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Tifton

Georgia · 17,595 residents (2025 est.) · 12.989 sq mi
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Tifton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $45,298. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 22% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $196,200. At a median age of 34.8, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 41% less than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 34.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 42%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
17,210
+14%since 2000
from 15,060 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,325 / sq mi
+14%since 2000
from 1,159 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
34.8
+13%since 2000
from 30.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:17,595 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
14K15K16K17K17K1990201020202024Tifton
202417K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,298
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,234 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,191
+53%since 2000
from $16,455 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
27.9%
+12.3 ptssince 2009
from 15.6% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
23.5%
−3.4 ptssince 2000
from 26.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.451
−4%since 2010
from 0.468 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information14%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade8.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services6.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Wholesale trade6.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance4%
US avg: 5.9%
Public administration3.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.7%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction3.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing3.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Professional, scientific, technical3.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$196,200
+42%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $75,700 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$798
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $441 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
40.6%
−9.1 ptssince 2000
from 49.7% in 2000
59.4% rent
Vacancy rate
13.5%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 10.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
15.9%
−7.0 ptssince 2009
from 22.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
40.3%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 44.7% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.3
+73%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
53
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic58.8%(8,852)
Black31.3%(4,716)
Hispanic / Latino7.6%(1,139)
Asian1.6%(245)
Other0%
Diversity Score68%(10,240)
2024
White, non-Hispanic45.7%(7,871)
Black34.1%(5,868)
Hispanic / Latino15%(2,578)
Asian1.9%(334)
Other3.2%(559)
Diversity Score81.3%(13,998)
Diversity Score
81
+20%since 2000
from 68 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.1%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 20.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
88.5%
+18.8 ptssince 2000
from 69.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
9.7%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 8.1% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.3 min
+62%since 2000
from 11.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
75.1%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 78.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
12.1%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 14.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
7.6%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.3%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
10.6%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.4%
−4.8 ptssince 2011
from 8.2% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
54.3%
−4.6 ptssince 2011
from 58.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.9%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 17.4% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
34.3%
−26.6 ptssince 2009
from 60.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.0%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
Female
51.0%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 52.6% in 2009
Foreign born
6.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.2%
−41.6 ptssince 2009
from 45.8% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
12.0%
−3.2 ptssince 2012
from 15.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
14.0%
−62.1 ptssince 2013
from 76.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
76.7%
+18.0 ptssince 2017
from 58.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
86.1%
+1.6 ptssince 2016
from 84.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
11.9%
−1.4 ptssince 2016
from 13.3% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Tifton, Georgia?

Tifton, Georgia has about 17,210 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Tifton, Georgia?

The typical household in Tifton, Georgia earns about $45,298 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Tifton, Georgia expensive?

In Tifton, Georgia, the median home is worth about $196,200, and the typical rent is about $798 a month.

How educated are people in Tifton, Georgia?

About 22.1% of adults age 25 and over in Tifton, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Tifton, Georgia?

About 23.5% of people in Tifton, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Tifton, Georgia grown since 1990?

Yes, Tifton, Georgia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,871 residents, a change of about 20 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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