County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 23.9 percent.
• People (<150% Of Poverty) : The number of people (<150% of poverty) is 28,263.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1753 of 3143

Douglas County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 19.5 percent.
• People (<150% Of Poverty) : The number of people (<150% of poverty) is 28,141.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1053 of 3143

Floyd County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 27.8 percent.
• People (<150% Of Poverty) : The number of people (<150% of poverty) is 26,362.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2263 of 3143

Whitfield County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 24.3 percent.
• People (<150% Of Poverty) : The number of people (<150% of poverty) is 24,726.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1812 of 3143

Newton County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 21.2 percent.
• People (<150% Of Poverty) : The number of people (<150% of poverty) is 24,144.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1307 of 3143

Bulloch County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 32.2 percent.
• People (<150% Of Poverty) : The number of people (<150% of poverty) is 24,039.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2657 of 3143

Rockdale County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 24.7 percent.
• People (<150% Of Poverty) : The number of people (<150% of poverty) is 23,062.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1877 of 3143

Columbia County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 13.3 percent.
• People (<150% Of Poverty) : The number of people (<150% of poverty) is 21,073.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 255 of 3143

Coweta County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 14.1 percent.
• People (<150% Of Poverty) : The number of people (<150% of poverty) is 21,025.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 313 of 3143

Bartow County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 18.7 percent.
• People (<150% Of Poverty) : The number of people (<150% of poverty) is 20,559.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 927 of 3143

Paulding County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 11.8 percent.
• People (<150% Of Poverty) : The number of people (<150% of poverty) is 20,454.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 148 of 3143

Walton County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 20.6 percent.
• People (<150% Of Poverty) : The number of people (<150% of poverty) is 20,386.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1214 of 3143

Glynn County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 24.4 percent.
• People (<150% Of Poverty) : The number of people (<150% of poverty) is 20,374.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1831 of 3143

Troup County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 29.2 percent.
• People (<150% Of Poverty) : The number of people (<150% of poverty) is 19,852.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2415 of 3143

Forsyth County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 7.4 percent.
• People (<150% Of Poverty) : The number of people (<150% of poverty) is 19,271.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 14 of 3143

Spalding County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 27.7 percent.
• People (<150% Of Poverty) : The number of people (<150% of poverty) is 18,531.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2252 of 3143

Barrow County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 19.7 percent.
• People (<150% Of Poverty) : The number of people (<150% of poverty) is 16,991.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1073 of 3143

Colquitt County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 35.5 percent.
• People (<150% Of Poverty) : The number of people (<150% of poverty) is 16,114.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2875 of 3143

Walker County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 24.1 percent.
• People (<150% Of Poverty) : The number of people (<150% of poverty) is 16,055.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1777 of 3143

Laurens County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 32.6 percent.
• People (<150% Of Poverty) : The number of people (<150% of poverty) is 15,930.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2686 of 3143

Liberty County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 24.2 percent.
• People (<150% Of Poverty) : The number of people (<150% of poverty) is 15,543.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1792 of 3143

Gordon County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 26.0 percent.
• People (<150% Of Poverty) : The number of people (<150% of poverty) is 14,988.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2040 of 3143

Coffee County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 37.6 percent.
• People (<150% Of Poverty) : The number of people (<150% of poverty) is 14,837.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2959 of 3143

Jackson County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 17.1 percent.
• People (<150% Of Poverty) : The number of people (<150% of poverty) is 13,645.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 696 of 3143

Tift County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 33.4 percent.
• People (<150% Of Poverty) : The number of people (<150% of poverty) is 13,210.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2737 of 3143

Camden County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 23.4 percent.
• People (<150% Of Poverty) : The number of people (<150% of poverty) is 12,614.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1672 of 3143

Baldwin County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 32.0 percent.
• People (<150% Of Poverty) : The number of people (<150% of poverty) is 12,380.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2646 of 3143

Thomas County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 27.3 percent.
• People (<150% Of Poverty) : The number of people (<150% of poverty) is 12,346.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2196 of 3143

Catoosa County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 18.2 percent.
• People (<150% Of Poverty) : The number of people (<150% of poverty) is 12,335.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 848 of 3143

