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Tennille

Georgia · 1,539 residents · 1.644 sq mi
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Tennille has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $19,773. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $59,500. The poverty rate of 44.0% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 60% less than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 37.4
US median: 37.2
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 18%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,539
+2%since 2000
from 1,505 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
936 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 915 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
37.4
+7%since 2000
from 35.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024Tennille
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$19,773
−29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,065 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$12,479
−4%since 2000
from $12,987 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
8.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 8.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
44.0%
+14.8 ptssince 2000
from 29.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.516
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade13.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Information12.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade8.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance5.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical5.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing3.9%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.3%
US avg: 2.4%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$59,500
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $57,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$501
+43%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $277 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
25.4%
−34.2 ptssince 2000
from 59.6% in 2000
52.6% rent
Vacancy rate
21.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 20.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
40.4%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 39.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
51.4%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.0
+16%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic40.8%(614)
Black56.7%(853)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(23)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score62.8%(945)
2010
White, non-Hispanic33.7%(519)
Black62.8%(966)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(19)
Asian0.6%(9)
Other0.3%(4)
Diversity Score59.7%(918)
Diversity Score
60
−5%since 2000
from 63 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.8%
−9.4 ptssince 2000
from 17.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
69.7%
+11.4 ptssince 2000
from 58.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.1%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 4.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.3 min
+42%since 2000
from 12.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
82.2%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 86.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
14.9%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 11.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
23.7%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 18.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
16.9%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 18.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
24.1%
−46.7 ptssince 2009
from 70.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.3%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 38.8% in 2009
Female
57.7%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 61.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
6.7%
−29.8 ptssince 2009
from 36.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Tennille, Georgia?

Tennille, Georgia has about 1,539 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Tennille, Georgia?

The typical household in Tennille, Georgia earns about $19,773 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Tennille, Georgia expensive?

In Tennille, Georgia, the median home is worth about $59,500, and the typical rent is about $501 a month.

How educated are people in Tennille, Georgia?

About 7.8% of adults age 25 and over in Tennille, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Tennille, Georgia?

About 44.0% of people in Tennille, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Tennille, Georgia grown since 1990?

Yes, Tennille, Georgia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1 residents, a change of about 0 percent over that period.

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