Effingham County, GA is located in the southeastern part of the state and has a population of 63,448 as of 2019. With a population density of 137 people per square mile, Effingham is one of the more rural counties in the area. There are numerous local businesses that help to create a vibrant community such as The Corner Market, which specializes in locally grown produce, and The Effingham Event Center which hosts a variety of events ranging from music festivals to art shows. Outdoor activities are plentiful year-round with opportunities for fishing and camping at nearby Lake McCall or hiking along one of Effingham's many trails and nature preserves. In addition to its local businesses the county is also home to various organizations such as the Effingham Chamber of Commerce, which promotes economic growth throughout the county, and several sporting events including weekly softball tournaments at Deanna Langley Park.
The population in Effingham County is 63,448. There are 133 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Effingham County is 36.2, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Effingham County is 3.0, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Effingham County
- 56.9% are married
- 13.1% are divorced
- 40.2% are married with children
- 15.4% have children, but are single
Race in Effingham County
- 79.3% are White
- 13.2% are Black
- 1.0% are Asian
- 0.1% are Native American
- 0.5% claim Other
- 3.9% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 1.9% Two or more races
- 0.1% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander