Highest-earning counties in Georgia
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April 9, 2021
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Highest-earning counties in Georgia
The 2019 median household income in the U.S. was $68,703, up 6.8% from 2018. COVID-19 in 2020 drastically altered income and poverty levels, along with consumer habits and job opportunities.
Stacker compiled a list of the highest-earning counties in Georgia using data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Counties are ranked by 2019 5-year estimate median household income. Keep reading to discover which counties in your state rake in the most cash.
Data shows that annual income depends heavily on an individual’s educational attainment, race, ethnicity, gender, and even location. One cluster of the United States is particularly well off: The five counties with the highest median household income in the country can all be found in the Washington D.C. metropolitan areas of Maryland and Northern Virginia. These counties can likely attribute their wealth to their proximity to Washington D.C., which attracts highly educated and skilled people in areas of law and public policy. And people in those fields often marry each other, making two high-earning households one very high-earning household.
Keep reading to learn more about the highest-earning counties in Georgia.
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#50. Haralson County
- Median household income: $48,550
--- 17.3% below state median, 22.7% below national median
- Households earning over $100k: 20.7%
--- #1,297 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- Households earning less than $15k: 15.1%
--- #772 highest rate among all counties nationwide
--- 17.3% below state median, 22.7% below national median
- Households earning over $100k: 20.7%
--- #1,297 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- Households earning less than $15k: 15.1%
--- #772 highest rate among all counties nationwide
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#49. Whitfield County
- Median household income: $48,623
--- 17.2% below state median, 22.6% below national median
- Households earning over $100k: 16.4%
--- #2,065 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- Households earning less than $15k: 10.3%
--- #1,954 highest rate among all counties nationwide
--- 17.2% below state median, 22.6% below national median
- Households earning over $100k: 16.4%
--- #2,065 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- Households earning less than $15k: 10.3%
--- #1,954 highest rate among all counties nationwide
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#48. McIntosh County
- Median household income: $49,504
--- 15.7% below state median, 21.2% below national median
- Households earning over $100k: 18.0%
--- #1,748 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- Households earning less than $15k: 14.2%
--- #937 highest rate among all counties nationwide
--- 15.7% below state median, 21.2% below national median
- Households earning over $100k: 18.0%
--- #1,748 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- Households earning less than $15k: 14.2%
--- #937 highest rate among all counties nationwide
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#47. Union County
- Median household income: $50,021
--- 14.8% below state median, 20.4% below national median
- Households earning over $100k: 17.4%
--- #1,891 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- Households earning less than $15k: 13.3%
--- #1,144 highest rate among all counties nationwide
--- 14.8% below state median, 20.4% below national median
- Households earning over $100k: 17.4%
--- #1,891 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- Households earning less than $15k: 13.3%
--- #1,144 highest rate among all counties nationwide
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#46. Habersham County
- Median household income: $50,563
--- 13.9% below state median, 19.5% below national median
- Households earning over $100k: 17.8%
--- #1,810 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- Households earning less than $15k: 13.2%
--- #1,151 highest rate among all counties nationwide
--- 13.9% below state median, 19.5% below national median
- Households earning over $100k: 17.8%
--- #1,810 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- Households earning less than $15k: 13.2%
--- #1,151 highest rate among all counties nationwide
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#45. Jasper County
- Median household income: $51,250
--- 12.7% below state median, 18.4% below national median
- Households earning over $100k: 15.6%
--- #2,206 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- Households earning less than $15k: 14.4%
--- #899 highest rate among all counties nationwide
--- 12.7% below state median, 18.4% below national median
- Households earning over $100k: 15.6%
--- #2,206 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- Households earning less than $15k: 14.4%
--- #899 highest rate among all counties nationwide
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#44. Heard County
- Median household income: $51,358
--- 12.5% below state median, 18.3% below national median
- Households earning over $100k: 15.6%
--- #2,213 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- Households earning less than $15k: 13.7%
