Georgetown-Quitman County unified government: Economy & Jobs
Median household income in Georgetown-Quitman County unified government is $40,179 (about the same as Quitman County median $40,179; 1.9× below Georgia median $77,353), with homes at a median value of $104,600. The surrounding county supports 313 jobs (avg $38,187).
- $41,523 avg taxable income per return — similar than the median household income (vs Georgia $75,639).
Income & Affordability
Median household income $40,179 — below the Georgia median ($70,136). Poverty rate 15.7% (U.S. average ~12.5%).
| Affordability · Price To Income Ratio | 2.6× |
|---|---|
| Affordability · Rent To Income Pct | 27.4% |
| Affordability · Affordable | Yes |
| Affordability · Interpretation | very affordable |
| Irs Income · IRS tax returns filed | $900 |
| Irs Income · Total Adjusted Gross Income (thousands) | $37,371 |
| Irs Income · Average AGI per return | $41,523 (vs Georgia $75,639) |
| Irs Income · Year | 2022 |
| Income Estimate | $41,977 |
| Median Household Income | $40,179 (vs Georgia $70,136) |
| Poverty Rate | 15.7% |
Sources: IRS SOI 2022 · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Economic Character
Qualitative classification derived from Census occupation, industry, and income data — workforce composition (white-collar/blue-collar), top employing sector, and income tier.
| Economic Character · Workforce | blue_collar |
|---|---|
| Economic Character · Top Industry | Education Healthcare |
| Economic Character · Income Level | working-class |
| Economic Character · Median Income | $40,179 |
Employment & Workforce
Employment + workforce stats. The county-level employment count covers all jobs within the county, not just town residents. Unemployment rate 11.5% — above the U.S. average of ~4%. 1% work from home (U.S. average ~15%).
| Commuter Profile · Work From Home Pct | 0.6% |
|---|---|
| Commuter Profile · Primary Mode | drove alone |
| Employment · Avg annual employment (county) | 313 |
| Employment · Total annual wages (county) | $11,965,415 |
| Employment · Average annual pay | $38,187 |
| Employment · Year | 2024 |
| State Occupation Wages · Year | 2023 |
| State Occupation Wages · All Occupations · Soc Code | 00-0000 |
| State Occupation Wages · All Occupations · Title | All Occupations |
| State Occupation Wages · All Occupations · Employment | 4,757,900 |
| Unemployment Rate | 11.5% (vs Georgia 3.5%) |
Sources: BLS QCEW 2023 · BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OES) · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Industry Sectors
Major industries by establishment count from Census County Business Patterns (2022). Sectors are NAICS-coded; counts are county-wide employer establishments.
| Agriculture · Total Farms | 22 |
|---|---|
| Agriculture · Land In Farms Acres | 10,732 |
| Agriculture · Avg Farm Size Acres | 487.80 |
| Agriculture · Top Commodities | Animal Totals, Cattle, Poultry Totals, Equine, Crop Totals |
| Agriculture · Year | 2022 |
| Business Patterns · Establishments (employer count) | 35 |
| Business Patterns · Total Employees | 179 |
| Business Patterns · Annual Payroll Thousands | 5,247 |
| Business Patterns · Year | 2022 |
Sources: USDA NASS Census 2022 — county FIPS matched · Census CBP API — county FIPS match
Local Business Mix
Retail and service businesses by category (Census CBP NAICS-coded). Counts cover the surrounding county, not just the town. Reflects the everyday commercial mix residents can access.
| Local Businesses · Convenience Stores | 3 |
|---|---|
| Local Businesses · Gas Stations | 4 |
Sources: Census CBP — NAICS detail codes
Chamber of Commerce
IRS-registered chamber of commerce organizations matched to this town. Reflects the IRS Exempt Organizations BMF; some chambers operate informally and may not appear here.
| Chamber Of Commerce · Name | GREATER ROME CHAMBER OF COMMERCE FOUNDATION INC |
|---|
Sources: IRS EO BMF · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Spending & Tax
Federal spending flowing to the surrounding county — direct payments, grants, contracts, loans (USAspending.gov).
| Federal Spending · Federal Spending Fy2024 | $20,115,519 |
|---|---|
| Federal Spending · Per Capita | 9,000.23 (vs Georgia $7,735) |
| Federal Spending · Population | 2,235 people (vs Georgia 37,381) |
Sources: USAspending API
Other
| Pct Drove Alone | 86.1% |
|---|---|
| Pct Walked | 0.6% |
| Retirement Score · Median age | 58.4 years (vs Georgia 35.6y) |
| Retirement Score · Ss Household Pct | 61.6% |
| Retirement Score · Affordable | Yes |
| Retirement Score · Factors | older population, strong SS base, affordable |
| Retirement Score · Rating | good |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12