Comer, Georgia
Comer: City in Madison County, Georgia, USA
About
Comer is a city located in the county of Madison in the U.S. state of Georgia. Its population at the 2010 census was 1,126 and a population density of 133 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 1,302 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Comer
| Population : | 1,302 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Georgia (United States) |
| County : | Madison County |
| Postal code : | 30629 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 706 |
| Area : | 8.45 km2 |
| Altitude : | 702 feet / 214 meters |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 11:01:38 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 154 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 13.52% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Comer is located at 34°3'49"N 83°7'32"W (34.0637200, -83.1254300).
Comer map
- Official Website
Official website of Comer
Demographics
The population of Comer increased by 13.52% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 1,126 | - | census |
| 2011 | 1,123 | -0.27% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 1,119 | -0.36% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 1,123 | 0.36% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 1,127 | 0.35% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 1,129 | 0.18% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 1,144 | 1.31% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 1,159 | 1.29% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 1,170 | 0.94% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 1,178 | 0.68% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 1,302 | 9.52% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 21,143 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 20,201 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 4.7% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 21,903 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 20,268 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 6.5% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 22.7% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 19.1% |
| Female persons, % : | 53.1% |
| White only, percent : | 78.7% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 11.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 1.2% |
| Asians alone % : | 1.4% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.1% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 3.8% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 19.8% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 65.1% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 1,831 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 12.2% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 45.4% |
Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 45.4% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $154,700 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,158 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $406 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $820 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 8,604 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.34 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 86.6% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 20.7% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 81.8% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 76.5% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 83.8% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 23.5% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 12.9% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 14.9% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 61.3% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 55.3% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 81,945 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 596,450 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 547,654 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 539,653 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $26,506 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 21.1 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $49,023 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $27,037 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 13.1% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 2,268 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,105 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 811 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 254 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,797 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 95 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,933 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 2,926.9 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 6.92 |
People born in Comer (1)
American baseball player William Powell was born in Comer
Schools in Comer
College & universities near Comer, GA
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 246813 | Athens Technical College | Athens (GA) | 30601 |
| 139630 | Emmanuel College | Franklin Springs (GA) | 30639 |
| 139959 | University of Georgia | Athens (GA) | 30602 |
| 408862 | Georgia Institute of Cosmetology | Athens (GA) | 30606-3152 |
Stations (4)
Amtrak & bus stations near Comer, GA
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| TCA | Toccoa | 47 North Alexander St. | RAIL |
| GNS | Gainesville | 116 Industrial Boulevard | RAIL |
| CSN | Clemson | Calhoun Memorial Hwy and College Ave. | RAIL |
| GRV | Greenville | 1120 West Washington Street | RAIL |
Other cities in Madison County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Madison County , GA.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Dalton | 33,368 | City in Whitfield County, Georgia, United States |
| Danielsville | 601 | City in Madison County, Georgia, United States of America |
| Colbert | 596 | City in Madison County, Georgia, United States of America |
| Harrison | 433 | Town in Washington County, Georgia, United States |
| Ila | 359 | City in Madison County, Georgia, United States |
| Carlton | 264 | City in Madison County, Georgia, United States |
| Hull | 222 | City in Madison County, Georgia, USA |
Distance to Other Cities
Comer distances to largest Georgia cities