Fitzgerald, GA
Demographics And Statistics
Living In Fitzgerald, Georgia Summary
Life in Fitzgerald research summary. HomeSnacks has been using Saturday Night Science to research the quality of life in Fitzgerald over the past nine years using Census, FBI, Zillow, and other primary data sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Fitzgerald:
The population in Fitzgerald is 8,972.
The median home value in Fitzgerald is $109,147.
The median income in Fitzgerald is $32,500.
The cost of living in Fitzgerald is 81 which is 0.8x lower than the national average.
The median rent in Fitzgerald is $631.
The unemployment rate in Fitzgerald is 6.1%.
The poverty rate in Fitzgerald is 27.2%.
The average high in Fitzgerald is 77.3° and the average low is 54.7°.
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Fitzgerald, GA Crime Report
Crime in Fitzgerald summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Fitzgerald. Key points include:
There were 460 total crimes in Fitzgerald in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Fitzgerald is 5,133.9 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Fitzgerald is 1,138.4 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Fitzgerald is 3,995.5 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Fitzgerald is 120.89% above the national average.
Total Crimes
Above National Average
Crime In Fitzgerald Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Fitzgerald / 100k People |
Georgia / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 460 | 5,133.9 | 2,407.4 | 2,324.2 |
| Violent Crime | 102 | 1,138.4 | 400.1 | 369.8 |
| Murder | 1 | 11.2 | 8.8 | 6.3 |
| Robbery | 2 | 22.3 | 65.5 | 66.1 |
| Aggravated Assault | 95 | 1,060.3 | 293.8 | 268.2 |
| Property Crime | 358 | 3,995.5 | 2,007.4 | 1,954.4 |
| Burglary | 39 | 435.3 | 290.7 | 269.8 |
| Larceny | 291 | 3,247.8 | 1,478.5 | 1,401.9 |
| Car Theft | 28 | 312.5 | 238.2 | 282.7 |
Fitzgerald, GA Cost Of Living
Cost of living in Fitzgerald summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Fitzgerald. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Georgia. Key points include:
The cost of living in Fitzgerald is 81 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Fitzgerald is 0.8x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Fitzgerald is $109,147.
The median income in Fitzgerald is $32,500.
Fitzgerald's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Fitzgerald Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Fitzgerald | Georgia | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 81 | 89 | 100 | |
| Services | 95 | 95 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 97 | 96 | 100 | |
| Health | 95 | 98 | 100 | |
| Housing | 52 | 76 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 87 | 90 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 90 | 86 | 100 | |
Fitzgerald, GA Weather
The average high in Fitzgerald is 77.3° and the average low is 54.7°.
There are 71.2 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 45.9 inches of precipitation each year with 0.1 inches of snow.
| Stat | Fitzgerald |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 77.3 |
| Average Annual Low | 54.7 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 71.2 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 45.9 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 0.1 |
Average High
Days of Rain
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1 Reviews & Comments About Fitzgerald
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Amanda Cravey -
I live in Fitzgerald and crime isnt high here. I do agree there aren't any jobs. Most people work out of town but I'd rather live here where it's cheaper and drive 20 minutes to work.
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Fitzgerald Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Fitzgerald
The current population in Fitzgerald is 8,972. The population has decreased -1.0% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 8,972 | 1.2% |
| 2021 | 8,865 | -0.2% |
| 2020 | 8,884 | -1.4% |
| 2019 | 9,006 | -0.3% |
| 2018 | 9,032 | -0.2% |
| 2017 | 9,054 | -0.2% |
| 2016 | 9,069 | -0.0% |
| 2015 | 9,070 | 0.1% |
| 2014 | 9,064 | 0.1% |
| 2013 | 9,059 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Fitzgerald
Fitzgerald is:
43.1% White with 3,871 White residents.
54.1% African American with 4,851 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 0 American Indian residents.
0.7% Asian with 63 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.0% Other with 0 Other residents.
0.9% Two Or More with 85 Two Or More residents.
1.1% Hispanic with 102 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Fitzgerald | GA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 43.1% | 50.8% | 58.9% |
| African American | 54.1% | 31.1% | 12.1% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 0.7% | 4.3% | 5.7% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Two Or More | 0.9% | 3.1% | 3.5% |
| Hispanic | 1.1% | 10.1% | 18.7% |
Gender in Fitzgerald
Fitzgerald is 55.7% female with 4,995 female residents.
Fitzgerald is 44.3% male with 3,976 male residents.
| Gender | Fitzgerald | GA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 55.7% | 51.1% | 50.4% |
| Male | 44.3% | 48.9% | 49.6% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Fitzgerald for adults over 25
3.0% of adults in Fitzgerald completed < 9th grade.
9.0% of adults in Fitzgerald completed 9-12th grade.
55.0% of adults in Fitzgerald completed high school / ged.
13.0% of adults in Fitzgerald completed some college.
6.0% of adults in Fitzgerald completed associate's degree.
10.0% of adults in Fitzgerald completed bachelor's degree.
3.0% of adults in Fitzgerald completed master's degree.
1.0% of adults in Fitzgerald completed professional degree.
0.0% of adults in Fitzgerald completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Fitzgerald | GA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 3.0% | 5.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 9.0% | 7.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 55.0% | 27.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 13.0% | 20.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 6.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 10.0% | 20.0% | 21.0% |
| Master's Degree | 3.0% | 9.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Fitzgerald, Georgia
12.4% of households in Fitzgerald earn Less than $10,000.
4.9% of households in Fitzgerald earn $10,000 to $14,999.
15.2% of households in Fitzgerald earn $15,000 to $24,999.
20.2% of households in Fitzgerald earn $25,000 to $34,999.
12.3% of households in Fitzgerald earn $35,000 to $49,999.
15.5% of households in Fitzgerald earn $50,000 to $74,999.
8.3% of households in Fitzgerald earn $75,000 to $99,999.
8.2% of households in Fitzgerald earn $100,000 to $149,999.
1.9% of households in Fitzgerald earn $150,000 to $199,999.
1.1% of households in Fitzgerald earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Fitzgerald | GA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 12.4% | 5.4% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 4.9% | 3.8% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 15.2% | 7.5% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 20.2% | 7.9% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 12.3% | 11.2% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 15.5% | 16.6% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 8.3% | 13.1% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 8.2% | 16.6% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 1.9% | 8.1% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more | 1.1% | 10.0% | 11.4% |
