Appling County, Georgia
As of the census of 2000, there were 17419 people, 6606 households, and 4856 families residing in the county. The population density was 34.3 people per square mile (13.24/kmē), it is Georgia's 47th least densely populated county. There were 7854 housing units at an average density of 15.4 per square mile (5.95/kmē). It has an average household size was 2.6 persons, and the average family size was 3.04 persons. In the county the population was distributed as follows: 27.1% under the age of 18, 9% from 18 to 24, 28.5% from 25 to 44, 23.5% from 45 to 64, and 11.8% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 97.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.3 males. Its population was estimated at 18038 in July 2008, The racial or ethnic makeup of the county was 14363 White, 3419 Black or African American, 47 American Indian, 81 Asian, 3 Native Hawaiian, and 125 from two or more races.
The median income for a household in the county was $30266, making its Georgia's 97th highest county by median household income. The median income for a family in the county was $34890, making it the 51st poorest county by median family income among the Georgia. The per capita income for the county was $15044, it is the 100th wealthiest county in terms of per capita income.
In 2000, 4329 pupils and students, of which 2077 are male and 2252 are female, 24.85% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, total enrollment of student are in, 320 nursery or pri school, 291 kindergarten, 2128 elementary school, 1196 high school and 394 College graduate school.
| Rank | City | County | Total Area mi2 | Land Area mi2 | Water Area mi2 | Population | Density mi2 | Per capita Income | House hold Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Baxley City | Appling County | 7.15 | 7.15 | 0 | 4150 | 580.7 | 14321 | 24441 |
| 2 | Graham City | Appling County | 1.75 | 1.75 | 0 | 312 | 178.5 | 14270 | 28438 |
| 3 | Surrency Town | Appling County | 0.78 | 0.78 | 0 | 237 | 305.5 | 14794 | 30750 |
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 17419 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 17419 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 17405 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 17454 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 17510 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 17726 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 17727 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 17715 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 17659 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 17902 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 18038 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 171 | 149 | 320 |
| Kindergarten | 160 | 131 | 291 |
| Elementary school | 1026 | 1102 | 2128 |
| High school | 645 | 551 | 1196 |
| College or graduate school | 75 | 319 | 394 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Appling County, Georgia | $30266 | $34890 | $15044 |
| Georgia, United States | $42433 | $49280 | $21154 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |