Echols County, GA Map & Demographics

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Echols County Overview

$24,751
PER CAPITA INCOME
$68,750
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$61,184
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
3.3%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
96.7¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.43
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
3,707
TOTAL POPULATION
1,703
MALE POPULATION
2,004
FEMALE POPULATION
84.98
MALES / 100 FEMALES
117.67
FEMALES / 100 MALES
34.7
MEDIAN AGE
3.5
AVG FAMILY SIZE
3.0
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
1,940
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
65.2%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
2.0%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Echols County Area Codes

Income in Echols County

Income Overview in Echols County

Per Capita Income in Echols County is $24,751, while median incomes of families and households are $68,750 and $61,184 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income3,707$24,751
Median Family Income958$68,750
Mean Family Income958$76,887
Median Household Income1,227$61,184
Mean Household Income1,227$70,181
Income Deficit958$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)3,7073.29%
Wage / Income Gap ($)3,70796.71¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index3,7070.43

Earnings by Sex in Echols County

Average Earnings in Echols County are $34,250, $34,488 for men and $33,352 for women, a difference of 3.3%.
Earnings by Sex in Echols County
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male1,080 (55.9%)$34,488
Female853 (44.1%)$33,352
Total1,933 (100.0%)$34,250

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Echols County

The most common earnings brackets in Echols County are $22,500 to $24,999 for men (212 | 19.6%) and $35,000 to $39,999 for women (120 | 14.1%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Echols County
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less35 (3.2%)39 (4.6%)
$2,500 to $4,99925 (2.3%)40 (4.7%)
$5,000 to $7,4990 (0.0%)42 (4.9%)
$7,500 to $9,99915 (1.4%)86 (10.1%)
$10,000 to $12,49928 (2.6%)41 (4.8%)
$12,500 to $14,99924 (2.2%)13 (1.5%)
$15,000 to $17,49925 (2.3%)34 (4.0%)
$17,500 to $19,99922 (2.0%)24 (2.8%)
$20,000 to $22,49912 (1.1%)6 (0.7%)
$22,500 to $24,999212 (19.6%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $29,99943 (4.0%)67 (7.9%)
$30,000 to $34,999116 (10.7%)49 (5.7%)
$35,000 to $39,99980 (7.4%)120 (14.1%)
$40,000 to $44,99959 (5.5%)48 (5.6%)
$45,000 to $49,99928 (2.6%)55 (6.5%)
$50,000 to $54,99975 (6.9%)36 (4.2%)
$55,000 to $64,99961 (5.7%)95 (11.1%)
$65,000 to $74,999117 (10.8%)35 (4.1%)
$75,000 to $99,99980 (7.4%)16 (1.9%)
$100,000+23 (2.1%)7 (0.8%)
Total1,080 (100.0%)853 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Echols County

Average earnings in Echols County are $41,330 for men and $37,067 for women, a difference of 10.3%. Men with an educational attainment of high school diploma enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $53,068, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $32,315. Women with an educational attainment of bachelor's degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $70,786, while those with high school diploma education have the smallest earnings of $28,229.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Echols County
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$32,315$33,068
High School Diploma$53,068$28,229
College or Associate's Degree$41,739$36,042
Bachelor's Degree--
Graduate Degree--
Total$41,330$37,067

Family Income in Echols County

Family Income Brackets in Echols County

According to the Echols County family income data, there are 253 families falling into the $50,000 to $74,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 26.4% of all families. Conversely, the $150,000 to $199,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 20 families (2.1%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Echols County
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,000636.6%
$10,000 to $14,999535.5%
$15,000 to $24,999737.6%
$25,000 to $34,999717.4%
$35,000 to $49,999646.7%
$50,000 to $74,99925326.4%
$75,000 to $99,99911812.3%
$100,000 to $149,99919420.3%
$150,000 to $199,999202.1%
$200,000+495.1%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Echols County

5-person families (79 | 8.3%) account for the highest median family income in Echols County with $96,406 per family, while 2-person families (388 | 40.5%) have the highest median income of $30,875 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Echols County
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families388 (40.5%)$61,750
3-Person Families139 (14.5%)$31,250
4-Person Families290 (30.3%)$72,456
5-Person Families79 (8.3%)$96,406
6-Person Families52 (5.4%)$0
7+ Person Families10 (1.0%)$0
Total958 (100.0%)$68,750

Family Income by Number of Earners in Echols County

Family Income by Number of Earners in Echols County
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners213 (22.2%)$0
1 Earner248 (25.9%)$49,643
2 Earners309 (32.3%)$107,928
3+ Earners188 (19.6%)$93,409
Total958 (100.0%)$68,750

