Fort Valley, Peach County, GA Demographics
What is the population of Fort Valley?
There are 8,821 residents in Fort Valley, with a median age of 30.6. Of this, 49.1% are males and 50.9% are females. US-born citizens make up 93.46% of the resident pool in Fort Valley, while non-US-born citizens account for 4.53%. Additionally, 2.01% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 7,612 people in Fort Valley currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 8,821 | -0.1% |
| Male Population | 4,331 | -2.9% |
| Female Population | 4,490 | 2.8% |
Male Population 49.1%
Female Population 50.9%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 30.6 | 9.7% |
| Citizen U.S. Born | 8,244 | -1.3% |
| Citizen not U.S. Born | 400 | 37.9% |
| Not Citizen | 177 | -4.3% |
Citizen U.S. Born 93.46%
Citizen not U.S. Born 4.53%
Not Citizen 2.01%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 17 | -10.5% |
| Moved from Same County | 348 | -9.1% |
| Moved from Same State | 469 | -47.7% |
| Moved from Different State | 161 | -34.5% |
| Same House as Last Year | 7,612 | 6.5% |
Moved from Abroad 0.2%
Moved from Same County 4.04%
Moved from Same State 5.45%
Moved from Different State 1.87%
Same House as Last Year 88.44%
What are the employment statistics in Fort Valley?
White-collar workers make up 66.45% of the working population in Fort Valley, while blue-collar employees account for 33.55%. There are also 161 entrepreneurs in Fort Valley (4.93% of the workforce); 2,473 workers employed in private companies (75.7%); and 517 people working in governmental institutions (15.82%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 2,171 | 5.2% |
| Blue Collar | 1,096 | -4.7% |
White Collar 66.45%
Blue Collar 33.55%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 161 | -6.9% |
| Private Companies | 2,473 | 1.1% |
| Governmental Workers | 517 | -7.0% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 116 | 197.4% |
Self Employees 4.93%
Private Companies 75.7%
Governmental Workers 15.82%
Not for Profit Companies 3.55%
How many households are there in Fort Valley?
There are a total of 3,118 households in Fort Valley, each made up of around 2 members. Family establishments represent 60.23% of these Fort Valley households, while non-family units account for the remaining 39.77%. Additionally, 32.97% of households have children and 67.03% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total households | 3,118 | 3.9% |
| Average People per Household | 2 | N/A |
| Family Households | 1,878 | 2.7% |
| Non-Family Households | 1,240 | 5.7% |
Family Households 60.23%
Non-Family Households 39.77%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 1,028 | 11.4% |
| Households without Children | 2,090 | 0.6% |
Households with Children 32.97%
Households without Children 67.03%
What are the median and average incomes in Fort Valley?
The average annual household income in Fort Valley is $55,305, while the median household income sits at $31,807 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $49,776, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $31,425.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $55,305 | -1.9% |
| Median Household Income | $31,807 | 4.0% |
| People below Poverty Level | 9 | N/A |
| People above Poverty Level | 4,571 | -1.2% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Fort Valley?
There are 4,120 housing units in Fort Valley, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1972. Of the 3,118 occupied housing units in Fort Valley, 41.66% are owner-occupied, while 58.34% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 37.26% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $97,600. In general, housing costs reach $708 per month in Fort Valley.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 4,120 | 3.4% |
| Median Year Built | 1972 | 0.1% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 513 | 19.0% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 169 | 9.0% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 671 | -1.8% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 494 | -17.1% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 1,013 | 19.2% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 311 | -31.2% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 557 | 22.1% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 300 | 50.0% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 92 | -42.9% |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 3,118 | 3.9% |
| Owner Occupied | 1,299 | 3.9% |
| Renter Occupied | $1,819 | 3.9% |
Owner Occupied 41.66%
Renter Occupied 58.34%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 484 | 11.3% |
| Without Mortgage | 815 | 0.0% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $97,600 | 10.7% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $116,300 | 24.1% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $708 | 7.9% |
With Mortgage 37.26%
Without Mortgage 62.74%
What is the level of education in Fort Valley?
Approximately 36.91% of the population in Fort Valley holds a high school degree (that's 2,672 residents), while 37.37% have attained a college certificate (1,419 locals) and 8.62% have a bachelor's degree (624 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 512 | 18.8% |
| Some High School | 2,672 | -6.2% |
| Some College | 1,419 | 7.4% |
| Associate Degree | 355 | -10.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 624 | 9.3% |
| Graduate Degree | 371 | 2.5% |
No High School 7.07%
Some High School 36.91%
Some College 37.37%
Associate Degree 4.9%
Bachelor's Degree 8.62%
Graduate Degree 5.13%
What is the marital status of Fort Valley residents?
A total of 4,671 people in Fort Valley have never been married (which represents 62.54% of the total population), while 1,640 of them are wedded (21.96%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 68 (0.91%) and 652 (8.73%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 4,671 | -2.8% |
| Married | 1,640 | -3.7% |
| Separated | 68 | -64.2% |
| Widowed | 506 | 10.2% |
| Divorced | 652 | 652.0% |
Never Married 62.54%
Married 21.96%
Separated 0.91%
Widowed 6.77%
Divorced 8.73%
What are the most common means of transportation in Fort Valley?
The top three means of transportation people in Fort Valley use to get to work are: car, walking and bicycle.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 2,812 | -1.8% |
| Walk | 185 | 16.4% |
What is the median and average household income in Fort Valley by zipcode?
Methodology & Disclaimers
Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2022 American Community Survey. The information is updated yearly, as soon as new data is made available by the US Census Bureau.
No representation, guarantee or warranty is made as to the accuracy or completeness of information modified or aggregated for specific neighborhoods and/or zip codes.