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Hephzibah, GA

Facts, statistics and data on population, demographics, income, economy, housing and education
Last updated
Key Indicators
A quick look at key numbers

Population

3,747
Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2020-2024 5-Year Estimates

Median Age

36.4
years ∙ half population younger than 36.4, half older

Diversity Index

Low High
57.7%
chance two random people differ in race and ethnicity

Nativity

1.5%
foreign-born population
98.5%Native
1.5% Foreign-born

Geographic Context

Location, size, and surroundings

About

Hephzibah is a city within Richmond County, Georgia, United States.
Location
City in Richmond County, GA, US
Co-ordinates
DEC33.292300° N, 82.095732° W
DMS33° 17′ 32.28″ N, 82° 05′ 44.64″ W

Population Density & area

192.2/sq mi (74.2/km²)
Total Area
19.6 sq mi (50.7 km²)
Land Area
19.5 sq mi (50.5 km²) · 99.64%
Water Area
0.1 sq mi (0.2 km²) · 0.36%

Demographics & Living

Who lives here, how households are formed, and community composition

Population Composition

Key characteristics of the population

Sex Distribution

52% male
Male 52%
Female 48%
males per 100 females
Hephzibah 108.5
Richmond County 93.4
Georgia 95.2

Nativity

1.5%
foreign-born population
98.5%Native
1.5% Foreign-born
% Foreign-born
Hephzibah 1.5%
Richmond County 3.8%
Georgia 11.2%
Age Distribution
How the population is spread across age groups

Median Age

36.4
years ∙ half population younger than 36.4, half older
Hephzibah
36.4
Richmond County
35.2
Georgia
37.6

Dependency ratio

Low High
85.2
dependents per 100 working-age adults
Hephzibah 85.2
Richmond County 61.9
Georgia 61.8

AGE DISTRIBUTION

Distribution of age group
Median age
Hephzibah Richmond County Georgia
Age Group
Children (Under 18) 27.1% 22.9% 23.2%
Working age (18-64) 54% 61.8% 61.8%
Senior (65+) 18.9% 15.3% 15%
Dependency ratio
Total dependency ratio 85.2 61.9 61.8
Child dependency ratio 50.2 37.1 37.6
Old-age dependency ratio 35 24.8 24.2
Racial & Ethnic Composition
Racial and ethnic makeup and how it compares

Race & Ethnicity

White
53.5%
Black
35.7%
Asian
0%
Hispanic
1.2%
Other
9.6%
Note: White, Black, and Asian refer to individuals belonging to a single race and not of Hispanic origin. Hispanics may be of any race.

Diversity Index

Low High
57.7%
chance two random people differ in race and ethnicity
Hephzibah 57.7%
Richmond County 58.5%
Georgia 64.9%
Note: The Diversity Index (DI), based on the Blau Index, measures the probability that two randomly selected individuals differ in race and ethnicity. Values range from 0 (no diversity) to 1 (high diversity) and are shown as percentages.

RACIAL & ETHNIC COMPOSITION

Race & Ethnicity
Percentage of Hephzibah population
Hephzibah Richmond County Georgia
Hispanic or Latino 1.2% 5.8% 11%
Mexican 0% 2.2% 5.5%
Puerto Rican 0.9% 1.7% 1.2%
Cuban 0% 0.2% 0.4%
Other Hispanic / Latino 0.2% 1.7% 3.9%
Not Hispanic or Latino 98.8% 94.2% 89%
One race 89.1% 89.5% 85.1%
White 53.5% 31.4% 49.1%
Black or African American 35.7% 55.7% 30.7%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0% 0.1% 0.1%
Asian 0% 1.6% 4.5%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0% 0.2% 0.1%
Some Other Race 0% 0.6% 0.6%
Two or more races (Multiracial) 9.7% 4.7% 3.9%
Household & Families Composition
Household size, type, and family structure

Household structure

62.5% family
Family 62.5%
Non family 37.5%
% family households
Hephzibah 62.5%
Richmond County 57.9%
Georgia 66.2%

Average household size

3.14
persons per household
Hephzibah
3.14
Richmond County
2.57
Georgia
2.62

Household & Family COMPOSITION

Households
Percentage of Hephzibah population
Hephzibah Richmond County Georgia
Total households 1,188 76,694 4,074,366
Average houshold size 3.14 2.57 2.62
Family households 742 44,372 2,698,119
Average family size 3.69 3.39 3.24
Married couple family 385 23,428 1,893,490
Other families 357 20,944 804,629
Male householder 102 3,970 198,034
Female householder 255 16,974 606,595
Non-family households 446 32,322 1,376,247
One-person households 324 27,063 1,127,648
Male householder 147 12,316 493,656
Senior (65+) living alone 72 3,386 133,085
Female householder 177 14,747 633,992
Senior (65+) living alone 104 6,397 281,290
Other living arrangements 122 5,259 248,599

Housing Profile

Housing stock, ownership, rentals, and cost burdens

Total housing units

1,384
housing units
Hephzibah 1,384
Richmond County 93,145
Georgia 4,541,835

Occupancy status

85.8% occupied
Occupied 85.8%
Vacant 14.2%
vacancy rate
Hephzibah 14.2%
Richmond County 17.7%
Georgia 10.3%
Housing Characteristics
How the housing supply is structured and used

Types of Housing unit

68.4%
Single family houses
Single family houses
68.4%
Apartments in multi-unit structures
1%
Mobile homes
30.6%
Boat, RV, van, etc
0%

Median Year Built

1986
Half of houses were built before 1986, and half after.
Historic ∙ 1939 or earlier
5.9%
Postwar & mid-century ∙ 1940 - 1969
18.9%
Late 20th century ∙ 1970 - 1999
53.9%
Modern ∙ 2000 or later
21.4%
Note: Median year built reflects occupied units only; distribution includes all units.

