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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Tifton

Georgia · 15,060 residents · 12.989 sq mi
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Tifton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $30,234. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $75,700. At a median age of 30.9, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 26.9% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 29% less than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 30.9
US median: 35.2
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

15,060
+5%since 1990
from 14,339 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,159 / sq mi
+5%since 1990
from 1,104 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
30.9
+2%since 1990
from 30.2 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
14K15K16K17K17K1990201020202024Tifton
202417K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$30,234
+12%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $20,429 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$16,455
+49%since 1990
from $11,064 in 1990
US average: $21,522
26.9%
+0.7 ptssince 1990
from 26.2% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$75,700
+11%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $51,900 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$441
+8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $309 in 1990
US average: $602
49.7%
+0.6 ptssince 1990
from 49.1% in 1990
50.3% rent
2.5
−1%since 1990
from 2.5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic72.9%(10,451)
Black25.1%(3,595)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(304)
Asian0.9%(123)
Diversity Score53.7%(7,702)
2000
White, non-Hispanic58.8%(8,852)
Black31.3%(4,716)
Hispanic / Latino7.6%(1,139)
Asian1.6%(245)
Diversity Score68%(10,240)
68
+27%since 1990
from 54 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

20.2%
+1.7 ptssince 1990
from 18.5% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
69.7%
+3.8 ptssince 1990
from 65.9% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
8.1%
−0.4 ptssince 1990
from 8.6% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

11.9 min
−5%since 1990
from 12.6 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Tifton, Georgia?

Tifton, Georgia has about 15,060 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Tifton, Georgia?

The typical household in Tifton, Georgia earns about $30,234 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 $75,700, and the typical rent is about $441 a month.

How educated are people in Tifton, Georgia?

About 20.2% 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 26.9% 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 721 residents, a change of about 5 percent over that period.

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

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