Ware County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 35.9 percent.
• People (<150% Of Poverty) : The number of people (<150% of poverty) is 12,089.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2893 of 3143

Polk County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 27.9 percent.
• People (<150% Of Poverty) : The number of people (<150% of poverty) is 11,949.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2273 of 3143

Fayette County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 9.9 percent.
• People (<150% Of Poverty) : The number of people (<150% of poverty) is 11,822.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 70 of 3143

Wayne County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 36.9 percent.
• People (<150% Of Poverty) : The number of people (<150% of poverty) is 10,558.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2933 of 3143

Effingham County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 15.8 percent.
• People (<150% Of Poverty) : The number of people (<150% of poverty) is 10,557.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 508 of 3143

Decatur County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 35.5 percent.
• People (<150% Of Poverty) : The number of people (<150% of poverty) is 9,982.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2875 of 3143

Habersham County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 22.0 percent.
• People (<150% Of Poverty) : The number of people (<150% of poverty) is 9,786.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1435 of 3143

Sumter County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 33.2 percent.
• People (<150% Of Poverty) : The number of people (<150% of poverty) is 9,092.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2723 of 3143

Madison County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 29.6 percent.
• People (<150% Of Poverty) : The number of people (<150% of poverty) is 9,034.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2459 of 3143

Murray County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 21.7 percent.
• People (<150% Of Poverty) : The number of people (<150% of poverty) is 8,633.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1383 of 3143

Toombs County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 32.2 percent.
• People (<150% Of Poverty) : The number of people (<150% of poverty) is 8,574.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2657 of 3143

Burke County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 34.4 percent.
• People (<150% Of Poverty) : The number of people (<150% of poverty) is 8,276.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2819 of 3143

Chattooga County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 35.0 percent.
• People (<150% Of Poverty) : The number of people (<150% of poverty) is 8,171.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2860 of 3143

Upson County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 30.1 percent.
• People (<150% Of Poverty) : The number of people (<150% of poverty) is 8,128.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2503 of 3143

Grady County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 31.0 percent.
• People (<150% Of Poverty) : The number of people (<150% of poverty) is 8,012.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2572 of 3143

Crisp County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 40.6 percent.
• People (<150% Of Poverty) : The number of people (<150% of poverty) is 7,910.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 3037 of 3143

Lumpkin County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 24.3 percent.
• People (<150% Of Poverty) : The number of people (<150% of poverty) is 7,599.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1812 of 3143

Emanuel County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 34.5 percent.
• People (<150% Of Poverty) : The number of people (<150% of poverty) is 7,561.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2827 of 3143

Tattnall County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 36.7 percent.
• People (<150% Of Poverty) : The number of people (<150% of poverty) is 7,198.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2925 of 3143

Franklin County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 31.2 percent.
• People (<150% Of Poverty) : The number of people (<150% of poverty) is 7,176.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2590 of 3143

Pickens County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 21.2 percent.
• People (<150% Of Poverty) : The number of people (<150% of poverty) is 7,164.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1307 of 3143

Gilmer County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 22.4 percent.
• People (<150% Of Poverty) : The number of people (<150% of poverty) is 7,107.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1497 of 3143

Stephens County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 27.5 percent.
• People (<150% Of Poverty) : The number of people (<150% of poverty) is 7,088.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2226 of 3143

Mitchell County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 35.7 percent.
• People (<150% Of Poverty) : The number of people (<150% of poverty) is 7,052.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2882 of 3143

Appling County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 38.0 percent.
• People (<150% Of Poverty) : The number of people (<150% of poverty) is 6,874.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2975 of 3143

Ben Hill County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 40.6 percent.
• People (<150% Of Poverty) : The number of people (<150% of poverty) is 6,798.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 3037 of 3143

Fannin County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 26.5 percent.
• People (<150% Of Poverty) : The number of people (<150% of poverty) is 6,760.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2099 of 3143

Haralson County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 21.6 percent.
• People (<150% Of Poverty) : The number of people (<150% of poverty) is 6,586.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1372 of 3143

Berrien County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 36.3 percent.
• People (<150% Of Poverty) : The number of people (<150% of poverty) is 6,542.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2912 of 3143