--- #1,030 highest rate among all counties nationwide
--- 12.5% below state median, 18.3% below national median
- Households earning over $100k: 15.6%
--- #2,213 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- Households earning less than $15k: 13.7%
--- #1,030 highest rate among all counties nationwide
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#43. Putnam County
- Median household income: $51,606
--- 12.1% below state median, 17.9% below national median
- Households earning over $100k: 21.5%
--- #1,171 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- Households earning less than $15k: 10.9%
--- #1,773 highest rate among all counties nationwide
--- 12.1% below state median, 17.9% below national median
- Households earning over $100k: 21.5%
--- #1,171 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- Households earning less than $15k: 10.9%
--- #1,773 highest rate among all counties nationwide
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#42. Lumpkin County
- Median household income: $51,790
--- 11.8% below state median, 17.6% below national median
- Households earning over $100k: 19.3%
--- #1,495 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- Households earning less than $15k: 12.6%
--- #1,285 highest rate among all counties nationwide
--- 11.8% below state median, 17.6% below national median
- Households earning over $100k: 19.3%
--- #1,495 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- Households earning less than $15k: 12.6%
--- #1,285 highest rate among all counties nationwide
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#41. Greene County
- Median household income: $52,129
--- 11.2% below state median, 17.0% below national median
- Households earning over $100k: 26.1%
--- #654 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- Households earning less than $15k: 13.7%
--- #1,030 highest rate among all counties nationwide
--- 11.2% below state median, 17.0% below national median
- Households earning over $100k: 26.1%
--- #654 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- Households earning less than $15k: 13.7%
--- #1,030 highest rate among all counties nationwide
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#40. White County
- Median household income: $52,493
--- 10.6% below state median, 16.5% below national median
- Households earning over $100k: 17.9%
--- #1,783 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- Households earning less than $15k: 9.6%
--- #2,175 highest rate among all counties nationwide
--- 10.6% below state median, 16.5% below national median
- Households earning over $100k: 17.9%
--- #1,783 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- Households earning less than $15k: 9.6%
--- #2,175 highest rate among all counties nationwide
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#39. Madison County
- Median household income: $52,500
--- 10.6% below state median, 16.5% below national median
- Households earning over $100k: 18.8%
--- #1,590 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- Households earning less than $15k: 12.5%
--- #1,315 highest rate among all counties nationwide
--- 10.6% below state median, 16.5% below national median
- Households earning over $100k: 18.8%
--- #1,590 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- Households earning less than $15k: 12.5%
--- #1,315 highest rate among all counties nationwide
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#38. Gilmer County
- Median household income: $52,625
--- 10.3% below state median, 16.3% below national median
- Households earning over $100k: 17.9%
--- #1,783 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- Households earning less than $15k: 11.1%
--- #1,713 highest rate among all counties nationwide
--- 10.3% below state median, 16.3% below national median
- Households earning over $100k: 17.9%
--- #1,783 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- Households earning less than $15k: 11.1%
--- #1,713 highest rate among all counties nationwide
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#37. Glynn County
- Median household income: $52,977
--- 9.7% below state median, 15.7% below national median
- Households earning over $100k: 25.5%
--- #698 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- Households earning less than $15k: 12.0%
--- #1,462 highest rate among all counties nationwide
--- 9.7% below state median, 15.7% below national median
- Households earning over $100k: 25.5%
--- #698 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- Households earning less than $15k: 12.0%
--- #1,462 highest rate among all counties nationwide
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#36. Carroll County
- Median household income: $53,737
--- 8.5% below state median, 14.5% below national median
- Households earning over $100k: 20.9%
--- #1,263 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- Households earning less than $15k: 11.5%
--- #1,588 highest rate among all counties nationwide
--- 8.5% below state median, 14.5% below national median
- Households earning over $100k: 20.9%
--- #1,263 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- Households earning less than $15k: 11.5%
--- #1,588 highest rate among all counties nationwide
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#35. Long County