Household Income in Echols County

Household Income Brackets in Echols County

With 328 households falling in the category, the $50,000 to $74,999 income range is the most frequent in Echols County, accounting for 26.7% of all households. In contrast, only 25 households (2.0%) fall into the $150,000 to $199,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Echols County
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,0001078.7%
$10,000 to $14,999877.1%
$15,000 to $24,9991179.5%
$25,000 to $34,999907.3%
$35,000 to $49,999675.5%
$50,000 to $74,99932826.7%
$75,000 to $99,9991139.2%
$100,000 to $149,99924720.1%
$150,000 to $199,999252.0%
$200,000+494.0%

Household Income by Householder Age in Echols County

The median household income in Echols County is $61,184, with the highest median household income of $76,375 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 529 households (43.1%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $0, with 34 households (2.8%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Echols County
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years34 (2.8%)$0
25 to 44 Years389 (31.7%)$61,677
45 to 64 Years529 (43.1%)$76,375
65+ Years275 (22.4%)$33,438
Total1,227 (100.0%)$61,184

Poverty in Echols County

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Echols County

With 9.0% poverty level for males and 20.0% for females among the residents of Echols County, 5 year old males and under 5 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 18 males (81.8%) and 72 females (38.5%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Echols County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years32 (39.5%)72 (38.5%)
5 Years18 (81.8%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years0 (0.0%)28 (18.2%)
12 to 14 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years0 (0.0%)18 (17.8%)
18 to 24 Years13 (4.1%)39 (16.8%)
25 to 34 Years29 (14.8%)86 (35.7%)
35 to 44 Years21 (7.7%)48 (17.1%)
45 to 54 Years21 (13.1%)17 (5.9%)
55 to 64 Years5 (2.4%)26 (17.6%)
65 to 74 Years12 (10.8%)60 (35.1%)
75 Years and over3 (3.5%)7 (6.5%)
Total154 (9.0%)401 (20.0%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Echols County

According to the poverty statistics in Echols County, males aged 6 to 11 years and females aged 5 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Echols County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years49 (60.5%)115 (61.5%)
5 Years4 (18.2%)20 (100.0%)
6 to 11 Years113 (100.0%)126 (81.8%)
12 to 14 Years68 (100.0%)68 (100.0%)
15 Years10 (100.0%)8 (100.0%)
16 and 17 Years52 (100.0%)83 (82.2%)
18 to 24 Years307 (95.9%)193 (83.2%)
25 to 34 Years167 (85.2%)155 (64.3%)
35 to 44 Years250 (92.2%)232 (82.9%)
45 to 54 Years139 (86.9%)269 (94.1%)
55 to 64 Years208 (97.7%)122 (82.4%)
65 to 74 Years99 (89.2%)111 (64.9%)
75 Years and over83 (96.5%)101 (93.5%)
Total1,549 (91.0%)1,603 (80.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Echols County

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Echols County show that 6.1% or 39 of the total 636 families live below the poverty line. Families with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate of 10.3%, comprising of 33 families. On the other hand, families with 3 or 4 children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Echols County
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children283 (97.9%)6 (2.1%)
1 or 2 Children288 (89.7%)33 (10.3%)
3 or 4 Children26 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total597 (93.9%)39 (6.1%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Echols County

According to the poverty data in Echols County, 7.7% or 3 single-father households and 33.2% or 94 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with no children have the highest poverty rate, with 3 households (11.5%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 7 households (63.6%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Echols County
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children3 (11.5%)53 (48.2%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)34 (21.0%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)7 (63.6%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total3 (7.7%)94 (33.2%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Echols County

The poverty data for Echols County shows that 39 of the married-couple family households (6.1%) and 97 of the single-parent households (30.1%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 33 households (10.3%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 7 household (63.6%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Echols County
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children6 (2.1%)56 (41.2%)
1 or 2 Children33 (10.3%)34 (19.4%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)7 (63.6%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total39 (6.1%)97 (30.1%)

Race in Echols County

The most populous races in Echols County are White / Caucasian (2,444 | 65.9%), Hispanic or Latino (1,149 | 31.0%), and Two or more Races (727 | 19.6%).
Race in Echols County
Race# Population% Population
Asian591.6%
Black / African American1534.1%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino1,14931.0%
Native / Alaskan40.1%
White / Caucasian2,44465.9%
Two or more Races72719.6%
Some other Race3208.6%
Total3,707100.0%

Ancestry in Echols County

The most populous ancestries reported in Echols County are Mexican (1,091 | 29.4%), English (488 | 13.2%), American (298 | 8.0%), Irish (230 | 6.2%), and German (78 | 2.1%), together accounting for 58.9% of all Echols County residents.
Ancestry in Echols County
Ancestry# Population% Population
African100.3%
American2988.0%
Burmese591.6%
Central American130.4%
Creek20.1%
Dutch220.6%
English48813.2%
European381.0%
German782.1%
Honduran130.4%
Irish2306.2%
Italian130.4%
Mexican1,09129.4%
Puerto Rican451.2%
Scotch-Irish80.2%
Scottish340.9%
Subsaharan African100.3%
Swedish50.1%
Welsh70.2%
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Immigrants in Echols County

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Echols County came from Central America (275 | 7.4%), Latin America (275 | 7.4%), Mexico (260 | 7.0%), Asia (20 | 0.5%), and Eastern Asia (20 | 0.5%), together accounting for 22.9% of all Echols County residents.
Immigrants in Echols County
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Asia200.5%
Central America2757.4%
Eastern Asia200.5%
El Salvador150.4%
Korea200.5%
Latin America2757.4%
Mexico2607.0%
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Sex and Age in Echols County

Sex and Age in Echols County

The most populous age groups in Echols County are 20 to 24 Years (280 | 16.4%) for men and 50 to 54 Years (201 | 10.0%) for women.
Sex and Age in Echols County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years81 (4.8%)187 (9.3%)
5 to 9 Years127 (7.5%)119 (5.9%)
10 to 14 Years76 (4.5%)123 (6.1%)
15 to 19 Years102 (6.0%)192 (9.6%)
20 to 24 Years280 (16.4%)149 (7.4%)
25 to 29 Years114 (6.7%)191 (9.5%)
30 to 34 Years82 (4.8%)50 (2.5%)
35 to 39 Years101 (5.9%)85 (4.2%)
40 to 44 Years170 (10.0%)195 (9.7%)
45 to 49 Years60 (3.5%)85 (4.2%)
50 to 54 Years100 (5.9%)201 (10.0%)
55 to 59 Years140 (8.2%)60 (3.0%)
60 to 64 Years73 (4.3%)88 (4.4%)
65 to 69 Years42 (2.5%)40 (2.0%)
70 to 74 Years69 (4.1%)131 (6.5%)
75 to 79 Years23 (1.3%)21 (1.1%)
80 to 84 Years27 (1.6%)63 (3.1%)
85 Years and over36 (2.1%)24 (1.2%)
Total1,703 (100.0%)2,004 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Echols County

Median Family Size in Echols County

The median family size in Echols County is 3.50 persons per family, with single male/father families (39 | 4.1%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.87 persons per family. On the other hand, married-couple families (636 | 66.4%) represent the smallest median family size with 3.45 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Echols County
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple636 (66.4%)3.45
Single Male/Father39 (4.1%)3.87
Single Female/Mother283 (29.5%)3.58
Total Families958 (100.0%)3.50

Median Household Size in Echols County

The median household size in Echols County is 3.02 persons per household, with single male/father households (39 | 3.2%) accounting for the largest median household size of 4 persons per household. non-family households (269 | 21.9%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.04 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Echols County
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple636 (51.8%)3.45
Single Male/Father39 (3.2%)4.00
Single Female/Mother283 (23.1%)3.80
Non-family269 (21.9%)1.04
Total Households1,227 (100.0%)3.02

Household Size by Marriage Status in Echols County

Out of a total of 1,227 households in Echols County, 958 (78.1%) are family households, while 269 (21.9%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 365, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 263.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Echols County
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-263 (21.4%)
2-Person Households365 (29.7%)6 (0.5%)
3-Person Households162 (13.2%)0 (0.0%)
4-Person Households246 (20.1%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households123 (10.0%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households52 (4.2%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households10 (0.8%)0 (0.0%)
Total958 (78.1%)269 (21.9%)

Female Fertility in Echols County

Fertility by Age in Echols County

Average fertility rate in Echols County is 118.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 185.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 63.2% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Echols County
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years72 (63.2%)185.0
35 to 50 years42 (36.8%)109.0
Total114 (100.0%)118.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Echols County

93.9% of women with births (114) in Echols County are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 20 to 34 years age bracket with 9.7% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 35 to 50 years age bracket with 0.0% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Echols County
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years65 (90.3%)7 (9.7%)
35 to 50 years42 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total107 (93.9%)7 (6.1%)

Fertility by Education in Echols County

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Echols County
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School24 (21.0%)95.0
High School Diploma78 (68.4%)205.0
College or Associate's Degree5 (4.4%)24.0
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Graduate Degree7 (6.1%)101.0
Total114 (100.0%)118.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Echols County

6.1% of women with births in Echols County are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of high school diploma are most likely to be married with 100.0% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of less than high school are least likely to be married with 29.2% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Echols County
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School17 (70.8%)7 (29.2%)
High School Diploma78 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
College or Associate's Degree5 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree7 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total107 (93.9%)7 (6.1%)

