Muscogee County Summary

Life in Muscogee County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Muscogee County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Muscogee County:

  • The population in Muscogee County is 204,572.

  • The median home value in Muscogee County is $164,096.

  • The median income in Muscogee County is $54,561.

  • The median rent in Muscogee County is $1,038.

  • The unemployment rate in Muscogee County is 7.3%.

  • The poverty rate in Muscogee County is 18.7%.

  • The average high in Muscogee County is 80.7° and there are 113.6 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Muscogee County

List Of Cities & Towns in Muscogee County

Columbus, GA Population 204,572

Map Of Muscogee County

Muscogee County, GA Weather

  • The average high in Muscogee County is 80.7°.

  • There are 84.11 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 113.6 inches of rain each year with 0.3 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 5:25 hours of sun each day in Muscogee County.

StatMuscogee County
Mean High80.7
Nice Days84.11
Rainfall113.6
Snowfall0.3
Sunny_hours5:25
80.7°
Average High
113.6
Inches of Rain

Muscogee County Photos

Columbus Georgiac The Fountain City
Source: Wikipedia User Garydunncolumbusgausa | CC BY-SA 3.0
Government Center Columbus Georgia Consolidated Government
Source: Wikipedia User Garydunncolumbusgausa | CC BY-SA 3.0
Columbusc Ga Auburnc Al Metro Area Map
Source: Wikipedia User | PD
Downtown Columbusc Georgia
Source: Public Domain

Muscogee County Demographics

Population over time in Muscogee County

The current population in Muscogee County is 204,572. The population has increased 4.4% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 204,366 4.6%
2021 195,418 -0.2%
2020 195,739 -

Gender in Muscogee County

  • Muscogee County is 51.6% female with 105,599 female residents.

  • Muscogee County is 48.4% male with 98,972 male residents.

Female
51.6% (105,599)
Male
48.4% (98,972)
Gender Muscogee County GA USA
Female 51.6% 51.1% 50.4%
Male 48.4% 48.9% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Muscogee County

Muscogee County is:

  • 38.4% White with 78,514 White residents.

  • 45.8% African American with 93,648 African American residents.

  • 0.1% American Indian with 129 American Indian residents.

  • 2.6% Asian with 5,246 Asian residents.

  • 0.2% Hawaiian with 315 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.4% Other with 740 Other residents.

  • 4.7% Two Or More with 9,624 Two Or More residents.

  • 8.0% Hispanic with 16,356 Hispanic residents.

White
38.4% (78,514)
African American
45.8% (93,648)
American Indian
0.1% (129)
Asian
2.6% (5,246)
Hawaiian
0.2% (315)
Other
0.4% (740)
Two Or More
4.7% (9,624)
Hispanic
8.0% (16,356)

Table: Muscogee County By Race

Race Muscogee County GA USA
White 38.4% 50.8% 58.9%
African American 45.8% 31.1% 12.1%
American Indian 0.1% 0.1% 0.6%
Asian 2.6% 4.3% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.2% 0.1% 0.2%
Other 0.4% 0.5% 0.4%
Two Or More 4.7% 3.1% 3.5%
Hispanic 8.0% 10.1% 18.7%

Household Income For Muscogee County, Georgia

  • 8.0% of households in Muscogee County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 5.4% of households in Muscogee County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 9.4% of households in Muscogee County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 10.6% of households in Muscogee County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 12.8% of households in Muscogee County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 17.9% of households in Muscogee County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 13.2% of households in Muscogee County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 12.3% of households in Muscogee County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 4.6% of households in Muscogee County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 5.6% of households in Muscogee County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
8.0% (16,461)
$10,000 to $14,999
5.4% (11,120)
$15,000 to $24,999
9.4% (19,279)
$25,000 to $34,999
10.6% (21,718)
$35,000 to $49,999
12.8% (26,275)
$50,000 to $74,999
17.9% (36,625)
$75,000 to $99,999
13.2% (26,929)
$100,000 to $149,999
12.3% (25,207)
$150,000 to $199,999
4.6% (9,475)
$200,000 or more
5.6% (11,476)
Income Muscogee County GA USA
Less than $10,000 8.0% 5.4% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 5.4% 3.8% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 9.4% 7.5% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 10.6% 7.9% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 12.8% 11.2% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 17.9% 16.6% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 13.2% 13.1% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 12.3% 16.6% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 4.6% 8.1% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 5.6% 10.0% 11.4%

Highest level of educational attainment in Muscogee County for adults over 25

  • 4.0% of adults in Muscogee County completed < 9th grade.

  • 8.0% of adults in Muscogee County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 27.0% of adults in Muscogee County completed high school / ged.

  • 23.0% of adults in Muscogee County completed some college.

  • 10.0% of adults in Muscogee County completed associate's degree.

  • 16.0% of adults in Muscogee County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 9.0% of adults in Muscogee County completed master's degree.

  • 2.0% of adults in Muscogee County completed professional degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Muscogee County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
4% (8,182)
9-12th Grade
8% (16,365)
High School / GED
27% (55,234)
Some College
23% (47,051)
Associate's Degree
10% (20,457)
Bachelor's Degree
16% (32,731)
Master's Degree
9% (18,411)
Professional Degree
2% (4,091)
Doctorate Degree
1% (2,045)
Education Muscogee County GA USA
< 9th Grade 4% 4% 3%
9-12th Grade 8% 7% 6%
High School / GED 27% 27% 26%
Some College 23% 20% 20%
Associate's Degree 10% 8% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 16% 20% 21%
Master's Degree 9% 9% 10%
Professional Degree 2% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 1% 2% 2%

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