Housing Characteristics

Units, rooms & bedrooms
Physical characteristics of housing units
Hephzibah Richmond County Georgia
Rooms per unit
Median rooms 6.1 5.4 5.9
1–3 rooms 4% 10.8% 10.4%
4–6 rooms 58.5% 60.3% 50.1%
7+ rooms 37.6% 28.9% 39.6%
Bedrooms
No bedroom / studio 1.3% 1.4% 1.6%
1 bedroom 0% 9.5% 7.7%
2 bedrooms 10.2% 30.2% 21.2%
3 bedrooms 61.1% 40.5% 41.1%
4+ bedrooms 27.5% 18.3% 28.4%
At a glance
Median year built 1986 1981 1992
Total housing units 1,384 93,145 4,541,835
Occupancy Profile
Who is inside and how they use it

Homeownership

71% owners
Renter-occupied 29%
Owner-occupied 71%
homeownership rate
Hephzibah 71%
Richmond County 51.2%
Georgia 65.7%

Average household size

3.06
Owner-occupied
3.31
Renter-occupied
owner-occupied average size
Hephzibah 3.06
Richmond County 2.66
Georgia 2.72

Housing Characteristics

Occupied unit characteristics
Tenure, crowding, and utilities
Hephzibah Richmond County Georgia
Total occupied units 1,188 76,694 4,074,366
Year moved in
2020 or later 26.6% 29.5% 26.8%
2010 to 2019 28.2% 38.3% 40%
2000 to 2009 18.7% 12.1% 16.6%
1999 or earlier 26.6% 20.1% 16.6%
Occupants per room
1.00 or fewer 97.8% 98.3% 97.6%
1.01 to 1.50 2.2% 1.4% 1.7%
1.51 or more 0% 0.3% 0.7%
Vehicles availability
No vehicles 2.9% 9.9% 5.9%
1 vehicle 26.9% 41.2% 32.6%
2 vehicles 22.6% 30.2% 37.6%
3 or more vehicles 47.6% 18.7% 23.9%
House heating fuel used
Gas 21.3% 41.1% 41.6%
Electricity 78.3% 57.8% 57%
Solar 0% 0% 0.1%
Fuel oil, kerosene etc 0% 0.1% 0.2%
All other fuels 0.4% 0.3% 0.6%
No fuel used 0% 0.6% 0.6%
Selected characteristics
Lacking complete plumbing 0% 0.1% 0.3%
Lacking complete kitchen 0% 0.3% 0.6%
No telephone service available 2.1% 0.7% 0.7%
Housing Value
What owner-occupied units are worth

Median home value

$185,700
owner-occupied units
Median value(USD)
Hephzibah
$185,700
Richmond County
$178,500
Georgia
$303,300

Housing Cost Burden

33.1%
of homeowners with a mortgage are cost-burdened
% Cost-Burdened Households
Owners with a mortgage
33.1%
Owners without a mortgage
12.1%
Renters
30.1%
Note: Households spending 30% or more of their income on housing costs are considered cost-burdened.

Financial characteristics

Property value and housing costs
Tenure, crowding, and utilities
Hephzibah Richmond County Georgia
Property value
Median Value $185,700 $178,500 $303,300
Under $100,000 23.4% 20.8% 12.3%
$100,000 - $200,000 34.2% 36.6% 15.9%
$200,000 - $300,000 20.9% 23.6% 21.1%
$300,000 - $500,000 18% 14.2% 30.4%
$500,000 - $1,000,000 3.6% 3.9% 16.9%
$1,000,000 and more 0% 0.9% 3.3%
Owner-occupied households
With a mortgage 59.8% 59.6% 63.4%
Without a mortgage 40.2% 40.4% 36.6%
Median monthly owner costs
With a mortgage $1,371 $1,382 $1,783
Without a mortgage $426 $486 $541
Gross rent
Median rent $1,127 $1,141 $1,393

Education Profile

How educated is the community and how education pays off

Adults with a college degree

20.1%
of adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher
Hephzibah 20.1%
Richmond County 24.5%
Georgia 34.9%

Adults without a high school diploma

15.4%
of adults (25+) without a high school diploma
Hephzibah 15.4%
Richmond County 12.1%
Georgia 10.7%
School Enrollment
Who is enrolled in school and at what level

School enrollment

992
population (age 3+) enrolled in school
Nursery / Preschool
1.1%
K–12
89.9%
College / Undergraduate
6.1%
Graduate / Professional
2.8%

College-going rate (18-24 yr olds)

3.6%
of 18-24-year-olds in college or graduate school
Hephzibah
3.6%
Richmond County
29.3%
Georgia
38%

Enrollment & school type

Enrollment levels, college-going rate, and public vs private school split
Population 3+ currently enrolled in a school
Hephzibah Richmond County Georgia
Total enrolled (age 3+) 992 50,751 2,760,030
Nursery / preschool 1.1% 5.5% 5.8%
K–12 89.9% 67.2% 68.9%
Kindergarten 9.9% 5.2% 5.1%
Elementary: Grades 1–4 28.9% 20.7% 19.9%
Elementary: Grades 5–8 29.7% 19.9% 21.4%
High School: Grades 9–12 21.4% 21.4% 22.6%
College or graduate school 9% 27.3% 25.2%
College, undergraduate 6.1% 20.2% 19.7%
Graduate, professional school 2.8% 7.1% 5.6%
College-going rate · 18-24 yr olds 3.6% 29.3% 38%
School type
Public school 86.4% 84.8% 84%
Private school 13.6% 15.2% 16%
Education Attainment by Level & Gender
What is the highest level of education completed among adults

Education attainment

2,457
population 25 years and over
Total adults (25+)
Less than 9th grade
2.8%
9th-12th, no diploma
12.6%
HS graduate
36.5%
Some college no degree
21.2%
Associates degree
6.9%
Bachelors degree
13.9%
Graduate or professional degree
6.1%

Attainment by gender

Male vs Female
Adults (25+) · Share within each education level
% male · % female
Less than 9th grade
25% · 75%
9th-12th, no diploma
53.7% · 46.3%
HS graduate
61.8% · 38.2%
Some college no degree
33.6% · 66.4%
Associates degree
40.6% · 59.4%
Bachelors degree
23.4% · 76.6%
Graduate or professional degree
13.9% · 86.1%

Educational Attainment Overview

Distribution and key education attainment rates for adults (25+)
Highest credential completed · adults 25+
Hephzibah Richmond County Georgia
Population (25+) 2,457 136,506 7,359,821
Less than 9th grade 2.8% 3.2% 4.2%
9th–12th, no diploma 12.6% 8.9% 6.5%
High school diploma or GED 36.5% 31.1% 26.6%
Some college, no degree 21.2% 22.5% 19.2%
Associate's degree 6.9% 9.7% 8.4%
Bachelor's degree or higher 20.1% 24.5% 34.9%
Bachelor's degree 13.9% 14.6% 21.1%
Graduate or professional 6.1% 9.9% 13.9%
High School or higher 84.7% 87.8% 89.2%
Earnings by education level
percentage as applicable

