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Whigham city, GA

ZIP 39897 — 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 39897

39897 has a population of 3,308 with a median age of 50.7 yrs (47.7% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
74.6%+21% vs US avg
x
Black
20.9%+68% vs US avg
x
Asian
0.0%
x
Hispanic
6.2%-67% vs US avg
x
Age Groups
0–17
14.5%-34% vs US avg
x
18–64
58.8%-5% vs US avg
x
65+
26.7%+64% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
16.5%+49% vs US avg
x
High school
41.5%+59% vs US avg
x
Some college
30.6%+6% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
11.3%-66% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
57.3%+19% vs US avg
x
Never married
22.2%-34% vs US avg
x
Divorced
11.9%+16% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
8.6%
x
Diversity Index
40/100

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

Social & household profile

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

Poverty Rate
14.3%+24% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
0.0%
x
Veterans
11.9%+99% vs US avg
x
Disability
26.4%+97% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
14.8%+82% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
45.8%+689% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
AmericanEnglishIrish

Health & Community Indicators in 39897

Poverty Rate
14.3%+24% vs US avg
x
Veterans
11.9%+99% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
0.0%
x
Single Parent
14.8%+82% vs US avg
x
Disability
26.4%+97% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
15.8%+98% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
15.1%+29% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.0%
x
Recent Births
45.8%+689% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population3,308
Median age50.7
Poverty rate14.3%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White74.6%
Hispanic6.2%
Black20.9%
Asian0.0%
Foreign-born0.0%