Peach County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 24.1 percent.
• People (<150% Of Poverty) : The number of people (<150% of poverty) is 6,417.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1777 of 3143

Jones County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 22.7 percent.
• People (<150% Of Poverty) : The number of people (<150% of poverty) is 6,415.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1554 of 3143

Brooks County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 39.9 percent.
• People (<150% Of Poverty) : The number of people (<150% of poverty) is 6,383.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 3027 of 3143

Putnam County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 28.7 percent.
• People (<150% Of Poverty) : The number of people (<150% of poverty) is 6,349.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2373 of 3143

Washington County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 34.9 percent.
• People (<150% Of Poverty) : The number of people (<150% of poverty) is 6,298.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2856 of 3143

Cook County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 36.9 percent.
• People (<150% Of Poverty) : The number of people (<150% of poverty) is 6,276.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2933 of 3143

Worth County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 30.9 percent.
• People (<150% Of Poverty) : The number of people (<150% of poverty) is 6,272.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2566 of 3143

McDuffie County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 29.3 percent.
• People (<150% Of Poverty) : The number of people (<150% of poverty) is 6,229.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2426 of 3143

Meriwether County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 29.3 percent.
• People (<150% Of Poverty) : The number of people (<150% of poverty) is 6,041.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2426 of 3143

Hart County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 23.5 percent.
• People (<150% Of Poverty) : The number of people (<150% of poverty) is 6,035.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1696 of 3143

Dodge County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 32.8 percent.
• People (<150% Of Poverty) : The number of people (<150% of poverty) is 5,971.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2698 of 3143

Pierce County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 29.4 percent.
• People (<150% Of Poverty) : The number of people (<150% of poverty) is 5,824.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2435 of 3143

Elbert County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 28.6 percent.
• People (<150% Of Poverty) : The number of people (<150% of poverty) is 5,526.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2357 of 3143

Jeff Davis County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 37.0 percent.
• People (<150% Of Poverty) : The number of people (<150% of poverty) is 5,465.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2937 of 3143

Butts County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 22.9 percent.
• People (<150% Of Poverty) : The number of people (<150% of poverty) is 5,376.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1586 of 3143

Bryan County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 11.5 percent.
• People (<150% Of Poverty) : The number of people (<150% of poverty) is 5,319.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 128 of 3143

Union County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 21.0 percent.
• People (<150% Of Poverty) : The number of people (<150% of poverty) is 5,267.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1268 of 3143

Brantley County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 28.5 percent.
• People (<150% Of Poverty) : The number of people (<150% of poverty) is 5,134.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2347 of 3143

Monroe County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 18.5 percent.
• People (<150% Of Poverty) : The number of people (<150% of poverty) is 5,102.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 895 of 3143

White County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 18.3 percent.
• People (<150% Of Poverty) : The number of people (<150% of poverty) is 5,091.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 862 of 3143

Lee County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 15.5 percent.
• People (<150% Of Poverty) : The number of people (<150% of poverty) is 4,974.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 475 of 3143

Jefferson County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 32.8 percent.
• People (<150% Of Poverty) : The number of people (<150% of poverty) is 4,909.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2698 of 3143

Dawson County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 16.5 percent.
• People (<150% Of Poverty) : The number of people (<150% of poverty) is 4,697.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 603 of 3143

Banks County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 24.2 percent.
• People (<150% Of Poverty) : The number of people (<150% of poverty) is 4,518.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1792 of 3143

Telfair County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 46.2 percent.
• People (<150% Of Poverty) : The number of people (<150% of poverty) is 4,509.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 3098 of 3143

Harris County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 12.6 percent.
• People (<150% Of Poverty) : The number of people (<150% of poverty) is 4,396.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 199 of 3143

Rabun County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 26.0 percent.
• People (<150% Of Poverty) : The number of people (<150% of poverty) is 4,380.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2040 of 3143

Macon County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 43.5 percent.
• People (<150% Of Poverty) : The number of people (<150% of poverty) is 4,332.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 3079 of 3143

Charlton County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 34.6 percent.
• People (<150% Of Poverty) : The number of people (<150% of poverty) is 4,140.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2835 of 3143