Median Earnings

$51,453
Median earnings for adults 25+, by level
Less than HS graduate
$—
HS graduate
$61,477
Some college or associates
$49,858
Bachelors degree
$—
Graduate or professional degree
$49,217

Poverty Rate

4.1%
for ages 25+, with bachelors degree or higher
Less than HS graduate
36.1%
HS graduate
30.4%
Some college or associates
13%
Bachelors degree or higher
4.1%

Outcomes by Education Level

Earnings and poverty rates across education levels (25+)
Adults 25+
Hephzibah Richmond County Georgia
Median earnings
Population 25+, with earnings $51,453 $39,950 $50,458
Less than high school graduate $— $24,527 $32,349
High school graduate (includes equivalency) $61,477 $31,264 $37,841
Some college or associate's degree $49,858 $36,174 $44,633
Bachelor's degree $— $57,798 $67,868
Graduate or professional degree $49,217 $69,030 $84,480
Poverty rates
Less than high school graduate 36.1% 34.5% 24.7%
High school graduate (includes equivalency) 30.4% 18.7% 14.9%
Some college or associate's degree 13% 14.4% 10.4%
Bachelor's degree or higher 4.1% 5.4% 4.5%

Economy & Employment

Jobs, industries, and workforce at a glance

Labor Force

Who is working, looking for work, and participating in the economy

Adult Population (16+)

2,801
residents 16 years and over
Hephzibah 2,801
Richmond County 164,082
Georgia 8,708,339

Employment-Population Ratio (EPOP)

Low High
49.3%
of residents age 16+ are employed
Hephzibah 49.3%
Richmond County 53.4%
Georgia 59.9%
Note: The Employment-Population Ratio (EPOP) measures the share of the population age 16 and over that is currently employed. Higher values indicate a larger proportion of residents holding jobs.
Labor Force Composition
Age and demographic makeup of the labor force

Median Age of Workers (16–64)

37.4
years ∙ half are younger than 37.4, half older
Hephzibah
37.4
Richmond County
36
Georgia
39.7
Note: Median worker age is based on adults age 16–64 who worked in the past 12 months.

Male-Female Labor Force Split

52.4% male
Male 52.4%
Female 47.6%
Female Share of Labor Force (%)
Hephzibah 47.6
Richmond County 49.8
Georgia 48.3

Labor force composition

Age and Gender Composition of the Labor Force (16+) in Hephzibah
How the labor force age 16 and over is distributed across age groups and gender.
Hephzibah Richmond County Georgia
Total labor force 1,482 102,422 5,554,743
Age distribution
16 to 19 years 7.7% 4.8% 4.1%
20 to 24 years 7.3% 12.3% 9.8%
25 to 29 years 18.4% 13.9% 11.1%
30 to 34 years 7.8% 13.5% 11.4%
35 to 44 years 18.9% 19.6% 21.8%
45 to 54 years 17.2% 16.2% 20.6%
55 to 59 years 11.2% 7.4% 9%
60 to 64 years 5.7% 6.4% 6.8%
65 to 74 years 5.9% 5.1% 4.7%
75 years and over 0% 0.8% 0.8%
Gender composition
Male 52.4% 50.2% 51.7%
Female 47.6% 49.8% 48.3%
Labor Force Participation
How much of the working-age population is active in the labor force?

Labor Force Participation Rate (LFPR)

52.9%
of adults age 16+ are in the labor force
Hephzibah
52.9%
Richmond County
62.4%
Georgia
63.8%
Note: The Labor Force Participation Rate (LFPR) measures the share of the population age 16 and over that is working or looking for work.

Participation Gap · Male vs Female

56.5%
of males age 16+ are in the labor force
49.4%
of females age 16+ are in the labor force
Female LFPR (%)
Hephzibah 49.4%
Richmond County 59%
Georgia 59.5%
Note: LFPR measures the share of the male or female population age 16+ that is working or looking for work.

AGE & GENDER LFPR

Labor Force Participation Rate (LFPR) in Hephzibah
Share of residents age 16+ working or seeking work, by age group, gender and race
Hephzibah Richmond County Georgia
LFPR by age group
16 to 19 years 57.9% 43.1% 37.4%
20 to 24 years 73.5% 77.9% 74%
25 to 29 years 89.5% 85.5% 83.2%
30 to 34 years 48.9% 85.6% 82.5%
35 to 44 years 56.1% 78.2% 82.3%
45 to 54 years 83.1% 76.8% 81.4%
55 to 59 years 79.8% 64.6% 72.9%
60 to 64 years 43.1% 49.9% 57.2%
65 to 74 years 18.8% 26.4% 26.2%
75 years and over 0% 7.1% 7%
LFPR by gender
Male 56.5% 66.2% 68.4%
Female 49.4% 59% 59.5%
LFPR by race, ethnicity
White 54% 59.5% 61.7%
Black or African American 51.4% 63.9% 64.7%
American Indian and Alaska Native —% 69.5% 70.4%
Asian —% 54.1% 67.5%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander —% 55.1% 66.2%
Some Other Race 0% 63.5% 69.8%
Two or more races (Multiracial) 72.4% 68.4% 69.1%
Hispanic or Latino 0% 73.5% 71.1%
Note:
1. Race groups refer to individuals reporting a single race alone and may include people of Hispanic or Latino origin. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity and may include individuals of any race, so categories may overlap.
2. The Labor Force Participation Rate (LFPR) measures the share of the population age 16 and over that is working or looking for work.
Labor Force Status
Employment, unemployment, and labor force conditions

Unemployment Rate

6.8%
of the civilian labor force age 16+ is unemployed
Hephzibah
6.8%
Richmond County
8.5%
Georgia
5.1%
Note: Unemployment rate measures the share of the civilian labor force age 16+ that is jobless and seeking work. It excludes residents not in the labor force, such as retirees and students.

UNEMPLOYMENT GAP · MALE VS FEMALE

11.2%
of males age 16+ in civilian labor force are unemployed
2%
of females age 16+ in civilian labor force are unemployed
male unemployment rate
Hephzibah 11.2%
Richmond County 7.8%
Georgia 5%
Note: Male and female unemployment rates measure the share of each group's civilian labor force age 16+ that is unemployed and seeking work.

