The Town FilesEmanuel County, Georgia
23,026 people. The median home is worth $94,700 (typical Georgia town: $202,650) and the median household earns $52,772.
Towns in Emanuel County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swainsboro | 7,425 | $109,300 | $49,750 | 32.5 |
People and housing
| Emanuel County | Typical Georgia town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $94,700 | $202,650 |
| Median rent | $783 | $1,000 |
| Median household income | $52,772 | $57,176 |
| Median age | 38.3 | 37.1 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 13.5% | 19.6% |
| Below the poverty line | 25.7% | 16.2% |
Jobs and pay
7,062 jobs in 2024, average pay $45,582 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 250 storm events in Emanuel County from 1996 to 2026.
Federal disaster declarations
Emanuel County has been included in 22 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3642: Severe Winter Storm |
| September 30, 2024 | Hurricane | DR-4830: Hurricane Helene |
| September 26, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3616: Hurricane Helene |
| August 5, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3607: Hurricane Debby |
| September 7, 2023 | Hurricane | DR-4738: Hurricane Idalia |
| March 29, 2020 | Biological | DR-4501: Covid-19 Pandemic |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).