Economy & Jobs — Fort Valley, Georgia
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $50,283 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$45,300 |
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| Per Capita Income | $23,175 |
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| Poverty Rate | 29.6% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 7.4% |
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| In Labor Force | 3,781 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Retail | 21.3% |
| Education Healthcare | 21.2% |
| Manufacturing | 12.1% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Fast Food | 33 |
| Gas Stations | 16 |
| Hotels Motels | 12 |
| Convenience Stores | 10 |
| General Merchandise | 9 |
| Physician Offices | 9 |
| Child Day Care | 9 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 9 |
| Liquor Stores | 8 |
| Law Offices | 7 |
| Grocery Stores | 6 |
| Commercial Banks | 6 |
| Dental Offices | 6 |
| Used Car Dealers | 5 |
| Insurance Agencies | 5 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