Employment Characteristics in Echols County

Employment by Class of Employer in Echols County

Among the 1,901 employed individuals in Echols County, private company employees (1,328 | 69.9%), self-employed (not incorporated) (240 | 12.6%), and local government employees (160 | 8.4%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Echols County
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees1,32869.9%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)392.1%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)24012.6%
Not-for-profit Organizations120.6%
Local Government Employees1608.4%
State Government Employees804.2%
Federal Government Employees422.2%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total1,901100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Echols County

According to the labor force statistics for Echols County, out of the total population over 16 years of age (2,976), 65.2% or 1,940 individuals are in the labor force, with 2.0% or 39 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 20 to 24 years, with 97.2% or 417 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 25 to 29 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 13.7% or 27 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Echols County
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years47 (17.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Years417 (97.2%)5 (1.2%)
25 to 29 Years197 (64.6%)27 (13.7%)
30 to 34 Years105 (79.5%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years484 (87.8%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years395 (88.6%)6 (1.5%)
55 to 59 Years143 (71.5%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 64 Years34 (21.1%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years68 (24.1%)1 (1.5%)
75 Years and over50 (25.8%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,940 (65.2%)39 (2.0%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Echols County

According to labor force statistics for Echols County, 75.7% of individuals (1,359) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (1,795) are in the labor force, with 2.4% or 33 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 90.1% or 200 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with high school diploma education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 5.5% or 33 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Echols County
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School258 (72.7%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma598 (70.3%)47 (5.5%)
College / Associate Degree302 (82.3%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher200 (90.1%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,359 (75.7%)43 (2.4%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Echols County

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Echols County are Management (118 | 6.2%), Community & Social Service (96 | 5.1%), Education Instruction & Library (69 | 3.6%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (64 | 3.4%), and Health Technologists (52 | 2.7%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Echols County

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Echols County, the most male-oriented occupations are Arts, Media & Entertainment (46.7%), Management (44.9%), and Community & Social Service (13.5%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Business & Financial (100.0%), Education, Arts & Media (100.0%), and Legal Services & Support (100.0%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Echols County
OccupationMaleFemale
Management53 (44.9%)65 (55.1%)
Business & Financial0 (0.0%)8 (100.0%)
Computers, Engineering & Science0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Computers & Mathematics0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Architecture & Engineering0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Community & Social Service 13 (13.5%)83 (86.5%)
Education, Arts & Media0 (0.0%)4 (100.0%)
Legal Services & Support0 (0.0%)8 (100.0%)
Education Instruction & Library6 (8.7%)63 (91.3%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment7 (46.7%)8 (53.3%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating0 (0.0%)64 (100.0%)
Health Technologists0 (0.0%)52 (100.0%)
Total (Category)66 (23.1%)220 (76.9%)
Total (Overall)1,080 (56.8%)821 (43.2%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Echols County are Cleaning & Maintenance (86 | 4.5%), Food Preparation & Serving (74 | 3.9%), Security & Protection (41 | 2.2%), Personal Care & Service (35 | 1.8%), and Law Enforcement (25 | 1.3%).
Services Occupations in Echols County

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Echols County, the most male-oriented occupations are Firefighting & Prevention (100.0%), Security & Protection (73.2%), and Food Preparation & Serving (67.6%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (100.0%), Personal Care & Service (91.4%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (47.7%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Echols County
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support0 (0.0%)19 (100.0%)
Security & Protection30 (73.2%)11 (26.8%)
Firefighting & Prevention16 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Law Enforcement14 (56.0%)11 (44.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving50 (67.6%)24 (32.4%)
Cleaning & Maintenance45 (52.3%)41 (47.7%)
Personal Care & Service3 (8.6%)32 (91.4%)
Total (Category)128 (50.2%)127 (49.8%)
Total (Overall)1,080 (56.8%)821 (43.2%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Echols County are Office & Administration (243 | 12.8%), and Sales & Related (180 | 9.5%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Echols County

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Echols County
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related36 (20.0%)144 (80.0%)
Office & Administration7 (2.9%)236 (97.1%)
Total (Category)43 (10.2%)380 (89.8%)
Total (Overall)1,080 (56.8%)821 (43.2%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Echols County are Construction & Extraction (224 | 11.8%), Farming, Fishing & Forestry (180 | 9.5%), and Installation, Maintenance & Repair (144 | 7.6%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Echols County

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Echols County
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry180 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction207 (92.4%)17 (7.6%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair131 (91.0%)13 (9.0%)
Total (Category)518 (94.5%)30 (5.5%)
Total (Overall)1,080 (56.8%)821 (43.2%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Echols County are Production (265 | 13.9%), Material Moving (70 | 3.7%), and Transportation (54 | 2.8%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Echols County

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Echols County
OccupationMaleFemale
Production228 (86.0%)37 (14.0%)
Transportation54 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Material Moving43 (61.4%)27 (38.6%)
Total (Category)325 (83.6%)64 (16.5%)
Total (Overall)1,080 (56.8%)821 (43.2%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Echols County