- Median household income: $54,605
--- 7.0% below state median, 13.1% below national median
- Households earning over $100k: 16.8%
--- #1,988 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- Households earning less than $15k: 10.8%
--- #1,811 highest rate among all counties nationwide
--- 7.0% below state median, 13.1% below national median
- Households earning over $100k: 16.8%
--- #1,988 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- Households earning less than $15k: 10.8%
--- #1,811 highest rate among all counties nationwide
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#34. Monroe County
- Median household income: $54,754
--- 6.7% below state median, 12.9% below national median
- Households earning over $100k: 28.5%
--- #482 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- Households earning less than $15k: 14.1%
--- #959 highest rate among all counties nationwide
--- 6.7% below state median, 12.9% below national median
- Households earning over $100k: 28.5%
--- #482 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- Households earning less than $15k: 14.1%
--- #959 highest rate among all counties nationwide
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#33. Jones County
- Median household income: $56,020
--- 4.6% below state median, 10.9% below national median
- Households earning over $100k: 19.6%
--- #1,451 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- Households earning less than $15k: 12.0%
--- #1,462 highest rate among all counties nationwide
--- 4.6% below state median, 10.9% below national median
- Households earning over $100k: 19.6%
--- #1,451 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- Households earning less than $15k: 12.0%
--- #1,462 highest rate among all counties nationwide
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#32. Catoosa County
- Median household income: $56,235
--- 4.2% below state median, 10.5% below national median
- Households earning over $100k: 21.7%
--- #1,138 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- Households earning less than $15k: 10.1%
--- #2,020 highest rate among all counties nationwide
--- 4.2% below state median, 10.5% below national median
- Households earning over $100k: 21.7%
--- #1,138 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- Households earning less than $15k: 10.1%
--- #2,020 highest rate among all counties nationwide
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#31. Newton County
- Median household income: $56,316
--- 4.1% below state median, 10.4% below national median
- Households earning over $100k: 22.7%
--- #999 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- Households earning less than $15k: 10.8%
--- #1,811 highest rate among all counties nationwide
--- 4.1% below state median, 10.4% below national median
- Households earning over $100k: 22.7%
--- #999 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- Households earning less than $15k: 10.8%
--- #1,811 highest rate among all counties nationwide
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#30. Chatham County
- Median household income: $56,842
--- 3.2% below state median, 9.5% below national median
- Households earning over $100k: 24.6%
--- #783 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- Households earning less than $15k: 11.4%
--- #1,615 highest rate among all counties nationwide
--- 3.2% below state median, 9.5% below national median
- Households earning over $100k: 24.6%
--- #783 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- Households earning less than $15k: 11.4%
--- #1,615 highest rate among all counties nationwide
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#29. Camden County
- Median household income: $56,951
--- 3.0% below state median, 9.4% below national median
- Households earning over $100k: 23.9%
--- #846 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- Households earning less than $15k: 10.1%
--- #2,020 highest rate among all counties nationwide
--- 3.0% below state median, 9.4% below national median
- Households earning over $100k: 23.9%
--- #846 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- Households earning less than $15k: 10.1%
--- #2,020 highest rate among all counties nationwide
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#28. Bartow County
- Median household income: $57,423
--- 2.2% below state median, 8.6% below national median
- Households earning over $100k: 21.6%
--- #1,148 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- Households earning less than $15k: 10.6%
--- #1,865 highest rate among all counties nationwide
--- 2.2% below state median, 8.6% below national median
- Households earning over $100k: 21.6%
--- #1,148 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- Households earning less than $15k: 10.6%
--- #1,865 highest rate among all counties nationwide
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#27. Rockdale County
- Median household income: $60,189
--- 2.5% above state median, 4.2% below national median
- Households earning over $100k: 26.5%
--- #627 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- Households earning less than $15k: 7.9%
--- #2,624 highest rate among all counties nationwide
--- 2.5% above state median, 4.2% below national median
- Households earning over $100k: 26.5%
