Crisp County

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Crisp County, GA email snapshot (estimates)

• Population baseline: ~20,000 residents across ~281 sq mi (≈70 people/sq mi). Largest hub: Cordele along I‑75; connectivity is densest in/near Cordele and along the interstate.
• Estimated email users: ~10,500–12,500 residents (primarily adults). Method: adult share ≈75–80% of population; rural internet adoption ≈80–85%; email use among internet users ≈90%+.
• Age profile of email users (share of users):
  • 18–34: ~22–26%
  • 35–54: ~34–38%
  • 55–64: ~14–18%
  • 65+: ~22–26% (lower adoption than younger groups, but growing)
• Gender split among users: roughly even, slight female majority (county skews slightly female).
• Digital access trends:
  • Household internet subscription in rural GA typically 70–80%; smartphone-only access common (15–25% of adults).
  • Fixed broadband is strongest in Cordele; outer areas rely more on DSL, fixed wireless, and mobile data.
  • Public Wi‑Fi (libraries, schools, civic sites) is a meaningful access point.
  • Ongoing fiber and 5G build-outs are improving speeds/uptime but gaps persist in sparsely populated tracts.

Notes: Figures synthesized from 2020 Census-scale population and national/rural tech adoption benchmarks; they reflect likely ranges rather than exact counts for the county.

Below is a concise, data-informed snapshot of mobile phone usage in Crisp County, GA. Figures are estimates triangulated from recent Census/ACS population, rural Georgia adoption patterns, and national mobile-use benchmarks current through 2024–2025.

Key user estimates (Crisp County, 2025)

• Population baseline: ~20–21k residents; ~15–16k adults (18+).
• Mobile phone users (any mobile phone, all ages): ~16–18k users.
• Smartphone users (all ages): ~14–16k users.
• Adult smartphone adoption: roughly 85–88% in Crisp vs ~90–92% statewide.
• Households relying on mobile-only internet (no fixed home broadband): roughly 28–35% in Crisp vs ~20% statewide.
• Plan mix: prepaid and value plans likely near half of active lines in the county (materially higher than the state average).

Demographic breakdown and usage patterns

• Age: Older age structure than Georgia overall (higher share 65+). Senior smartphone adoption is improving but still trails the state, pulling down the county average. Teen and young-adult adoption is near saturation.
• Race/ethnicity: A higher share of Black residents than the state average and a modest Hispanic population. Both groups show above-average smartphone dependency for home internet compared with White residents, elevating overall mobile-only reliance.
• Income and education: Lower median household income than the state leads to:
  • More prepaid plans, more price-sensitive carriers/MVNOs.
  • Higher Android share (cost considerations) and slower device replacement cycles.
  • Greater use of phones as primary internet devices and mobile hotspots for school/work.

Digital infrastructure notes

• Carrier presence: AT&T, Verizon, and T-Mobile all operate in the county.
• Coverage pattern:
  • Strongest along I-75 and in/around Cordele with 4G LTE and low-band 5G widely available.
  • Mid-band 5G (higher capacity) is present mainly near the interstate/denser areas; coverage thins in rural southern and eastern parts of the county, causing more indoor coverage variability than in metro Georgia.
• Performance: Capacity and speeds are highly location dependent—good near towers/transport corridors; more congestion and lower throughput in outlying areas or during peak times.
• Fixed broadband context:
  • Cable broadband is available in Cordele; rural areas rely on legacy DSL, fixed wireless, or limited fiber pockets.
  • New fiber builds are expanding but not yet universal; until they arrive, many households default to mobile-only connectivity.
  • Public Wi‑Fi (schools, libraries, civic buildings) plays a larger role than in urban parts of the state.
• Public safety: FirstNet (AT&T) coverage tracks the interstate/municipal core, aiding reliability for emergency services.

How Crisp County differs from Georgia overall

• Higher mobile-only dependence: A notably larger share of households rely on smartphones/mobile hotspots for home internet, driven by patchy fixed broadband outside Cordele and lower incomes.
• Lower average smartphone penetration: Small but meaningful gap vs state, largely due to an older population and infrastructure variability.
• More prepaid/value usage and Android skew: Cost sensitivity leads to more prepaid lines and a higher Android share than the statewide mix.
• Greater coverage variability: Sharp contrast between robust interstate/city coverage and spottier rural edges; the state average—heavily influenced by metro areas—shows denser 5G and more consistent capacity.
• Stronger effect from ACP sunset: The end of the Affordable Connectivity Program (2024) likely pushed some households off fixed broadband, increasing mobile-only reliance more than in urban Georgia.

Implications

• Short term: Expect continued mobile-only growth, heavier hotspot use, and plan downgrades to manage costs.
• Medium term: As rural fiber builds land, some households will shift off mobile-only; until then, mid-band 5G expansion near Cordele/I‑75 will be the main driver of better mobile experience.

Social media snapshot: Crisp County, GA (2025)

Baseline

• Population: roughly 20–21k; adults (18+): about 15–16k (ACS).
• Connectivity: Broadband subscription rates below U.S. average; higher “smartphone‑only” access than average, so usage is very mobile-first.

Overall usage

• Adults using at least one social platform: about 65–75% (≈10–12k adults).
• Daily users: a majority of users check at least once a day, led by Facebook and YouTube.
• Method note: County estimates are derived from ACS age mix plus Pew Research Center 2024 U.S. platform adoption by age/gender, adjusted slightly for older/rural profiles.

Age groups (share of each age group using any social media)

• 18–29: 90–95%
• 30–49: 80–85%
• 50–64: 65–75%
• 65+: 40–55% (heaviest on Facebook/YouTube; lighter on TikTok/Instagram)

Gender breakdown of users (share of total adult social media users)

• Women: ~52–56%
• Men: ~44–48% Note: Women over-index on Facebook/Instagram; men over-index on YouTube/X. Overall gap is modest.

Most-used platforms among adults in Crisp County (share of all adults; estimates)

• YouTube: 70–80%
• Facebook: 60–70%
• Instagram: 30–40%
• TikTok: 25–35%
• Snapchat: 18–28% (concentrated under 30)
• X/Twitter: 10–18%
• WhatsApp: 10–20% (usage higher among Hispanic residents and for family comms)
• LinkedIn: 8–15% (lower in rural labor markets)
• Nextdoor: <5% (limited footprint)

Behavioral trends to know

• Community hubs: Facebook Groups anchor daily life—schools, churches, youth/high school sports, neighborhood and county info, and buy/sell/trade. Marketplace is heavily used.
• Local info flows: Sheriff’s Office, EMA, school district, and utilities see strong engagement during storms, outages, and road incidents; many residents get local news via TV stations’ and the Cordele Dispatch’s Facebook pages.
• Event-centric posting: Spikes around Watermelon Days Festival, Friday night football, graduations, hunting/fishing seasons, and holiday parades; photo albums, short highlight clips, and live streams are common.
• Video-first shift: Short-form (Reels/TikTok) for quick updates and sports highlights; YouTube for longer recaps, how‑tos, and church services.
• Messaging behavior: DMs and Facebook Messenger are preferred for inquiries, scheduling, and transactions; many small businesses manage leads there rather than via websites.
• Timing: Engagement skews to evenings (7–10 p.m.) and weekends; Friday nights in fall are high due to football.
• Trust dynamics: Word‑of‑mouth in groups is powerful; recommendations in comments often drive service/business selection more than formal ads.
• Advertising norms: Local businesses use boosted Facebook/Instagram posts targeted within ~10–25 miles, with promos tied to paydays and seasonal events.