Employment Industries in Echols County

The major employment industries in Echols County include Construction (324 | 17.0%), Retail Trade (278 | 14.6%), Manufacturing (254 | 13.4%), Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (252 | 13.3%), and Educational Services (159 | 8.4%).
Employment Industries in Echols County

Employment Industries by Sex in Echols County

The Echols County industries that see more men than women are Manufacturing (96.1%), Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (80.6%), and Construction (69.4%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (100.0%), Information (100.0%), and Finance & Insurance (100.0%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Echols County
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting203 (80.6%)49 (19.4%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction0 (0.0%)7 (100.0%)
Construction225 (69.4%)99 (30.6%)
Manufacturing244 (96.1%)10 (3.9%)
Wholesale Trade15 (19.5%)62 (80.5%)
Retail Trade120 (43.2%)158 (56.8%)
Transportation & Warehousing34 (58.6%)24 (41.4%)
Utilities0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Information0 (0.0%)6 (100.0%)
Finance & Insurance0 (0.0%)18 (100.0%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing0 (0.0%)5 (100.0%)
Professional & Scientific0 (0.0%)13 (100.0%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support57 (55.3%)46 (44.7%)
Educational Services39 (24.5%)120 (75.5%)
Health Care & Social Assistance25 (23.2%)83 (76.8%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation10 (40.0%)15 (60.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services38 (55.1%)31 (44.9%)
Public Administration31 (43.7%)40 (56.3%)
Total1,080 (56.8%)821 (43.2%)

Education in Echols County

School Enrollment in Echols County

The most common levels of schooling among the 791 students in Echols County are high school (229 | 28.9%), middle school (166 | 21.0%), and college / undergraduate (150 | 19.0%).
School Enrollment in Echols County
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool192.4%
Kindergarten8711.0%
Elementary School11013.9%
Middle School16621.0%
High School22928.9%
College / Undergraduate15019.0%
Graduate / Professional303.8%
Total791100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Echols County

Out of a total of 791 students who are enrolled in schools in Echols County, 104 (13.1%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 687 (86.9%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 20 to 24 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 12 (29.3% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 15 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Echols County
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds15 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old182 (90.5%)19 (9.5%)
10 to 14 Year Olds161 (83.9%)31 (16.2%)
15 to 17 Year Olds138 (84.7%)25 (15.3%)
18 to 19 Year Olds98 (90.7%)10 (9.3%)
20 to 24 Year Olds29 (70.7%)12 (29.3%)
25 to 34 Year Olds39 (95.1%)2 (4.9%)
35 Years and over25 (83.3%)5 (16.7%)
Total687 (86.9%)104 (13.1%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Echols County

Education (95 | 30.0%), business (73 | 23.0%), liberal arts & history (71 | 22.4%), psychology (28 | 8.8%), and bio, nature & agricultural (13 | 4.1%) are the most common fields of study among 317 individuals in Echols County who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Echols County
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics00.0%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural134.1%
Physical & Health Sciences00.0%
Psychology288.8%
Social Sciences51.6%
Engineering82.5%
Multidisciplinary Studies134.1%
Science & Technology00.0%
Business7323.0%
Education9530.0%
Literature & Languages41.3%
Liberal Arts & History7122.4%
Visual & Performing Arts72.2%
Communications00.0%
Arts & Humanities00.0%
Total317100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Echols County

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Echols County

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Echols County are males with 3 vehicles (312, accounting for 29.0%) and females with 3 vehicles (186, making up 38.0%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Echols County
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle5 (0.5%)13 (1.6%)
1 Vehicle100 (9.3%)92 (11.2%)
2 Vehicles249 (23.2%)255 (31.1%)
3 Vehicles312 (29.0%)186 (22.7%)
4 Vehicles214 (19.9%)174 (21.2%)
5 or more Vehicles195 (18.1%)101 (12.3%)
Total1,075 (100.0%)821 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Echols County

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Echols County are 5 to 9 minutes (427 commuters, 22.7%), less than 5 minutes (312 commuters, 16.6%), and 25 to 29 minutes (211 commuters, 11.2%).
Commute Time in Echols County
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes31216.6%
5 to 9 Minutes42722.7%
10 to 14 Minutes482.6%
15 to 19 Minutes1327.0%
20 to 24 Minutes19110.2%
25 to 29 Minutes21111.2%
30 to 34 Minutes1467.8%
35 to 39 Minutes392.1%
40 to 44 Minutes1216.4%
45 to 59 Minutes1306.9%
60 to 89 Minutes723.8%
90 or more Minutes492.6%