CIVILIAN UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Unemployment Rate in Hephzibah
Share of the civilian labor force age 16+ that is unemployed, by age group, gender and race
Hephzibah Richmond County Georgia
By age group
16 to 19 years 37.7% 18.5% 14.1%
20 to 24 years 0% 14.4% 9.7%
25 to 29 years 0% 8.8% 6.4%
30 to 34 years 0% 9.5% 5%
35 to 44 years 17.5% 9.3% 4.2%
45 to 54 years 1.2% 6.3% 3.6%
55 to 59 years 0% 4.3% 3.2%
60 to 64 years 0% 3.8% 3.1%
65 to 74 years 6.8% 3.8% 3.5%
75 years and over —% 0% 2.9%
By gender
Male 11.2% 7.8% 5%
Female 2% 9.2% 5.3%
By race, ethnicity
White 11.5% 5% 3.8%
Black or African American 1% 11.1% 7.7%
American Indian and Alaska Native —% 0% 4.1%
Asian —% 2.1% 3.5%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander —% 0% 5.3%
Some Other Race —% 4.7% 4.1%
Two or more races (Multiracial) 5.5% 5.5% 5.3%
Hispanic or Latino —% 2.9% 4.2%
Note:
1. Race groups refer to individuals reporting a single race alone and may include people of Hispanic or Latino origin. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity and may include individuals of any race, so categories may overlap.
2.Unemployment rate measures the share of the civilian labor force age 16+ that is jobless and seeking work. It excludes residents not in the labor force, such as retirees and students.

Job Market

Where residents work, what types of employers they work for, and how they commute

Total employed population

1,381
employed residents 16 years and over
Employed population
Hephzibah 1,381
Richmond County 87,602
Georgia 5,213,857
Note: Total employed population refers to the civilian employed population age 16 and over, including both full-time and part-time workers.

Full-time employment rate

74%
of employed residents 16 and older
Full-time employment (%)
Hephzibah 74%
Richmond County 70%
Georgia 74%
Note: Total full-time employed population refers to civilians age 16 and over working full time throughout the year, excluding part-time workers.
Industries
The industries that employ Hephzibah, GA workforce and shape the local economy

Top Industry

About 1 in 6 workers
are employed in Health care and social assistance
Top 3 Industries % of total workers
Health care and social assistance 18.1%
Construction 16.5%
Educational services 14.9%
Note: Percentages reflect the share of the total civilian employed population age 16+ working in each industry, including both full-time and part-time workers.

Top industry by gender

Male
Construction employs the most men — 29.8% of 689 employed male workers
Female
Health care and social assistance employs the most women — 30.1% of 692 employed female workers
Note: Percentages reflect the share of employed males or females age 16+ working in each industry, including both full-time and part-time workers.

Industries Distribution Table

Employment Distribution by Industries in Hephzibah
Share of employed residents 16 and older · by industry
Hephzibah Richmond County Georgia
Total employed population 1,381 87,602 5,213,857
Agriculture and mining
Agriculture 0% 0.2% 0.9%
Mining and logging 0% 0% 0.1%
Construction 16.5% 6.4% 7%
Manufacturing 13.5% 8.9% 10.1%
Wholesale trade 0.4% 1.1% 2.4%
Retail trade 14.4% 12.7% 11.3%
Transportation and utilities
Transportation and warehousing 7.1% 4.8% 6.4%
Utilities 0.6% 1.6% 0.8%
Information 0% 1.1% 2.2%
Financial activities
Finance and Insurance 1.8% 2.3% 4.4%
Real estate and leasing 0% 1.9% 1.9%
Professional and business services
Professional and technical services 3% 5.7% 8.7%
Corporate management 0% 0% 0.1%
Administrative and waste services 2% 6.5% 4.7%
Education and health services
Educational services 14.9% 8.9% 9.2%
Health care and social assistance 18.1% 16% 11.8%
Leisure and hospitality
Arts and recreation 0% 1.7% 1.5%
Accommodation and food services 3.4% 9.9% 7%
Other services 1.7% 5.2% 4.6%
Government 2.6% 5.2% 4.8%
Note: Percentages reflect the share of the total civilian employed population age 16+ working in each industry, including both full-time and part-time workers. Percentages are rounded for readability and may not sum to 100%.
Type of Employer
Whether residents work for private companies, government agencies, or are self-employed

Employment by employer type

73.4% Private
Government 23.1%
Private Employment 73.4%
Self Employed 3.5%
Private employment (%)
Hephzibah 73.4%
Richmond County 73.4%
Georgia 75.4%
Note: Percentages reflect the share of the civilian employed population age 16+ by type of employer, including private-sector workers, government employees, and the self-employed.

Self-employed workers

3.5%
of the workers are self-employed
Category % of total workers
Incorporated business 2.2%
Unincorporated business 1.2%
Unpaid family workers 0%
Note: Percentages reflect the share of self-employed and unpaid family workers within the civilian employed population age 16+, excluding private-sector and government employees. Percentages are rounded for readability and may not add up.

Type of employer

Employment distribution by employer type in Hephzibah
Share of employed population 16 and older · by class of worker
Hephzibah Richmond County Georgia
Private wage & salary 73.4% 73.4% 75.4%
For-profit company employees 69.4% 67.5% 68.6%
Not-for-profit employees 4% 5.9% 6.8%
Self-employed 3.5% 6.9% 10.3%
Incorporated business 2.2% 2.9% 4.5%
Unincorporated business 1.2% 3.9% 5.6%
Unpaid family workers 0% 0.1% 0.2%
Government 23.1% 19.6% 14.3%
Local government 8.8% 6.8% 7.3%
State government 5% 6.9% 4%
Federal government 9.3% 6% 3%
Note: Percentages reflect the share of the civilian employed population age 16+ by type of employer, including private-sector workers, government employees, and the self-employed. Percentages are rounded for readability and may not sum to 100%.
Commute & Job Access
How residents commute to work and how long their daily travel takes

Work From Home Rate

8.3% WFH
Work from home 8.3%
Commute to work 91.7%
Working from home (%)
Hephzibah 8.3%
Richmond County 9.1%
Georgia 15.9%
Note: Percentages reflect workers age 16+ by work commute type, including those working from home and those commuting to a workplace.

Travel Time to Work

38.3 minutes
mean one-way travel time for commuters
Mean travel time (minutes)
Hephzibah 38.3
Richmond County 21.4
Georgia 28.3
Note: Mean travel time measures the average one-way commute in minutes for employed residents 16+ who commute to work. It excludes those who worked from home.