McIntosh County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 37.5 percent.
• People (<150% Of Poverty) : The number of people (<150% of poverty) is 4,139.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2956 of 3143

Lamar County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 22.9 percent.
• People (<150% Of Poverty) : The number of people (<150% of poverty) is 4,121.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1586 of 3143

Screven County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 30.1 percent.
• People (<150% Of Poverty) : The number of people (<150% of poverty) is 4,105.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2503 of 3143

Jasper County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 26.1 percent.
• People (<150% Of Poverty) : The number of people (<150% of poverty) is 3,962.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2051 of 3143

Long County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 22.8 percent.
• People (<150% Of Poverty) : The number of people (<150% of poverty) is 3,903.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1569 of 3143

Lanier County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 39.4 percent.
• People (<150% Of Poverty) : The number of people (<150% of poverty) is 3,875.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 3009 of 3143

Atkinson County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 43.3 percent.
• People (<150% Of Poverty) : The number of people (<150% of poverty) is 3,563.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 3075 of 3143

Early County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 33.1 percent.
• People (<150% Of Poverty) : The number of people (<150% of poverty) is 3,483.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2712 of 3143

Candler County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 32.3 percent.
• People (<150% Of Poverty) : The number of people (<150% of poverty) is 3,447.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2663 of 3143

Terrell County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 39.9 percent.
• People (<150% Of Poverty) : The number of people (<150% of poverty) is 3,433.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 3027 of 3143

Evans County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 33.7 percent.
• People (<150% Of Poverty) : The number of people (<150% of poverty) is 3,424.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2764 of 3143

Turner County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 39.5 percent.
• People (<150% Of Poverty) : The number of people (<150% of poverty) is 3,416.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 3013 of 3143

Taylor County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 43.6 percent.
• People (<150% Of Poverty) : The number of people (<150% of poverty) is 3,327.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 3080 of 3143

Bleckley County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 29.5 percent.
• People (<150% Of Poverty) : The number of people (<150% of poverty) is 3,282.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2447 of 3143

Oconee County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 7.7 percent.
• People (<150% Of Poverty) : The number of people (<150% of poverty) is 3,282.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 19 of 3143

Bacon County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 30.6 percent.
• People (<150% Of Poverty) : The number of people (<150% of poverty) is 3,257.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2548 of 3143

Greene County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 16.6 percent.
• People (<150% Of Poverty) : The number of people (<150% of poverty) is 3,224.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 615 of 3143

Randolph County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 51.4 percent.
• People (<150% Of Poverty) : The number of people (<150% of poverty) is 3,120.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 3125 of 3143

Oglethorpe County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 20.8 percent.
• People (<150% Of Poverty) : The number of people (<150% of poverty) is 3,118.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1242 of 3143

Pike County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 16.2 percent.
• People (<150% Of Poverty) : The number of people (<150% of poverty) is 3,106.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 565 of 3143

Jenkins County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 40.6 percent.
• People (<150% Of Poverty) : The number of people (<150% of poverty) is 3,045.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 3037 of 3143

Heard County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 25.9 percent.
• People (<150% Of Poverty) : The number of people (<150% of poverty) is 2,957.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2030 of 3143

Irwin County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 31.6 percent.
• People (<150% Of Poverty) : The number of people (<150% of poverty) is 2,891.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2612 of 3143

Towns County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 24.3 percent.
• People (<150% Of Poverty) : The number of people (<150% of poverty) is 2,885.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1812 of 3143

Dade County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 19.1 percent.
• People (<150% Of Poverty) : The number of people (<150% of poverty) is 2,875.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 989 of 3143

Wilkes County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 29.8 percent.
• People (<150% Of Poverty) : The number of people (<150% of poverty) is 2,812.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2477 of 3143

Pulaski County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 31.5 percent.
• People (<150% Of Poverty) : The number of people (<150% of poverty) is 2,711.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2602 of 3143

Wilkinson County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 31.0 percent.
• People (<150% Of Poverty) : The number of people (<150% of poverty) is 2,699.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2572 of 3143

Hancock County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 39.4 percent.
• People (<150% Of Poverty) : The number of people (<150% of poverty) is 2,694.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 3009 of 3143