Commute Time by Sex in Echols County

The most common commute times in Echols County are 5 to 9 minutes (255 commuters, 24.1%) for males and 5 to 9 minutes (172 commuters, 20.9%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Echols County
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes175 (16.6%)137 (16.7%)
5 to 9 Minutes255 (24.1%)172 (20.9%)
10 to 14 Minutes20 (1.9%)28 (3.4%)
15 to 19 Minutes51 (4.8%)81 (9.9%)
20 to 24 Minutes136 (12.9%)55 (6.7%)
25 to 29 Minutes72 (6.8%)139 (16.9%)
30 to 34 Minutes84 (8.0%)62 (7.5%)
35 to 39 Minutes34 (3.2%)5 (0.6%)
40 to 44 Minutes47 (4.4%)74 (9.0%)
45 to 59 Minutes104 (9.8%)26 (3.2%)
60 to 89 Minutes46 (4.3%)26 (3.2%)
90 or more Minutes33 (3.1%)16 (1.9%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Echols County

The most frequent times of departure to work in Echols County are 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (384, 36.3%) for males and 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (306, 37.3%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Echols County
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM95 (9.0%)5 (0.6%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM15 (1.4%)0 (0.0%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM0 (0.0%)62 (7.5%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM82 (7.8%)129 (15.7%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM183 (17.3%)0 (0.0%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM384 (36.3%)306 (37.3%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM52 (4.9%)122 (14.9%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM121 (11.5%)64 (7.8%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM32 (3.0%)33 (4.0%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM30 (2.8%)51 (6.2%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM0 (0.0%)12 (1.5%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM0 (0.0%)32 (3.9%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM38 (3.6%)5 (0.6%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM25 (2.4%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,057 (100.0%)821 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Echols County

Occupancy by Ownership in Echols County

Of the total 1,227 dwellings in Echols County, owner-occupied units account for 936 (76.3%), while renter-occupied units make up 291 (23.7%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Echols County
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units93676.3%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units29123.7%
Total Occupied Housing Units1,227100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Echols County

Occupancy by Household Size in Echols County
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household26321.4%
2-Person Household37130.2%
3-Person Household16213.2%
4+ Person Household43135.1%
Total Housing Units1,227100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Echols County

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Echols County
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household196 (74.5%)67 (25.5%)
2-Person Household296 (79.8%)75 (20.2%)
3-Person Household82 (50.6%)80 (49.4%)
4+ Person Household362 (84.0%)69 (16.0%)
Total Housing Units936 (76.3%)291 (23.7%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Echols County

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Echols County
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School127 (73.0%)47 (27.0%)
High School Diploma513 (78.7%)139 (21.3%)
College/Associate Degree162 (79.0%)43 (21.0%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher134 (68.4%)62 (31.6%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Echols County

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Echols County
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years22918.7%
35 to 44 Years19415.8%
45 to 54 Years27222.2%
55 to 64 Years25720.9%
65 to 74 Years16813.7%
75 to 84 Years524.2%
85 Years and Over554.5%
Total1,227100.0%

Housing Finances in Echols County

Median Income by Occupancy in Echols County

Median Income by Occupancy in Echols County
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied936 (76.3%)$65,455
Renter-Occupied291 (23.7%)$0
Average1,227 (100.0%)$61,184

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Echols County

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Echols County
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,00014 (1.5%)56 (19.2%)
$5,000 to $9,99934 (3.6%)3 (1.0%)
$10,000 to $14,99915 (1.6%)72 (24.7%)
$15,000 to $19,9997 (0.7%)19 (6.5%)
$20,000 to $24,99980 (8.6%)10 (3.4%)
$25,000 to $34,99982 (8.8%)7 (2.4%)
$35,000 to $49,99942 (4.5%)25 (8.6%)
$50,000 to $74,999238 (25.4%)89 (30.6%)
$75,000 to $99,999103 (11.0%)10 (3.4%)
$100,000 to $149,999247 (26.4%)0 (0.0%)
$150,000 or more74 (7.9%)0 (0.0%)
Total936 (100.0%)291 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Echols County

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Echols County
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $300147 (15.7%)0 (0.0%)
$300 to $499302 (32.3%)15 (5.1%)
$500 to $799141 (15.1%)102 (35.0%)
$800 to $999103 (11.0%)21 (7.2%)
$1,000 to $1,499198 (21.1%)43 (14.8%)
$1,500 to $1,99923 (2.5%)20 (6.9%)
$2,000 to $2,49915 (1.6%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $2,9997 (0.7%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total936 (100.0%)291 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Echols County

Housing Structures in Echols County

Housing Structures in Echols County
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached58747.8%
Single Unit, Attached201.6%
2 Unit Apartments131.1%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments00.0%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments50.4%
10 or more Apartments00.0%
Mobile Home / Other60249.1%
Total1,227100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Echols County

