Crawford County

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• Latest ACS 5-year (2019–2023) estimates
• 2020 Decennial Census
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Crawford County, GA snapshot (estimates; based on ACS/FCC/Pew trends)

• Population/density: ~12.2k residents; ~37 people per sq. mile (rural, dispersed housing).
• Internet access: ~75–80% of households have a home broadband subscription; ~15–20% of adults are smartphone‑only internet users. Fixed broadband is strongest in/near Roberta and along main corridors; coverage thins in outlying areas, with public Wi‑Fi (schools/library) used as a supplement. Fiber and 5G availability are expanding but not universal.
• Email user count: Among adults (18+), roughly 8,000–9,500 people use email; 7,000–8,000 use it daily.
• Age pattern of email use (share of each group using email):
  • 18–34: ~90–95%
  • 35–54: ~88–92%
  • 55–64: ~80–85%
  • 65+: ~65–75% (lower daily use)
• Gender split: County is roughly 51% female/49% male; email use is effectively even by gender.
• Trends: Steady growth in email adoption among older adults since 2020; increased reliance on mobile data where fixed service is limited; gradual uptick in fiber connections improves reliability/speeds, boosting email use for work, school, and telehealth.

Summary Crawford County, GA is a small, largely rural county west of Macon. Mobile adoption is high but skews a bit lower for smartphones than Georgia’s urban-heavy average, and residents rely more on mobile service for home internet due to patchier fixed broadband and fewer mid-band 5G nodes than in metro areas.

User estimates (order-of-magnitude, method noted below)

• Total mobile phone users: roughly 9,700–10,100 people
• Smartphone users: roughly 8,300–8,800 people
• Smartphone-dependent (primary or only internet via phone or mobile hotspot): likely 20–30% of households in the county, versus a lower share statewide (Georgia’s urban areas pull the state average down) How these were derived: county population about 12k; adults ~78% of population; rural adult smartphone adoption ~80–85%, basic mobile 95–97%; teens ~95% smartphone adoption.

Demographic patterns that shape usage

• Age: The county skews older than Georgia overall, which pulls down smartphone penetration and reduces app diversity among seniors (more voice/text, Facebook, and utility apps; less creator platforms), compared with the state.
• Income and education: Median household income and bachelor’s attainment are below the state average. This correlates with:
  • Higher reliance on prepaid/MVNO plans
  • Greater likelihood of smartphone-only internet access
  • More Android devices relative to iOS than in metro Georgia
• Race/ethnicity: The county is majority White with a significant Black population and a small Hispanic population. Smartphone ownership gaps by race have narrowed, but smartphone-reliant internet use tends to be higher among lower-income residents across groups; that pattern is more visible here than in metro counties.

Digital infrastructure highlights

• Coverage mix: Broad low-band 5G (and LTE) coverage from AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon across main corridors and population centers (e.g., around Roberta). Mid-band 5G (T-Mobile n41; AT&T/Verizon C-band) appears more concentrated near larger nearby markets and along primary highways; interior and sparsely populated areas see more LTE or low-band 5G.
• Capacity and speeds: Speeds are generally lower and more variable than statewide averages, reflecting fewer mid-band nodes and lower tower density. Congestion can show up at school start/end times, weekend events, and along commute corridors toward Macon.
• Dead zones: More signal drop-offs in low-lying, wooded, or fringe areas than the Georgia average. Residents often lean on Wi‑Fi calling at home.
• Fixed broadband interplay: Fewer cable/fiber options than metro Georgia increases demand for:
  • Mobile hotspots for home use
  • 4G/5G fixed wireless access (FWA) offers; T‑Mobile FWA is commonly available, Verizon 5G Home more selective, AT&T offers FWA in some rural pockets
• Backhaul: A mix of fiber-fed towers near highways/towns and microwave-fed sites elsewhere; where fiber backhaul is absent, capacity lags the state’s metro corridors.
• Funding and build-outs: Ongoing state and federal broadband programs (BEAD and earlier rural broadband efforts) are improving fiber reach regionally; as fiber expands, carriers typically add or upgrade 5G mid-band on nearby sites.

