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Shellman city, GA

ZIP 39886 — People & Community

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Working ClassLow Snow Area

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 39886

39886 has a population of 1,303 with a median age of 40.5 yrs (50.8% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
40.4%-34% vs US avg
x
Black
52.3%+322% vs US avg
x
Asian
0.0%
x
Hispanic
5.2%-72% vs US avg
x
Other / Two+
2.1%
x
Age Groups
0–17
26.4%+20% vs US avg
x
18–64
57.2%-7% vs US avg
x
65+
16.4%+1% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
14.2%+28% vs US avg
x
High school
45.9%+75% vs US avg
x
Some college
24.0%-17% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
15.9%-53% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
42.5%-12% vs US avg
x
Never married
39.9%+18% vs US avg
x
Divorced
11.8%+14% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
5.9%
x
Diversity Index
56/100

Higher = more diverse (Simpson index from race/ethnicity)

Social & household profile

Poverty, nativity, veterans, disability, family structure, and births (ACS).

Poverty Rate
29.6%+157% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
100.0%+619% vs US avg
x
Veterans
5.0%-17% vs US avg
x
Disability
25.8%+92% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
12.0%+49% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
92.9%+1502% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
AmericanGermanEnglish

Health & Community Indicators in 39886

Poverty Rate
29.6%+157% vs US avg
x
Veterans
5.0%-17% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
100.0%+619% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
12.0%+49% vs US avg
x
Disability
25.8%+92% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
16.2%+102% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
35.8%+206% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.0%
x
Recent Births
92.9%+1502% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population1,303
Median age40.5
Poverty rate29.6%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White40.4%
Hispanic5.2%
Black52.3%
Asian0.0%
Foreign-born100.0%