Commute Patterns

Means of transportation and travel time to work in Hephzibah
Employed residents 16+.
Hephzibah Richmond County Georgia
Total employed population 1,381 87,602 5,213,857
Worked from home 8.3% 9.1% 15.9%
Drove Alone 81.2% 76.5% 70.9%
Carpooled 9.7% 7.1% 8.9%
Public transportation 0% 1.4% 1.1%
Walked 0% 2.5% 1.3%
Bicycle, taxi & other means 0.8% 3.6% 1.9%
Commuting population 1,253 83,322 4,330,077
Mean travel time (minutes) 38.3 21.4 28.3
Less than 5 minutes 1.1% 3.1% 2.4%
5 to 14 minutes 10.8% 27% 20.1%
15 to 29 minutes 26.4% 46.2% 35.5%
30 to 44 minutes 43.4% 15.7% 22.2%
45 to 59 minutes 9.1% 4.7% 9.8%
60 to 89 minutes 0.9% 1.8% 7.1%
90 minutes or more 8.3% 1.4% 2.9%
Note: Means of transportation distribution shows the share of employed residents 16+ by how they primarily get to work. Travel time distribution and mean travel time are calculated only for commuting residents — those who did not work from home. Percentages are rounded for readability and may not sum to 100%.

Wages & Earnings

What employed residents earn — by industry, occupation, and type of employer

Median Earnings

$58,203
median annual earnings · full-time year-round workers
Median annual earnings
Hephzibah $58,203
Richmond County $46,762
Georgia $57,891
Note: Median earnings reflect annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older. Part-time and part-year workers are excluded.

Gender earnings gap

75 ¢
per $1 earned by men
women earning per $1 earned by male
Hephzibah 75¢
Richmond County 78¢
Georgia 82¢
Note: Gender earnings gap measures how much women earn for every $1 earned by men, among full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older.
Top Earnings By industry
How median earnings vary across the industries where Hephzibah, GA workers are employed

Highest-paying industry

$76,250
Workers in Construction report the highest median earnings
Top Industries Median annual earnings
Construction $76,250
Professional and technical services $67,273
Transportation and warehousing $59,255
Note:
1. Median earnings reflect annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, based on the worker's industry of employment.
2. Industry categories are based on the NAICS classification system.

Highest-paying industry by gender

Male
Men working in Construction earn the highest median earnings — $76,250, compared to $65,598 for all employed men
Female
Women working in Health care and social assistance earn the highest median earnings — $57,634, compared to $49,043 for all employed women
Note:
1. Median earnings reflect annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by industry and gender.
2. Industry categories are based on the NAICS classification system.

Earnings Distribution Table

Earnings by industry in Hephzibah
Median annual earnings · full-time, year-round workers 16 and older · by industry
Hephzibah Richmond County Georgia
Median Earnings $58,203 $46,762 $57,891
Agriculture and mining
Agriculture $— $39,781 $44,310
Mining and logging $— $— $61,443
Construction $76,250 $62,415 $51,812
Manufacturing $42,692 $51,228 $56,434
Wholesale trade $— $56,882 $65,711
Retail trade $31,250 $35,657 $42,496
Transportation and utilities
Transportation and warehousing $59,255 $49,821 $56,153
Utilities $— $95,500 $78,414
Information $— $61,845 $85,759
Financial activities
Finance and Insurance $— $47,122 $75,533
Real estate and leasing $— $43,417 $64,738
Professional and business services
Professional and technical services $67,273 $65,054 $95,870
Corporate management $— $— $97,380
Administrative and waste services $— $36,263 $44,410
Education and health services
Educational services $48,683 $50,740 $59,846
Health care and social assistance $57,902 $44,304 $55,331
Leisure and hospitality
Arts and recreation $— $40,455 $47,819
Accommodation and food services $— $26,102 $33,402
Other services $— $36,660 $45,936
Government $48,250 $52,040 $65,724
Note:
1. Earnings reflect median annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by industry of employment.
2. Industry categories are based on the NAICS classification system.
Top Earnings By Employer Type
How median earnings vary depending on whether residents work for private businesses, government agencies, or are self-employed

Highest-paying employer type

$75,625
Workers in Federal government roles report the highest median earnings
Top employer types Median annual earnings
Federal government $75,625
Private company $59,880
State government $39,924
Note: Median earnings reflect annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by class of worker.

Highest-paying employer type by gender

Male
Men in Federal government roles earn the highest median earnings — $76,667, compared to $65,598 for all employed men
Female
Women in Federal government roles earn the highest median earnings — $58,661, compared to $49,043 for all employed women
Note: Median earnings reflect annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by employer type and gender.

Earnings by employer type

Earnings by employer type in Hephzibah
Median annual earnings · full-time, year-round workers 16 and older · by employer type
Hephzibah Richmond County Georgia
Private wage & salary
For-profit company employees $59,880 $44,020 $56,414
Not-for-profit employees $36,912 $48,370 $63,464
Self-employed
Incorporated business $— $60,773 $69,450
Unincorporated business $— $46,755 $44,913
Government
Local government $22,546 $42,117 $56,627
State government $39,924 $46,302 $57,074
Federal government $75,625 $67,088 $81,272
Note: Earnings reflect median annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by class of worker.
Top Earnings By Occupations
How median earnings vary across the occupations Hephzibah, GA workers hold

Highest-paying occupation

$93,140
Workers in Doctors, nurses and medical professionals occupation report the highest median earnings
Top occupation groups Median annual earnings
Doctors, nurses and medical professionals $93,140
Business and finance $80,391
Construction and extraction $76,222
Note:
1. Median earnings reflect annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by occupation group.
2. Occupation groups follow the 2018 Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) system.

Highest-paying occupation by gender

Male
Among employed men, workers in Construction and extraction occupations earn the highest median earnings — $76,324 versus $65,598 overall
Female
Among employed women, workers in Doctors, nurses and medical professionals occupations earn the highest median earnings — $93,140 versus $49,043 overall
Note:
1. Median earnings reflect annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by occupation group and gender.
2. Occupation groups follow the 2018 Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) system.

Earnings by occupation

Earnings by occupation in Hephzibah
Median annual earnings · full-time, year-round workers 16 and older · by occupation
Hephzibah Richmond County Georgia
Median earnings(Total) $58,203 $46,762 $57,891
Management and business
Management $— $68,383 $92,540
Business and finance $80,391 $59,393 $81,884
Technology and science
Computer and math $— $84,813 $102,633
Architecture and engineering $— $102,695 $93,566
Sciences $— $73,333 $80,658
Education, legal, and arts
Community and Social Service $— $42,346 $57,195
Legal $— $85,319 $102,327
Education, Training and Library $48,265 $52,224 $59,902
Arts, design and media $— $35,795 $65,848
Healthcare
Doctors, Nurses & Medical Professionals $93,140 $91,279 $91,242
Health technicians $58,348 $50,430 $52,527
Healthcare support $— $31,769 $35,730
Protective Service
Firefighting and emergency services $— $49,564 $52,232
Law enforcement $— $50,089 $57,173
Other services
Food preparation and serving $— $25,607 $28,997
Building and grounds cleaning $— $27,813 $33,982
Personal care and service $— $32,477 $32,818
Sales and office
Sales $49,722 $37,327 $56,555
Office and Administrative Support $31,827 $40,447 $44,918
Trades and natural resources
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry $— $48,813 $33,682
Construction and extraction $76,222 $56,163 $45,805
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair $47,500 $49,040 $56,517
Production and transportation
Production $50,833 $50,340 $43,623
Transportation $— $53,179 $52,302
Material moving $— $32,726 $36,229
Note:
1. Earnings reflect median annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by occupation.
2. Occupation groups follow the 2018 Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) system.

Income & Financial Security

Earnings, income distribution, and economic pressure points

Household Income

What households earn, where income comes from, and how household structure shapes earnings

Median Household Income

$65,109
Median household income in Hephzibah
Median household income (USD)
Hephzibah
$65,109
Richmond County
$55,637
Georgia
$77,353
Note:
1. Based on income across all household types in Hephzibah, including family and non-family households.
2. Median household income represents the midpoint of household incomes, with half of households earning more and half earning less.
3. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Per capita income

$28,722
Per capita income in Hephzibah
Per capita income (USD)
Hephzibah
$28,722
Richmond County
$31,825
Georgia
$40,924
Note:
1. Based on income across all residents in Hephzibah, per capita income represents the average income per person, calculated by dividing total income by the total population, including adults and children.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.
Income level
How household income, per-capita income, and local earnings compare to broader benchmarks

Mean Household Income

$79,613
Average household income in Hephzibah
Avg household income (USD)
Hephzibah
$79,613
Richmond County
$77,351
Georgia
$106,944
Note:
1. Based on income across all household types in Hephzibah, including family and non-family households, mean household income is the average of all household incomes and is often higher than the median due to the influence of higher-income households.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Mean vs median household income

$79,613
Mean household income
$65,109
Median household income
Mean-median gap (USD)
Hephzibah $14,504
Richmond County $21,714
Georgia $29,591
Note:
1. A larger mean-median gap indicates greater income inequality, as it generally signals a wider concentration of income at the upper end of the distribution.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Income Level

Household and per capita income in Hephzibah
Household, family, non-family, and per-capita income measures compared across Hephzibah and peer geographies.
Hephzibah Richmond County Georgia
Total households 1,188 76,694 4,074,366
Median household income $65,109 $55,637 $77,353
Mean household income $79,613 $77,351 $106,944
Mean-median gap $14,504 $21,714 $29,591
Family households 742 44,372 2,698,119
Median family income $73,750 $67,063 $93,754
Mean family income $82,256 $90,262 $124,976
Mean-median gap $8,506 $23,199 $31,222
Non-family households 446 32,322 1,376,247
Median non-family income $35,750 $39,748 $47,454
Mean non-family income $52,186 $56,007 $66,634
Mean-median gap $16,436 $16,259 $19,180
Other Benchmarks
Per capita income $28,722 $31,825 $40,924
Note:
1. Household, family, and non-family income measures are based on their respective household types.
2. Per capita income is based on all residents and represents total income divided by the total population, including adults and children.
3. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.
Income sources
Where household income comes from, including wages, retirement income, and public assistance

Households with earnings

66.6%
of households have wages, salaries, or self-employment income
% households with earnings
Hephzibah
66.6%
Richmond County
75.4%
Georgia
79.2%
Note: Includes households where at least one member received wages, salaries, or net self-employment income during the year.

Transfer income dependency

Social Security
45.6% of households (542) receive Social Security income, with an average annual benefit of $19,834
SSI (disability)
12.6% of households (150) receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI), with an average annual benefit of $11,379
Cash Assistance
1.4% of households (17) receive cash public assistance income, with an average annual amount of $11,379
SNAP / Food Stamps
21.1% of households (251) receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits.
Note: Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Income Sources

Income sources for households in Hephzibah
Share of households receiving each income type
Hephzibah Richmond County Georgia
Total households 1,188 76,694 4,074,366
Wage-based income
With earnings 67% 75% 79%
Retirement and disability income
Social security 46% 32% 29%
Average social security income $19,834 $21,001 $23,669
Retirement income 45% 24% 22%
Average retirement income $21,468 $28,081 $31,564
SSI (Supplemental security) 13% 8% 5%
Average SSI income $11,379 $11,412 $11,501
Public assistance
SNAP / food stamps 21% 21% 12%
Cash assistance 1% 3% 2%
Note:
1. Percentages reflect the share of households receiving each income type during the year.
2. Categories are not mutually exclusive; households may receive more than one income type.
3. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.
Income by household type
How income levels vary across different household and family structures

Median income by household type

$73,750
Family households earn $73,750, compared to $35,750 for those living alone or with non-relatives.
Median household income (USD)
All households
$65,109
Family households
$73,750
Nonfamily households
$35,750
Note:
1. Family households include two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption. Nonfamily households include people living alone or with unrelated individuals.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Median income by family type

$99,297
Married-couple families earn $99,297, compared to $49,359 for single-parent and other family types.
Median household income (USD)
All family households
$73,750
Married-couple families
$99,297
Other family types
$49,359
Note:
1. Family households include two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption.
2. Other family types include single-parent households and families headed by a householder with no spouse present.
3. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Income By Household Type