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Echols County
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached503 (85.7%)84 (14.3%)
Single Unit, Attached0 (0.0%)20 (100.0%)
2 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)13 (100.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)5 (100.0%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mobile Home / Other433 (71.9%)169 (28.1%)
Total936 (76.3%)291 (23.7%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Echols County

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Echols County
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 or 3 Rooms15 (1.6%)47 (16.2%)
4 or 5 Rooms368 (39.3%)182 (62.5%)
6 or 7 Rooms265 (28.3%)40 (13.8%)
8 or more Rooms288 (30.8%)22 (7.6%)
Total936 (100.0%)291 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Echols County

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Echols County
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas13 (1.4%)0 (0.0%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas55 (5.9%)10 (3.4%)
Electricity854 (91.2%)281 (96.6%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels5 (0.5%)0 (0.0%)
No Fuel Used9 (1.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total936 (100.0%)291 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Echols County

Household Vehicle Usage in Echols County
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle13 (1.4%)0 (0.0%)
1 Vehicle201 (21.5%)82 (28.2%)
2 Vehicles294 (31.4%)136 (46.7%)
3 or more Vehicles428 (45.7%)73 (25.1%)
Total936 (100.0%)291 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Echols County

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Echols County

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units608328
Median Property Value$93,300$125,800
Median Household Income$63,712$39
Monthly Housing Costs$428$0
Real Estate Taxes$1,110$0

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Echols County

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Echols County
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,000233 (38.3%)33 (10.1%)
$50,000 to $99,99973 (12.0%)38 (11.6%)
$100,000 to $299,999165 (27.1%)217 (66.2%)
$300,000 to $499,99924 (4.0%)0 (0.0%)
$500,000 to $749,999113 (18.6%)0 (0.0%)
$750,000 to $999,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more0 (0.0%)40 (12.2%)
Total608 (100.0%)328 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Echols County

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Echols County
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,00046 (7.6%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $24,99940 (6.6%)2 (0.6%)
$25,000 to $34,99975 (12.3%)62 (18.9%)
$35,000 to $49,99926 (4.3%)7 (2.1%)
$50,000 to $74,999156 (25.7%)16 (4.9%)
$75,000 to $99,99953 (8.7%)82 (25.0%)
$100,000 to $149,999177 (29.1%)50 (15.2%)
$150,000 or more35 (5.8%)70 (21.3%)
Total608 (100.0%)328 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Echols County

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Echols County
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x285 (46.9%)71,979 (21,944.8%)
2.0x to 2.9x89 (14.6%)140 (42.7%)
3.0x to 3.9x73 (12.0%)97 (29.6%)
4.0x or more161 (26.5%)0 (0.0%)
Total608 (100.0%)328 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Echols County

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Echols County
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $800223 (36.7%)2 (0.6%)
$800 to $1,499145 (23.8%)148 (45.1%)
$800 to $1,499156 (25.7%)111 (33.8%)
Total608 (100.0%)328 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Echols County

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Echols County

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Echols County
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years285 (91.9%)25 (8.1%)
6 to 18 Years427 (68.6%)195 (31.4%)
19 to 25 Years446 (81.1%)104 (18.9%)
26 to 34 Years262 (67.0%)129 (33.0%)
35 to 44 Years300 (54.4%)251 (45.6%)
45 to 54 Years283 (63.4%)163 (36.5%)
55 to 64 Years306 (84.8%)55 (15.2%)
65 to 74 Years282 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older194 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total2,785 (75.1%)922 (24.9%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Echols County

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Echols County
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born285 (91.9%)25 (8.1%)
Foreign Born, Citizen427 (68.6%)195 (31.4%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen446 (81.1%)104 (18.9%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Echols County

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Echols County
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,000408 (62.8%)242 (37.2%)
$25,000 to $49,999318 (63.0%)187 (37.0%)
$50,000 to $74,999813 (85.5%)138 (14.5%)
$75,000 to $99,999294 (58.6%)208 (41.4%)
$100,000 and over950 (86.8%)144 (13.2%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Echols County

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Echols County
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 6180 (58.1%)123 (39.7%)
6 to 18 Years249 (40.0%)203 (32.6%)
19 to 25 Years50 (9.1%)400 (72.7%)
25 to 34 Years18 (4.6%)244 (62.4%)
35 to 44 Years11 (2.0%)289 (52.4%)
45 to 54 Years11 (2.5%)283 (63.4%)
55 to 64 Years104 (28.8%)265 (73.4%)
65 to 74 Years275 (97.5%)166 (58.9%)
75 Years and over194 (100.0%)143 (73.7%)
Total1,092 (29.5%)2,116 (57.1%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Echols County

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Echols County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years4 (1.5%)10 (2.9%)
18 to 34 Years12 (2.3%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years60 (9.3%)96 (13.5%)
65 to 74 Years65 (58.6%)7 (4.1%)
75 Years and over65 (75.6%)51 (47.2%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Echols County

