City safety & data profile

StatesboroGA

Statesboro, GA is a 31K-resident city in Bulloch County with a median household income of $44,737.

Bulloch County, Georgia. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for Statesboro, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. Statesboro has a population larger than 64% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, a median home value of $197,900, and 1 hospital serving the surrounding area.

Data updated 2026-07-20

31K
Population
Top 36%
By size
$44,737
Median income
$197,900
Median home
36%
Poverty rate

The read on Statesboro

Statesboro posts a median household income higher than 4% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks, where 1 hospital serves the Statesboro area.

Top 96%
by median income, US cities
1
hospital in & near Statesboro

Where Statesboro income ranks nationally

Median household income vs. every place Areazine profiles (place-level ACS)

$44,737 Bottom 4% higher than 4% of 3,889 places Areazine profiles

$0–$20,000: 0 places Areazine profiles (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 71 places Areazine profiles (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 788 places Areazine profiles (20%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 1,055 places Areazine profiles (27%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 768 places Areazine profiles (20%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 515 places Areazine profiles (13%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 308 places Areazine profiles (8%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 171 places Areazine profiles (4%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 92 places Areazine profiles (2%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 47 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $220,000–$240,000: 18 places Areazine profiles (0%). Above this entry. $240,000–$260,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. GA $0 $260,000 every profiled place, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (place-level) · 2024 ACS 5-year

The quick read

Reading Statesboro, GA beyond the headline numbers

Statesboro sits inside Bulloch County, Georgia, at roughly 32.45°N, -81.78°W. Population 30,721, $44,737 median household income. Median home value $197,900, median rent $944. Poverty rate 36%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: Statesboro's highest-prevalence health measure is short sleep duration at 39.5%, then obesity at 38.2%. 1 hospital in/around Statesboro, 3/5 avg rating, 1 with an ER.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, CDC PLACES, CMS Hospital Compare, plus live alerts for Statesboro from FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC. Comparison bars benchmark each metric against the national reference.

Population
30,721
Statesboro
Median Income
$44,737
-34% vs avg
Median Home Value
$197,900
-13% vs avg
Median Age
22.6
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (Bulloch County) - Statesboro's own historical series isn't separately published by the Census Bureau, so these year-over-year figures track the surrounding county, not the city alone.

20132024
Population
83K+16%
Median Income
$58,810+64%
Median Home Value
$222,500+65%
Poverty Rate
23%-27%
Unemployment
8.2%-11%

Economics

Economics indicators for Statesboro, GA
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$944/mo
Poverty Rate
36% +154% vs avg
Unemployment 9%
Bachelor's Degree+ 31.6%
Work From Home 12.3%
Public Transit 0.9%

Population

White 47.8%
African American 42.2%
Asian 1.6%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.9%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

Short Sleep Duration
39.5%
Obesity
38.2%
High Blood Pressure
29.2%
Physical Inactivity
26%
Frequent Mental Distress
24%
Binge Drinking
15.8%
Lack of Health Insurance
14.1%
Current Smoking
12.8%
Frequent Physical Distress
12.5%
Current Asthma
11.4%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 51.7%
Annual Checkup 74%

Other Measures

Diabetes
8.6%
Coronary Heart Disease
3.8%
Stroke
2.4%

Hospitals 1 total

Rating Distribution
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1
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0
0
Average Rating
3/5
Total Hospitals
1
With ER
1
EAST GEORGIA REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
STATESBORO · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★★☆☆

Frequently Asked Questions 6

What is the population of Statesboro, GA?
Statesboro, GA has a population of 30,721 people, located in Bulloch County, Georgia.
What is the median household income in Statesboro?
The median household income in Statesboro, GA is $44,737 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 36%.
What is the median home value in Statesboro?
The median home value in Statesboro, GA is $197,900. Median rent is $944/month.
What are the top health concerns in Statesboro?
The top health indicators in Statesboro include Short Sleep Duration (39.5%), Obesity (38.2%), High Blood Pressure (29.2%). Data from CDC PLACES.
How many hospitals are in Statesboro?
Statesboro has 1 hospital with an average rating of 3/5 stars. 1 have emergency departments.
What is the median age in Statesboro?
The median age in Statesboro, GA is 22.6 years. 31.6% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Statesboro, GA is located in Bulloch County, Georgia. With a population of 31K and a $44,737 median household income, the community faces health challenges including short sleep duration and obesity. Residents have access to 1 hospital with an average rating of 3/5 stars. Safety alerts for the Statesboro area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

Safety Guides

Primary source data

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Using Statesboro's profile

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Population and economics (income, home value, poverty, education) are place-level U.S. Census ACS; health is CDC PLACES; hospital counts reflect facilities in and around the city.

Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2024 5-year estimates, place geography). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Climate data from NOAA. Education data from NCES. Cost of living from Bureau of Economic Analysis. Crime statistics, where referenced on Areazine, originate from the FBI Crime Data Explorer. Housing market figures referenced on Areazine come from HUD Fair Market Rents. Census economics and population are at place geography; some health and hospital indicators are reported at the county level (Bulloch County) where that is the smallest published unit.

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