Seminole County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 29.8 percent.
• People (<150% Of Poverty) : The number of people (<150% of poverty) is 2,675.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2477 of 3143

Dooly County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 29.2 percent.
• People (<150% Of Poverty) : The number of people (<150% of poverty) is 2,624.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2415 of 3143

Crawford County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 21.8 percent.
• People (<150% Of Poverty) : The number of people (<150% of poverty) is 2,621.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1399 of 3143

Clinch County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 39.1 percent.
• People (<150% Of Poverty) : The number of people (<150% of poverty) is 2,596.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 3002 of 3143

Johnson County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 33.6 percent.
• People (<150% Of Poverty) : The number of people (<150% of poverty) is 2,586.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2752 of 3143

Treutlen County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 41.9 percent.
• People (<150% Of Poverty) : The number of people (<150% of poverty) is 2,532.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 3060 of 3143

Morgan County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 12.0 percent.
• People (<150% Of Poverty) : The number of people (<150% of poverty) is 2,445.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 162 of 3143

Wilcox County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 34.9 percent.
• People (<150% Of Poverty) : The number of people (<150% of poverty) is 2,441.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2856 of 3143

Montgomery County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 30.5 percent.
• People (<150% Of Poverty) : The number of people (<150% of poverty) is 2,387.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2541 of 3143

Lincoln County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 30.7 percent.
• People (<150% Of Poverty) : The number of people (<150% of poverty) is 2,356.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2552 of 3143

Wheeler County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 33.9 percent.
• People (<150% Of Poverty) : The number of people (<150% of poverty) is 2,217.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2783 of 3143

Marion County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 29.7 percent.
• People (<150% Of Poverty) : The number of people (<150% of poverty) is 2,190.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2470 of 3143

Miller County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 35.0 percent.
• People (<150% Of Poverty) : The number of people (<150% of poverty) is 2,000.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2860 of 3143

Talbot County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 34.3 percent.
• People (<150% Of Poverty) : The number of people (<150% of poverty) is 1,953.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2815 of 3143

Twiggs County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 24.3 percent.
• People (<150% Of Poverty) : The number of people (<150% of poverty) is 1,889.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1812 of 3143

Chattahoochee County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 32.6 percent.
• People (<150% Of Poverty) : The number of people (<150% of poverty) is 1,555.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2686 of 3143

Warren County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 30.2 percent.
• People (<150% Of Poverty) : The number of people (<150% of poverty) is 1,540.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2512 of 3143

Stewart County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 41.7 percent.
• People (<150% Of Poverty) : The number of people (<150% of poverty) is 1,528.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 3057 of 3143

Calhoun County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 34.6 percent.
• People (<150% Of Poverty) : The number of people (<150% of poverty) is 1,321.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2835 of 3143

Baker County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 45.0 percent.
• People (<150% Of Poverty) : The number of people (<150% of poverty) is 1,274.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 3092 of 3143

Schley County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 23.3 percent.
• People (<150% Of Poverty) : The number of people (<150% of poverty) is 1,058.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1659 of 3143

Clay County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 37.8 percent.
• People (<150% Of Poverty) : The number of people (<150% of poverty) is 1,057.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2967 of 3143

Webster County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 36.8 percent.
• People (<150% Of Poverty) : The number of people (<150% of poverty) is 862.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2929 of 3143

Echols County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 21.2 percent.
• People (<150% Of Poverty) : The number of people (<150% of poverty) is 784.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1307 of 3143

Quitman County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 36.5 percent.
• People (<150% Of Poverty) : The number of people (<150% of poverty) is 764.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2917 of 3143

Glascock County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 26.0 percent.
• People (<150% Of Poverty) : The number of people (<150% of poverty) is 737.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2040 of 3143

Taliaferro County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 30.0 percent.
• People (<150% Of Poverty) : The number of people (<150% of poverty) is 520.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2496 of 3143

Notes:
Created by statecancerprofiles.cancer.gov on 07/06/2025 1:23 am.

Φ Rural-Urban Continuum Codes provided by the USDA.

Source: Demographic data provided by the Census Bureau and the American Community Survey.
For more information about Poverty: Persons below 150% of poverty, see the dictionary.

Data for United States does not include Puerto Rico.