--- #627 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- Households earning less than $15k: 7.9%
--- #2,624 highest rate among all counties nationwide
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#26. Walton County
- Median household income: $61,599
--- 4.9% above state median, 2.0% below national median
- Households earning over $100k: 26.6%
--- #613 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- Households earning less than $15k: 8.7%
--- #2,395 highest rate among all counties nationwide
--- 4.9% above state median, 2.0% below national median
- Households earning over $100k: 26.6%
--- #613 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- Households earning less than $15k: 8.7%
--- #2,395 highest rate among all counties nationwide
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#25. Houston County
- Median household income: $61,723
--- 5.1% above state median, 1.8% below national median
- Households earning over $100k: 26.3%
--- #639 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- Households earning less than $15k: 10.1%
--- #2,020 highest rate among all counties nationwide
--- 5.1% above state median, 1.8% below national median
- Households earning over $100k: 26.3%
--- #639 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- Households earning less than $15k: 10.1%
--- #2,020 highest rate among all counties nationwide
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#24. Barrow County
- Median household income: $62,345
--- 6.2% above state median, 0.8% below national median
- Households earning over $100k: 22.9%
--- #969 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- Households earning less than $15k: 8.5%
--- #2,455 highest rate among all counties nationwide
--- 6.2% above state median, 0.8% below national median
- Households earning over $100k: 22.9%
--- #969 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- Households earning less than $15k: 8.5%
--- #2,455 highest rate among all counties nationwide
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#23. DeKalb County
- Median household income: $62,399
--- 6.3% above state median, 0.7% below national median
- Households earning over $100k: 29.6%
--- #434 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- Households earning less than $15k: 9.5%
--- #2,191 highest rate among all counties nationwide
--- 6.3% above state median, 0.7% below national median
- Households earning over $100k: 29.6%
--- #434 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- Households earning less than $15k: 9.5%
--- #2,191 highest rate among all counties nationwide
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#22. Hall County
- Median household income: $62,984
--- 7.3% above state median, 0.2% above national median
- Households earning over $100k: 27.8%
--- #524 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- Households earning less than $15k: 7.5%
--- #2,693 highest rate among all counties nationwide
--- 7.3% above state median, 0.2% above national median
- Households earning over $100k: 27.8%
--- #524 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- Households earning less than $15k: 7.5%
--- #2,693 highest rate among all counties nationwide
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#21. Douglas County
- Median household income: $63,835
--- 8.7% above state median, 1.6% above national median
- Households earning over $100k: 26.7%
--- #607 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- Households earning less than $15k: 8.5%
--- #2,455 highest rate among all counties nationwide
--- 8.7% above state median, 1.6% above national median
- Households earning over $100k: 26.7%
--- #607 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- Households earning less than $15k: 8.5%
--- #2,455 highest rate among all counties nationwide
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#20. Pike County
- Median household income: $64,878
--- 10.5% above state median, 3.2% above national median
- Households earning over $100k: 28.0%
--- #516 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- Households earning less than $15k: 11.0%
--- #1,737 highest rate among all counties nationwide
--- 10.5% above state median, 3.2% above national median
- Households earning over $100k: 28.0%
--- #516 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- Households earning less than $15k: 11.0%
--- #1,737 highest rate among all counties nationwide
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#19. Jackson County
- Median household income: $65,385
--- 11.4% above state median, 4.0% above national median
- Households earning over $100k: 28.0%
--- #514 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- Households earning less than $15k: 8.9%
--- #2,352 highest rate among all counties nationwide
--- 11.4% above state median, 4.0% above national median
- Households earning over $100k: 28.0%
--- #514 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- Households earning less than $15k: 8.9%
--- #2,352 highest rate among all counties nationwide
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#18. Morgan County
- Median household income: $66,178
--- 12.7% above state median, 5.3% above national median
- Households earning over $100k: 27.8%
--- #527 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- Households earning less than $15k: 8.5%