Median income by household and family size in Hephzibah
Median household and family income by household size in Hephzibah, compared with peer geographies.
Hephzibah Richmond County Georgia
Total households 1,188 76,694 4,074,366
Household income by size
1-person $33,200 $35,433 $41,664
2-person $84,250 $64,376 $84,222
3-person $85,069 $68,194 $97,679
4-person $122,733 $81,467 $114,385
5-person $41,711 $68,324 $105,790
6-person $— $97,731 $102,945
7-person or more $— $101,750 $118,487
Total families 742 44,372 2,698,119
Family income by size
2-person $94,141 $62,647 $82,219
3-person $48,645 $57,527 $95,169
4-person $85,598 $75,096 $115,118
5-person $— $75,128 $104,538
6-person $— $98,058 $105,448
7-person or more $— $108,365 $115,032
Note:
1. Household and family size includes all people living in the unit.
2. Family households include two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption.
3. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Income Distribution

How income is distributed across households and how evenly earnings are shared

Income Concentration

41.4%
of all household income is held by the top 20% of households
Bottom 20%
5.21%
of all household income
Top 20%
41.4%
of all household income
Key insights
  • The top fifth of households earn almost two-fifths of all income in the area. The bottom fifth hold just 5.21% — meaning the top 20% hold 7.9 times the income share of the bottom 20%.
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Note:
1. Income shares are calculated by dividing each group's aggregate income by total household income. All households are ranked from lowest to highest and divided into five equal groups of 20%.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

The Top 5%

$212,552
is the average income among the top 5% of households
Bottom 40% combined
15.37%
of all household income
Top 5% alone
13.35%
of all household income
Key insights
  • The top 5% of households earn an average of $212,552 and hold 13.35% of all household income — slightly less than the entire bottom 40% of households combined, who hold just 15.37%
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Note:
1. The top 5% threshold represents the minimum income needed to rank among the highest-earning 5% of households. Average income figures reflect the mean within each group.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.
Income ranges
The distribution of households across income ranges and how the local profile compares

Income Distribution

Under $50K
38.5%
$50K - $100K
31.5%
$100K - $150K
19.4%
$150K - $200K
6.1%
Over $200K
4.4%
Note:
1. Income ranges reflect gross household income before taxes. Percentages reflect the share of all households falling within each range.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Households earning $100K or more

29.9%
of all households, 356 in total, earn $100,000 or more
% $100k+
Hephzibah 29.9%
Richmond County 24.3%
Georgia 38.4%
Note: Share reflects the percentage of all households with total annual income of $100,000 or more, based on gross household income before taxes.

Household income brackets

Household income brackets in Hephzibah
Distribution of households across income ranges, with cumulative shares in Hephzibah, compared with peer geographies.
Hephzibah Richmond County Georgia
Median household income $65,109 $55,637 $77,353
Income bracket
Less than $10,000 0.7% 7.6% 5.4%
$10,000 to $14,999 4.2% 5.8% 3.4%
$15,000 to $24,999 7% 10.1% 6.6%
$25,000 to $34,999 14.1% 9.5% 6.8%
$35,000 to $49,999 12.5% 12.5% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 14.8% 17.3% 15.9%
$75,000 to $99,999 16.7% 12.9% 13%
$100,000 to $149,999 19.4% 13.9% 17.3%
$150,000 to $199,999 6.1% 4.9% 9.2%
$200,000 or more 4.4% 5.5% 11.9%
Cumulative Shares
Share below $35,000 26% 33% 22.2%
Share below $75,000 53.3% 62.8% 48.8%
Share above $100,000 29.9% 24.3% 38.4%
Note:
1. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.
Income inequality
How evenly income is distributed within the community and how inequality compares with broader geographies

Gini Index of Income Inequality

Low High
0.38
Scale: 0 (Perfect Equality) – 1 (Perfect Inequality)
Gini index
Hephzibah 0.38
Richmond County 0.49
Georgia 0.48
Note: The Gini Index measures the distribution of income across households. Values range from 0 (perfect equality) to 1 (perfect inequality), with higher values indicating greater income inequality.

Earnings Gap

$164,791
is the average income of the top 20% of households
Avg income for top 20% ($)
Hephzibah
$164,791
Richmond County
$199,022
Georgia
$272,829
Key insights
Note:
1. Income shares are calculated by dividing each group's aggregate income by total household income. All households are ranked from lowest to highest and divided into five equal groups of 20%.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Household income distribution

Household income distribution by income groups — upper limits, mean incomes, and income shares in Hephzibah
Distribution of household income across five equal groups
Hephzibah Richmond County Georgia
Highest household income in each group ($)
Bottom 20% $31,231 $21,480 $31,814
Lower 20% $51,049 $42,797 $60,932
Middle 20% $85,354 $70,099 $96,339
Upper 20% $124,780 $110,815 $154,052
Top 5% threshold $198,844 $206,147 $250,001
Average household income within each group ($)
Bottom 20% $20,738 $10,780 $16,201
Lower 20% $40,439 $31,980 $46,056
Middle 20% $67,317 $55,999 $77,719
Upper 20% $104,779 $88,977 $121,912
Top 20% $164,791 $199,022 $272,829
Top 5% $212,552 $361,264 $483,449
Share of total income (%)
Bottom 20% 5.21% 2.79% 3.03%
Lower 20% 10.16% 8.27% 8.61%
Middle 20% 16.91% 14.48% 14.53%
Upper 20% 26.32% 23.01% 22.8%
Top 20% 41.4% 51.46% 51.02%
Top 5% 13.35% 23.35% 22.6%
Note:
1. All households are ranked by income from lowest to highest and divided into five equal groups, each representing 20% of households.
2. Bottom 20% = the lowest-earning 20% of households; Top 20% = the highest-earning 20%.
3. The top 5% threshold is the minimum income needed to be among the highest-earning 5% of households.
4. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.
Income by race & ethnicity
How household income levels vary across racial and ethnic groups within the area

Median Household Income · White vs. Black Households

White
Among the 711 White households (59.8% of all households), the median household income is $67,303.
Black
Among the 437 Black or African American households (36.8% of all households), the median household income is $63,011.
Note:
1. White and Black race groups refer to individuals reporting a single race alone and may include people of Hispanic or Latino origin.
2. Median household income figures reflect all households regardless of employment status of the householder.
3. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Income by race and ethnicity

Median Household Income by race and Hispanic origin in Hephzibah
Median household income by race and Hispanic origin, compared to the Richmond County and Georgia.
Hephzibah Richmond County Georgia
All Residents $65,109 $55,637 $77,353
White $67,303 $69,504 $88,331
Black or African American $63,011 $47,520 $60,205
American Indian and Alaska Native $— $— $62,516
Asian $— $65,366 $110,971
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander $— $43,623 $71,551
Some Other Race $— $35,819 $63,265
Two or more races (Multiracial) $— $63,730 $76,557
Hispanic or Latino $— $63,560 $71,161
Note:
1. Race groups refer to individuals reporting a single race alone and may include people of Hispanic or Latino origin.
2. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity and may include individuals of any race, so categories may overlap.
3. Median household income figures reflect all households regardless of employment status of the householder.
4. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Poverty

Poverty levels across the community and the groups most affected

Poverty Rate

20.9%
20.9% of residents, or 763 people, live below the poverty line.
% poverty rate
Hephzibah
20.9%
Richmond County
20%
Georgia
13.4%
Note: The poverty rate reflects the share of the total population with income below the federal poverty threshold, as defined by the U.S. Census Bureau.