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Echols County: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years17 (2.6%)5 (0.7%)
65 to 74 Years28 (25.2%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over56 (65.1%)3 (2.8%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Echols County: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)3 (0.9%)
18 to 34 Years12 (2.3%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years11 (1.7%)9 (1.3%)
65 to 74 Years18 (16.2%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over26 (30.2%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Echols County: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)7 (2.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)3 (0.4%)
65 to 74 Years6 (5.4%)6 (3.5%)
75 Years and over24 (27.9%)42 (38.9%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Echols County: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years12 (2.3%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years38 (5.9%)87 (12.2%)
65 to 74 Years19 (17.1%)7 (4.1%)
75 Years and over54 (62.8%)51 (47.2%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Echols County: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years4 (1.5%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years12 (2.3%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years5 (0.8%)23 (3.2%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over27 (31.4%)45 (41.7%)

Technology Access in Echols County

Computing Device Access in Echols County

Computing Device Access in Echols County
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop70957.8%
Smartphone87371.2%
Tablet42734.8%
No Computing Device27222.2%
Total1,227100.0%

Internet Access in Echols County

Internet Access in Echols County
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet00.0%
Broadband Home41233.6%
Cellular Data Only24620.1%
Satellite Internet756.1%
No Internet50341.0%
Total1,227100.0%

Echols County Summary

Echols County is a county located in the southeastern corner of the U.S. state of Georgia. As of the 2010 census, the population was 4,034, making it the second-least populous county in Georgia. The county seat is Statenville. The county was created on December 15, 1858 from parts of Clinch and Lowndes counties.

Geography

Echols County is located in the southeastern corner of Georgia, and is bordered by Florida to the south, Lowndes County to the west, and Clinch County to the north. The county has a total area of 246 square miles, of which 246 square miles is land and 0.2 square miles (0.1%) is water. The county is located in the Suwannee River basin.
The county is mostly rural, with the majority of the land being used for timber and farming. The county is home to the Okefenokee Swamp, which is the largest blackwater swamp in North America.

Demographics

As of the 2010 United States Census, there were 4,034 people, 1,541 households, and 1,093 families residing in the county. The population density was 16.4 inhabitants per square mile (6.3/km2). There were 1,845 housing units at an average density of 7.5 per square mile (2.9/km2). The racial makeup of the county was 68.2% white, 28.2% black or African American, 0.4% Asian, 0.2% American Indian, 0.1% Pacific islander, 1.3% from other races, and 1.6% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 2.7% of the population.

In terms of ancestry 15 2 were American 8 2 were English and 6 2 were Irish

The average household size was 2.60 and the average family size was 3.09. The median age was 39.2 years.

Economy

The economy of Echols County is largely based on agriculture and timber. The county is home to several large timber companies, including Rayonier, Georgia-Pacific, and International Paper. The county also has a large farming industry, with crops such as corn, soybeans, and cotton being grown.
The county also has a growing tourism industry, with the Okefenokee Swamp being a popular destination for visitors. The county is also home to several hunting and fishing lodges, as well as several campgrounds.

Conclusion

Echols County is a rural county located in the southeastern corner of Georgia. The county has a population of 4,034, and is home to the Okefenokee Swamp, the largest blackwater swamp in North America. The economy of the county is largely based on agriculture and timber, with the county being home to several large timber companies and a large farming industry. The county also has a growing tourism industry, with the Okefenokee Swamp being a popular destination for visitors.

Common Questions

What is Per Capita Income in Echols County?
Per Capita income in Echols County is $24,751.
What is the Median Family Income in Echols County?
Median Family Income in Echols County is $68,750.
What is the Median Household income in Echols County?
Median Household Income in Echols County is $61,184.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Echols County?
Income or Wage Gap in Echols County is 3.3%.
Women in Echols County earn 96.7 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Echols County?
Inequality or Gini Index in Echols County is 0.43.
What is the Total Population of Echols County?
Total Population of Echols County is 3,707.
What is the Total Male Population of Echols County?
Total Male Population of Echols County is 1,703.
What is the Total Female Population of Echols County?
Total Female Population of Echols County is 2,004.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Echols County?
There are 84.98 Males per 100 Females in Echols County.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Echols County?
There are 117.67 Females per 100 Males in Echols County.
What is the Median Population Age in Echols County?
Median Population Age in Echols County is 34.7 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Echols County
Average Family Size in Echols County is 3.5 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Echols County
Average Household Size in Echols County is 3.0 People.
How Large is the Labor Force in Echols County?
There are 1,940 People in the Labor Forcein in Echols County.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Echols County?
65.2% of People are in the Labor Force in Echols County.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Echols County?
Unemployment Rate in Echols County is 2.0%.