Economy & Jobs — Elberton, Georgia
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $50,059 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$47,200 |
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| Per Capita Income | $26,419 |
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| Poverty Rate | 25.7% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 3.9% |
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| In Labor Force | 1,950 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Manufacturing | 28.1% |
| Retail | 17.2% |
| Education Healthcare | 12.7% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Gas Stations | 15 |
| Fast Food | 13 |
| Insurance Agencies | 8 |
| Convenience Stores | 6 |
| Commercial Banks | 6 |
| Law Offices | 6 |
| Child Day Care | 6 |
| Hotels Motels | 5 |
| Grocery Stores | 4 |
| General Merchandise | 4 |
| Auto Repair | 4 |
| Dental Offices | 4 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 4 |
| Physician Offices | 3 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