--- #2,455 highest rate among all counties nationwide
--- 12.7% above state median, 5.3% above national median
- Households earning over $100k: 27.8%
--- #527 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- Households earning less than $15k: 8.5%
--- #2,455 highest rate among all counties nationwide
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#17. Dawson County
- Median household income: $66,281
--- 12.9% above state median, 5.5% above national median
- Households earning over $100k: 33.4%
--- #286 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- Households earning less than $15k: 6.3%
--- #2,909 highest rate among all counties nationwide
--- 12.9% above state median, 5.5% above national median
- Households earning over $100k: 33.4%
--- #286 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- Households earning less than $15k: 6.3%
--- #2,909 highest rate among all counties nationwide
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#16. Effingham County
- Median household income: $66,822
--- 13.8% above state median, 6.3% above national median
- Households earning over $100k: 29.3%
--- #453 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- Households earning less than $15k: 8.2%
--- #2,525 highest rate among all counties nationwide
--- 13.8% above state median, 6.3% above national median
- Households earning over $100k: 29.3%
--- #453 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- Households earning less than $15k: 8.2%
--- #2,525 highest rate among all counties nationwide
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#15. Pickens County
- Median household income: $67,631
--- 15.2% above state median, 7.6% above national median
- Households earning over $100k: 27.5%
--- #545 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- Households earning less than $15k: 9.4%
--- #2,252 highest rate among all counties nationwide
--- 15.2% above state median, 7.6% above national median
- Households earning over $100k: 27.5%
--- #545 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- Households earning less than $15k: 9.4%
--- #2,252 highest rate among all counties nationwide
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#14. Paulding County
- Median household income: $68,370
--- 16.5% above state median, 8.8% above national median
- Households earning over $100k: 30.5%
--- #392 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- Households earning less than $15k: 6.4%
--- #2,905 highest rate among all counties nationwide
--- 16.5% above state median, 8.8% above national median
- Households earning over $100k: 30.5%
--- #392 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- Households earning less than $15k: 6.4%
--- #2,905 highest rate among all counties nationwide
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#13. Lee County
- Median household income: $69,280
--- 18.0% above state median, 10.2% above national median
- Households earning over $100k: 30.2%
--- #407 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- Households earning less than $15k: 6.2%
--- #2,918 highest rate among all counties nationwide
--- 18.0% above state median, 10.2% above national median
- Households earning over $100k: 30.2%
--- #407 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- Households earning less than $15k: 6.2%
--- #2,918 highest rate among all counties nationwide
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#12. Fulton County
- Median household income: $69,673
--- 18.7% above state median, 10.9% above national median
- Households earning over $100k: 35.7%
--- #228 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- Households earning less than $15k: 10.7%
--- #1,834 highest rate among all counties nationwide
--- 18.7% above state median, 10.9% above national median
- Households earning over $100k: 35.7%
--- #228 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- Households earning less than $15k: 10.7%
--- #1,834 highest rate among all counties nationwide
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#11. Gwinnett County
- Median household income: $71,026
--- 21.0% above state median, 13.0% above national median
- Households earning over $100k: 32.5%
--- #311 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- Households earning less than $15k: 6.8%
--- #2,828 highest rate among all counties nationwide
--- 21.0% above state median, 13.0% above national median
- Households earning over $100k: 32.5%
--- #311 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- Households earning less than $15k: 6.8%
--- #2,828 highest rate among all counties nationwide
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#10. Henry County
- Median household income: $71,288
--- 21.4% above state median, 13.4% above national median
- Households earning over $100k: 30.6%
--- #383 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- Households earning less than $15k: 5.9%
--- #2,957 highest rate among all counties nationwide
--- 21.4% above state median, 13.4% above national median
- Households earning over $100k: 30.6%
--- #383 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- Households earning less than $15k: 5.9%
--- #2,957 highest rate among all counties nationwide
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#9. Bryan County
- Median household income: $72,624
--- 23.7% above state median, 15.6% above national median