Working Poor

1.2%
1.2% of full-time, year-round workers, or 12 people, earn below the poverty line despite working full time.
% full-time workers in poverty
Hephzibah
1.2%
Richmond County
3.9%
Georgia
2.9%
Note: The working poor rate measures the share of full-time, year-round civilian workers age 16+ whose income falls below the federal poverty threshold, as defined by the U.S. Census Bureau.
Poverty levels
How widespread poverty is within the area and how local levels compare with broader geographies

CHILD POVERTY RATE

21.2%
21.2% of children under 18, or 201 children, live below the poverty line.
Child poverty rate (%)
Hephzibah
21.2%
Richmond County
30.9%
Georgia
18.3%
Note: Child poverty rate reflects the share of residents under age 18 with household income below the federal poverty threshold, as defined by the U.S. Census Bureau.

SENIOR POVERTY RATE

10.1%
10.1% of adults aged 65 and older, or 70 seniors, live below the poverty line.
Senior poverty rate (%)
Hephzibah
10.1%
Richmond County
12%
Georgia
11.3%
Note: Senior poverty rate reflects the share of residents aged 65 and over with income below the federal poverty threshold, as defined by the U.S. Census Bureau.

Poverty Rates

Poverty distribution by age, sex, and work engagement
Share of population below the federal poverty level
Hephzibah Richmond County Georgia
Overall poverty rate 20.9% 20% 13.4%
Poverty by age
Under 18 years 21.2% 30.9% 18.3%
Under 5 years 0% 36.7% 19.3%
5 to 17 years 25.2% 28.7% 17.9%
18 to 64 years 24.4% 17.8% 12.1%
18 to 34 years 20.6% 20% 14.9%
35 to 64 years 26.9% 16.3% 10.4%
65 years and over 10.1% 12% 11.3%
Poverty by sex
Male 17.2% 17.9% 12.2%
Female 25% 21.9% 14.5%
Poverty by work engagement
Worked full time, year-round 1.2% 3.9% 2.9%
Worked part time or part year 28.4% 23.2% 16.3%
Did not work 35% 27.2% 22.2%
Note:
1. Poverty thresholds are set annually by the U.S. Census Bureau and vary by household size and composition.
2. Work engagement categories are based on weeks and hours worked in the prior 12 months.
Poverty by household type
How poverty rates vary across family structures and household types

Poverty by household type

12.1%
of all households are below the poverty level
poverty rate (%)
All households
12.1%
Family
9%
Nonfamily
17.3%
Key insights
Note:
1. Family households include two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption.
2. Nonfamily households include people living alone or with unrelated individuals.
3. Poverty thresholds are set annually by the U.S. Census Bureau and vary by household size and composition.

Poverty among family households

9%
of families are below the poverty level
poverty rate (%)
All families
9%
Married-couple
4.9%
Other families
13.4%
Key insights
Note:
1. Married-couple families and other families are subsets of family households, which include two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption.
2. Other family types are predominantly single-parent households.
3. Poverty thresholds are set annually by the U.S. Census Bureau and vary by household size and composition.

Poverty by household type

Poverty rates by household type and age of householder in Hephzibah
Share of households below the federal poverty level by type and householder age
Hephzibah Richmond County Georgia
FAMILY HOUSEHOLDS
All ages 9% 17% 9.9%
Householder under 25 years —% 45.1% 24.5%
Householder 25 to 44 years 8.5% 26% 13.6%
Householder 45 to 64 years 7.9% 10.9% 7.3%
Householder 65 years and over 11.2% 7.7% 6.7%
NON FAMILY HOUSEHOLDS
All ages 17.3% 23% 20.1%
Householder under 25 years 0% 32.9% 37.3%
Householder 25 to 44 years 43.8% 18.8% 13%
Householder 45 to 64 years 18.6% 28.1% 21%
Householder 65 years and over 10% 20.2% 21.8%
Note:
1. Family households include two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption.
2. Nonfamily households include people living alone or with unrelated individuals.
3. Householder age reflects the age of the person in whose name the housing unit is owned or rented.
4. Poverty thresholds are set annually by the U.S. Census Bureau and vary by household size and composition.
Poverty by race & ethnicity
How poverty rates vary across racial and ethnic groups and how those differences compare locally

Poverty by race — Black vs. White

White
26.4% of White residents, or 521 people, live below the poverty line.
Black
16.4% of Black or African American residents, or 214 people, live below the poverty line.
Note:
1. White and Black race groups refer to individuals reporting a single race alone and may include people of Hispanic or Latino origin.
2. Poverty thresholds are set annually by the U.S. Census Bureau and vary by household size and composition.

Poverty by race and ethnicity

Poverty rates by race and Hispanic origin in Hephzibah
Share of population below the federal poverty level in Hephzibah and peer geographies.
Hephzibah Richmond County Georgia
All Residents 20.9% 20% 13.4%
White 26.4% 12% 9.6%
Black or African American 16.4% 25% 19%
American Indian and Alaska Native —% 22.7% 21.8%
Asian —% 18.6% 9.5%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander —% 25.8% 12%
Some Other Race 64% 25.2% 19.3%
Two or more races (Multiracial) 3.4% 14.7% 14.4%
Hispanic or Latino 36.4% 17.4% 17.5%
Note:
1. Race groups refer to individuals reporting a single race alone and may include people of Hispanic or Latino origin.
2. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity and may include individuals of any race, so categories may overlap.
3. Poverty thresholds are set annually by the U.S. Census Bureau and vary by household size and composition.

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