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Muscogee County, GA

Population Demographics

As of 2026 the population of Muscogee County, GA is 206,567. The population is expected to grow to 207,726 by 2031 - a growth rate of 0.11%.

The median age of Muscogee County, GA residents is 37.

The diversity index of Muscogee County, GA is 68.4, meaning that there is a 68% chance that any two people selected out of 100 residents will be of different race or ethnicity from one another.

Housing and Income

The average household income in Muscogee County, GA is $83,639 and projected to be $96,419 in 2031. Per capita income is $34,492, projected to be $40,226 in 2031. 2.79% of households – 5,759 – have an income of $200,000 or higher. Average net worth is $751,708 and the average disposable income is $63,015.

There are 92,766 housing units in Muscogee County, GA; 41,884 are owner-occupied, 42,472 are rented, and 8,410 are vacant. The average home value is $283,875, with 8,578 homes built in 2010 or later, and 5,791 built in 1939 or earlier.

Business and Workforce

There are 6,525 businesses in Muscogee County, GA, employing 96,162 workers and pulling from a labor force of 88,531 age 16 and above. 9,149 workers commute into Muscogee County, GA from outside the county or state. Key industries for the area include:

74,910 residents both live and work in/around Muscogee County, GA. The average travel time is 20.9 minutes. 4.35% people have a commute of less than 5 minutes while 2.66% commute 90 minutes or more each way. Of commuters, 64,740 drive alone, 8,865 carpool, and 766 take public transportation. 3,228 use other modes of transport such as motorcycle, bicycle, walking, etc. 10,672 residents work from home.

38,772 members of the workforce hold a high school diploma or GED. 14,605 have associates degrees, 27,200 have bachelor’s degrees, and 18,852 hold a graduate or professional degree.

Source: ESRI, 2026-08-31