City

Claxton, GA

1 ZIP code  ·  Evans County  ·  Georgia

👥11,167Population
💰$54,239Median HH Income▼ 29% below avg
🎂37.0Median Age
🏠$142,800Median Home Value▼ 49% below avg
🎓25.2%College Grads▼ 35% below avg
📊6.0%Unemployment▲ 23% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.3% Female 52.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 56.4%Hispanic: 12.4%Black: 26.4%Asian: 0.3%Other: 4%Race
White56.4%
Hispanic12.4%
Black26.4%
Asian0.3%
Other4.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
20%
18–24
9%
25–44
24%
45–64
23%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age37.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.64
Below Poverty17.3% ▲ 73% above avg
College Grads25.2% ▼ 35% below avg
Unemployment6.0% ▲ 23% above avg
No HS Diploma66 (1.1%)
HS Graduate2,517 (40.7%)
Some College1,129 (18.3%)
Associates908 (14.7%)
Bachelors493 (8%)
Graduate Degree1,066 (17.3%)

Education

No HS: 1.1%HS Grad: 40.7%Some College: 18.3%Associates: 14.7%Bachelors: 8%Graduate: 17.3%Edu
No HS1.1%
HS Grad40.7%
Some College18.3%
Associates14.7%
Bachelors8.0%
Graduate17.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 65%Renter: 35%Tenure
Owner65.0%
Renter35.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
15%
$50k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
18%
$200k–$300k
12%
$300k–$500k
15%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$54,239 ▼ 29% below avg
Median Home Value$142,800 ▼ 49% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$715/mo
Total Housing Units4,859
Vacant Units838

Income Distribution

Under $25k
23%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
28%
$75k–$100k
7%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
90%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
6%
Work From Home
3%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
41%
15–30 min
19%
30–45 min
18%
Over 45 min
22%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
24%
2000+
56%
About Claxton, GA

Claxton is a city in Georgia, located in Evans County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 11,167 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 37 years.

Economically, Claxton is a working-class community. The median household income of $54,239 is below the national average. Approximately 17.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.0%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Claxton is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $142,800, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $715 per month. Homeownership is high at 65.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Claxton is moderately educated. 25.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority White (56.37%).

Claxton, GA offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Georgia.

ZIP Codes in Claxton
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
30417 11,167 $54,239 $142,800 $715 6.0% 25.2% 65.0%