- Households earning over $100k: 33.3%
--- #288 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- Households earning less than $15k: 8.7%
--- #2,395 highest rate among all counties nationwide
--- 23.7% above state median, 15.6% above national median
- Households earning over $100k: 33.3%
--- #288 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- Households earning less than $15k: 8.7%
--- #2,395 highest rate among all counties nationwide
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#8. Coweta County
- Median household income: $75,913
--- 29.3% above state median, 20.8% above national median
- Households earning over $100k: 35.0%
--- #239 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- Households earning less than $15k: 7.8%
--- #2,641 highest rate among all counties nationwide
--- 29.3% above state median, 20.8% above national median
- Households earning over $100k: 35.0%
--- #239 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- Households earning less than $15k: 7.8%
--- #2,641 highest rate among all counties nationwide
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#7. Harris County
- Median household income: $76,319
--- 30.0% above state median, 21.4% above national median
- Households earning over $100k: 38.0%
--- #186 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- Households earning less than $15k: 6.8%
--- #2,835 highest rate among all counties nationwide
--- 30.0% above state median, 21.4% above national median
- Households earning over $100k: 38.0%
--- #186 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- Households earning less than $15k: 6.8%
--- #2,835 highest rate among all counties nationwide
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#6. Cobb County
- Median household income: $77,932
--- 32.8% above state median, 24.0% above national median
- Households earning over $100k: 38.1%
--- #185 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- Households earning less than $15k: 6.1%
--- #2,937 highest rate among all counties nationwide
--- 32.8% above state median, 24.0% above national median
- Households earning over $100k: 38.1%
--- #185 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- Households earning less than $15k: 6.1%
--- #2,937 highest rate among all counties nationwide
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#5. Columbia County
- Median household income: $82,339
--- 40.3% above state median, 31.0% above national median
- Households earning over $100k: 39.5%
--- #153 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- Households earning less than $15k: 4.8%
--- #3,052 highest rate among all counties nationwide
--- 40.3% above state median, 31.0% above national median
- Households earning over $100k: 39.5%
--- #153 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- Households earning less than $15k: 4.8%
--- #3,052 highest rate among all counties nationwide
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#4. Cherokee County
- Median household income: $82,740
--- 41.0% above state median, 31.7% above national median
- Households earning over $100k: 39.7%
--- #147 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- Households earning less than $15k: 5.8%
--- #2,969 highest rate among all counties nationwide
--- 41.0% above state median, 31.7% above national median
- Households earning over $100k: 39.7%
--- #147 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- Households earning less than $15k: 5.8%
--- #2,969 highest rate among all counties nationwide
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#3. Fayette County
- Median household income: $90,145
--- 53.6% above state median, 43.4% above national median
- Households earning over $100k: 45.3%
--- #67 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- Households earning less than $15k: 4.8%
--- #3,052 highest rate among all counties nationwide
--- 53.6% above state median, 43.4% above national median
- Households earning over $100k: 45.3%
--- #67 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- Households earning less than $15k: 4.8%
--- #3,052 highest rate among all counties nationwide
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#2. Oconee County
- Median household income: $90,751
--- 54.6% above state median, 44.4% above national median
- Households earning over $100k: 46.3%
--- #63 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- Households earning less than $15k: 3.4%
--- #3,134 highest rate among all counties nationwide
--- 54.6% above state median, 44.4% above national median
- Households earning over $100k: 46.3%
--- #63 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- Households earning less than $15k: 3.4%
--- #3,134 highest rate among all counties nationwide
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#1. Forsyth County
- Median household income: $107,218
--- 82.7% above state median, 70.6% above national median
- Households earning over $100k: 53.9%
--- #22 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- Households earning less than $15k: 4.5%
--- #3,083 highest rate among all counties nationwide
--- 82.7% above state median, 70.6% above national median
- Households earning over $100k: 53.9%
--- #22 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- Households earning less than $15k: 4.5%
--- #3,083 highest rate among all counties nationwide