Trends that differ from Georgia statewide

• Higher share of smartphone-only or mobile-first households; mobile service substitutes for home broadband more often than in metro counties.
• Slightly lower smartphone penetration overall due to older age structure; greater persistence of voice/SMS and Facebook as primary communication channels.
• Plan mix tilts more to prepaid/MVNO and shared family plans; sensitivity to data caps is higher.
• Network experience leans toward LTE/low-band 5G with fewer mid-band 5G nodes, so average speeds and capacity trail metro Georgia; performance varies more by location and time of day.
• Device mix skews modestly more toward Android than the statewide urban average.
• Commuter effect: Daytime usage concentrates along east–west routes toward Macon and in school zones, creating localized congestion patterns less pronounced in Atlanta-area networks.

Notes and assumptions

• Figures are estimates based on county population, rural adoption rates from national surveys, and typical rural Georgia infrastructure patterns; exact counts require carrier or FCC block-level data and current ACS demographics.
• For validation or refinement, check: U.S. Census/ACS for population and age; Pew for smartphone adoption; FCC Broadband Map for technology availability; carrier coverage maps; Ookla/OpenSignal for measured performance; and state broadband office updates on funded builds.

Below is a best-available estimate for Crawford County, GA. Precise county-level social media stats aren’t published, so figures are modeled from U.S./Georgia rural patterns (Pew Research 2023–2024) scaled to local demographics. Ranges show uncertainty.

Snapshot

• Population: ~12.3–12.6k residents
• Estimated social media users: 7.8k–9.1k (≈63–73% of residents; ≈72–80% of adults)
• Internet/smartphone context: high smartphone reliance; many users are mobile‑first due to patchy home broadband

Age and gender (share of social media users)

• 13–17: 11%
• 18–29: 20%
• 30–49: 34%
• 50–64: 22%
• 65+: 13%
• Gender: ~54% female, ~46% male (skews female on Facebook/Pinterest; male on YouTube/X)

Most-used platforms (share of residents using monthly, estimated)

• YouTube: 64–72%
• Facebook: 58–66% (Groups/Marketplace dominate time spent)
• Instagram: 24–32%
• TikTok: 22–30%
• Pinterest: 16–24% (strong among women 25–54)
• Snapchat: 14–20% (concentrated 13–29)
• X (Twitter): 8–12%
• Also present but smaller: LinkedIn 6–10%; Reddit 5–8%; Nextdoor 3–6%; WhatsApp 8–12%

Behavioral trends to know

• Facebook is the community hub: local news, sheriff/schools, churches, yard‑sale/buy‑sell groups, and Marketplace drive most engagement. Comment threads and shares outperform link clicks.
• Video is rising fast: Reels/TikTok for short local clips (sports highlights, events, small business promos); YouTube for how‑to/DIY, farming/hunting/outdoors, equipment and auto repair.
• Trust is local: posts from known people, churches, schools, and county offices outperform “brand” pages; micro‑influencers and admins of local groups have outsized reach.
• Commerce is informal: Marketplace and group posts frequently beat formal e‑commerce; DM-to-purchase via Messenger is common.
• Timing: activity peaks early morning (6–8 a.m.) and evenings (6–10 p.m.), with weekend surges around events, sports, and church.
• Older users are sticky on Facebook; younger users split time across Instagram, Snapchat, and TikTok, but still keep Facebook for community updates.
• Messaging-first behavior: Facebook Messenger dominates local 1:1 and group coordination; SMS backups are common where data is spotty.
• Content that works: local faces, plain-language promos, before/after visuals, short vertical video, and posts tied to weather, sports, school calendars, and seasonal events.

Method notes

• Based on county population and age structure, applying rural/Georgia-adjusted adoption rates from national surveys (Pew) and known platform skews; figures represent monthly active usage, not daily. For planning, use the ranges and validate against your own page/group insights and ad reach estimates within a 10–25 mile radius.